# \#190 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/6899-tag/6899.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2000 Mercedes-Benz 190 - transmission switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-190-transmission-switch/141848)
**Author:** [@Page34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Page34)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-190-transmission-switch/141848 "2019-06-09T04:28:22Z")
I have been told I need a transmission switch for my A190. It still drives but is in safe mode. any help would be appreciated. Regards Page --- ## [Second opinions on Merc 300TD Purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/second-opinions-on-merc-300td-purchase/110994)
**Author:** [@hunterthegatherer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hunterthegatherer)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/second-opinions-on-merc-300td-purchase/110994 "2018-01-12T20:12:07Z")
Looking into buying a Mercedes 300TD Wagon, found a good looking option but want advice on if it’s a decent deal for what I’d be getting. I’m looking to use it as a daily driver, and to go on trips to the mountains. Li… --- ## [My rattling Mercedes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-rattling-mercedes/96494)
**Author:** [@Linda\_Bashore\_7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linda_Bashore_7)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-rattling-mercedes/96494 "2016-11-16T05:50:32Z")
Dear Car Talk, I own a 91 Mercedes, model 190E which is just perfect for a retired single woman. As you probably already assume this car has 141,000 miles with an automatic transmission and I have had it in the variou… --- ## [Mercedes 190E AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-190e-ac/79461)
**Author:** [@myomyx2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/myomyx2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-190e-ac/79461 "2013-05-22T20:53:57Z")
I just got a 1986 190e. The ac seems to work but when I turn the fan on the compressor shuts off. Am I doing something wrong ? --- ## [Serpentine Belt Proper Tension on 190D 2.5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-proper-tension-on-190d-2-5/75194)
**Author:** [@OldDieseler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldDieseler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2012, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-proper-tension-on-190d-2-5/75194 "2012-10-28T17:39:27Z")
How do I know if my belt is a little loose? My tach and a/c die intermittantly and I'm thinking the belt might be slipping. It seems old and it flaps a at the top at idle but not when reved higher. Can this be adjust… --- ## [MERCEDES 190E 2.0 Auto, fuel consumption problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-190e-2-0-auto-fuel-consumption-problem/73557)
**Author:** [@synched](https://community.cartalk.com/u/synched)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-190e-2-0-auto-fuel-consumption-problem/73557 "2012-07-21T16:24:50Z")
Greetings from ARGENTINA ! 4 years ago I bought an immaculate, like new 1990 Mercedes 190E 2.0 litre automatic, with only 15,000 kilometres \[9320 miles\] on it ! I paid a lot but then all cars in Argentine are crazi… --- ## [The "Curious George" Car: Advice Requested?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-curious-george-car-advice-requested/73313)
**Author:** [@Curious\_George\_Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Curious_George_Car)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-curious-george-car-advice-requested/73313 "2012-07-02T20:43:07Z")
Friends, I own the 1976 Mercedes originally owned by Margaret and H.A. Rey, authors of all the Curious George books. They lived in Cambridge and used the car to go to their vacation place in N.H. They kept the car for d… --- ## [Show 1151, Dec 17- Mercedes 190 problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/show-1151-dec-17-mercedes-190-problem/70030)
**Author:** [@drhydro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drhydro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2012, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/show-1151-dec-17-mercedes-190-problem/70030 "2012-01-25T06:11:14Z")
Tom and Ray, I think the guy fried the computer. In 1984, I believe the 190 was made in only two versions- the 190D diesel, and the 190E, gas with Bosch fuel injection. When the computer's not operational in the 190E, it… --- ## [No spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-spark/68586)
**Author:** [@1donhannon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1donhannon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-spark/68586 "2011-10-13T03:47:06Z")
My 86 Mercedes 190e simply died and wouldn't restart. It does turn over, but my mechanic said it was getting no fire at all to the plugs. Any ideas? --- ## [Uses Oil. Rings or Valve Guide Seals?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uses-oil-rings-or-valve-guide-seals/63176)
**Author:** [@Goldwing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goldwing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uses-oil-rings-or-valve-guide-seals/63176 "2011-03-30T20:46:25Z")
My '89 Mercedes 190E 2.6 liter (178,000 mi) is using 1 qt of oil every 500 miles now. Is there a way to determine if it's from the oil control rings or from the valve guide seals? I'm tempted to replace the valve guide… --- ## [2010 Move-Over-Law](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-move-over-law/59281)
**Author:** [@VeronicaKingsley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VeronicaKingsley)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2011, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-move-over-law/59281 "2011-01-08T16:10:28Z")
This doesn't pertain to me (I live in Hawaii) but thought it important to others. Every state except Hawaii, Maryland and the D.C. has this law. In California, the Move-over law became operative on January 1, 201… --- ## [1992 merc 190E](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-merc-190e/59262)
**Author:** [@nathan52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nathan52)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-merc-190e/59262 "2010-12-29T12:10:05Z")
I have an older Mercedes that makes an odd sound from the automatic shifter in the center console. The odd part is it sounds like something is loose but only makes the sound when you turn left! Any ideas? --- ## [Muffler is GONE!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muffler-is-gone/57575)
**Author:** [@ladymercede](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladymercede)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muffler-is-gone/57575 "2010-11-15T12:51:47Z")
Yesterday, my muffler just plopped off my 1988 Mercedes 190E. I live in New Zealand, where it's going to cost a ton to get it repaired. How long can I drive without a muffler? The sound does not seem to be any louder … --- ## [Fuel problem in Mercedes, was I ripped off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem-in-mercedes-was-i-ripped-off/54251)
**Author:** [@salimbag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/salimbag)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2010, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem-in-mercedes-was-i-ripped-off/54251 "2010-08-28T13:45:46Z")
My fuel pressure was low, so the mechanic suggested replacing both fuel pumps and the flow regulator. After replacing just the fuel pumps he told me the car needed a fuel distributor too, at cost of $1900! So we halted… --- ## [Stripped oil drain plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-oil-drain-plug/48666)
**Author:** [@gisnar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gisnar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-oil-drain-plug/48666 "2010-05-11T13:32:03Z")
Oil pan drain bolt hole is stripped on my MB 1985 190D. No I did not do it gerrr! What is the groups recomendations? I have used Time-Serts in the past with good results. I was hopping to stuff the drill and tap with g… --- ## [Dyspeptic Benz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dyspeptic-benz/44249)
**Author:** [@simon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/simon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2010, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dyspeptic-benz/44249 "2010-04-29T21:39:31Z")
My '92 190E 2.6 sometimes has a hard time holding its idle revs on start up. It will scream at 2000-3000 revs, then drop to 200, then scream again - over and over and over again. Sometimes it will stall outright. If I ca… --- ## [Sunroof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunroof/40553)
**Author:** [@JAgnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAgnes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunroof/40553 "2010-03-13T15:57:56Z")
Just bought a 1987 Mercedes 190 and opened the sunroof and can not shut it. Does anyone know where the manual 'crank' might be? --- ## [Mercedes fuel pressure test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-fuel-pressure-test/45031)
**Author:** [@yancey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yancey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2010, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-fuel-pressure-test/45031 "2010-02-24T07:35:29Z")
Need help have a 89 Mercedes 190E 2.6 Bosch CIS-E3?: Also known as KE3-Jetronic fuel system car start and run till it warm up then stall out and won't restart till the next day ok did a pressure test 80 psi upper chamber… --- ## [Benz quits running!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/benz-quits-running/42583)
**Author:** [@m0361000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/m0361000)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2010, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/benz-quits-running/42583 "2010-01-15T12:15:33Z")
I have a 1989 190E 2.6 Mercedes. The other day, I turned the ignition switch and the car did nothing. The dash lights came on, and did not dim. The battery was ok, the cables were on tight and had no corrosion. After … --- ## [Sudden engine failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-engine-failure/35972)
**Author:** [@susanross](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susanross)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2009, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-engine-failure/35972 "2009-10-25T23:41:58Z")
This engine is running fine. It suddenly dies. After a few minutes it will start fine and run again. It is totally unpredictable. --- ## [Mercedes that won't stay going](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-that-wont-stay-going/35324)
**Author:** [@Elkwoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elkwoman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2009, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-that-wont-stay-going/35324 "2009-08-20T15:30:50Z")
We have a 1991 Mercedes 190E that just won't stay running. it's hard to start, once it is started, if the RMP's are not kept up to 3000, then it dies and takes forever to re-start! Got any ideas or suggestions? --- ## [Buying Parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-parts/34142)
**Author:** [@MShicker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MShicker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2009, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-parts/34142 "2009-07-30T23:44:27Z")
Can anyone recommend a good place to buy parts online, including manuals, which I have not been able to find for my 1990 Mercedes 190E 6-Cyl. 2.6L --- ## [Power windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows/33405)
**Author:** [@herbert\_west](https://community.cartalk.com/u/herbert_west)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows/33405 "2009-07-14T22:18:18Z")
one power window in my car went out then one by one the other 3 went out 2on the pass side will go down but not up 2 on driver side don't work at all