# \#clk-class **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/clk-class/7180.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Coolant Check Level - Dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-check-level-dashboard/184488)
**Author:** [@matbass1994\_179540](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matbass1994_179540)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-check-level-dashboard/184488 "2022-06-04T22:30:08Z")
I drive a 2005 Mercedes CLK (I know, it’s old before someone tells me! Haha) and a few days ago “Coolant Check Level” popped up on the dashboard. So I topped it up with coolant only the message still hasn’t disappeared. … --- ## [2005 Mercedes - Weird Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-weird-noise/182516)
**Author:** [@matbass1994\_179540](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matbass1994_179540)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-weird-noise/182516 "2022-02-15T23:07:47Z")
I drive a Mercedes CLK and have done for the last 4-5 years. This, however, is a very recent problem. What I have noticed is that if I drive somewhere in which I only need to be out the car for a couple of minutes, say … --- ## [2003 Mercedes CLK 430 problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-clk-430-problems/77014)
**Author:** [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-clk-430-problems/77014 "2020-12-10T01:21:35Z")
My mom just picked up a CLK 430. I drove it around for a bit and noticed that a few things didn't seem quite right The transmission seems to start out in 2nd gear rather than first even when the transmission is not in… --- ## [2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class stumbles and dies after highway driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-clk-class-stumbles-and-dies-after-highway-driving/167771)
**Author:** [@ANTHONYFANIASR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ANTHONYFANIASR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-clk-class-stumbles-and-dies-after-highway-driving/167771 "2020-07-23T21:37:21Z")
Run the car down the interstate at 70- 80 MPH for 2 hours under the Florida sun. Get caught in stop and go traffic car stumbles and misfires and stops. After 10-15 sec can restart but will continue over and over doing th… --- ## [Egr piston blown?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-piston-blown/160511)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Gee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam_Gee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-piston-blown/160511 "2020-03-10T03:26:58Z")
I took my car to a mechanic to fix EGR valve so fastest non test and he told me to drive it Virgin minutes and on the way back when motor blew up is that possible --- ## [2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class master key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercedes-benz-clk-class-master-key/120402)
**Author:** [@MervatHAllam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MervatHAllam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercedes-benz-clk-class-master-key/120402 "2018-07-05T13:11:43Z")
The Problem 1- The master key does not open the doors or the trunk. 2- when I put the key in the starter (ignition) it does not turn, and I can not start the engine and it makes a sign in the front (re… --- ## [Problems to watch for in 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-to-watch-for-in-2001-mercedes-benz-clk-class/119180)
**Author:** [@G.B.Jackson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G.B.Jackson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-to-watch-for-in-2001-mercedes-benz-clk-class/119180 "2018-06-14T09:22:50Z")
need info to be aware of on 2001M.Benz /CLK-Class430Cabrilet. asking $8888.00cdn/126,000km. things to be aware of(?) thanks --- ## [2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class wheel residue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-clk-class-wheel-residue/119093)
**Author:** [@Lois18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lois18)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-clk-class-wheel-residue/119093 "2018-06-13T14:56:45Z")
why does my wheels have black residue on the wheels. --- ## [2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-clk-class-damage/118969)
**Author:** [@Joegreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joegreen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-clk-class-damage/118969 "2018-06-11T15:11:39Z")
Can lemon juice and water mess up my tank my girlfriend put it in --- ## [2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class noises on shift and acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-clk-class-noises-on-shift-and-acceleration/114412)
**Author:** [@bobbylomeli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobbylomeli)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-clk-class-noises-on-shift-and-acceleration/114412 "2018-03-25T20:25:58Z")
clank and thud shifting from reverse to drive and when accelerating --- ## [Is the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class a money pit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-1999-mercedes-benz-clk-class-a-money-pit/114345)
**Author:** [@PierreMarsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PierreMarsh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-1999-mercedes-benz-clk-class-a-money-pit/114345 "2018-03-25T17:00:05Z")
Is this 430CLK worth spending money on? Recently spent $900 on fixing a trans. leak, steering dampner and shifter bushing. Car still has runs well, has good acceleration, hiway mpg, It has always been serviced and garage… --- ## [Biodegradable wire insulation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/biodegradable-wire-insulation/112446)
**Author:** [@Ernie\_Banks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ernie_Banks)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/biodegradable-wire-insulation/112446 "2018-02-20T16:38:45Z")
I have a 2000 Mercedes CLK, and it recently started having electrical problems. Next, I discovered that back in the early 1990s, The EU started requiring cars to have biodegradable wire insulation. The first few years (… --- ## [Mercedes Benz Flat Tire Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-flat-tire-problem/44571)
**Author:** [@kershawe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kershawe)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-flat-tire-problem/44571 "2016-09-28T04:06:02Z")
We own a 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Caboret. My wife drives it. Since day one, I have driven it on Michelin tires. My problem is that the tires are constantly blowing out. The car had 12,000 miles on it when we purcha… --- ## [Mercedes Benz CLK 430 convertable 2003](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-clk-430-convertable-2003/83949)
**Author:** [@Bill4speed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill4speed)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2014, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-clk-430-convertable-2003/83949 "2014-03-02T13:51:45Z")
I have a mercedes CLK 430 2003 and my front, lower bumper hits bottom all the time. The slightest incline or decline I'm scalping bottom. I've replaced this bumper twice already in one year. Has anyone else had this prob… --- ## [Staggered Wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/staggered-wheels/76696)
**Author:** [@ntagnst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ntagnst)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/staggered-wheels/76696 "2013-03-25T05:57:21Z")
My wife hit a pothole & bent a rim here in Potholuma, CA. Her Mercedes CLK 500 comes with staggered 17" rims, 7.5" in front & 8.5" in rear. We'd like to go with the same size all around. The owner's manual says we can… --- ## [Hydraulics on '05 Mercedes CLK320 convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydraulics-on-05-mercedes-clk320-convertible/73695)
**Author:** [@DJKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJKing)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2012, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydraulics-on-05-mercedes-clk320-convertible/73695 "2012-07-23T20:56:25Z")
I have an '05 Mercedes CLK320 convertible that I purchased 3 years ago with about 29,000 miles on it. Two years ago the hydraulic lines in the top blew and I spent about $3,000 to have it repaired. Today, the lines blew … --- ## [Tire Sizes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-sizes/70190)
**Author:** [@Professor\_Benz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Professor_Benz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-sizes/70190 "2012-01-02T21:34:58Z")
My 2006 MB CLK 350 came with different size summer tires on front and rear, with the rear slightly larger than the front. I want to replace with better gripping all seasons. Will using the same size tires on all four w… --- ## [Noisy Engine and Vibration, Mercedes 2001 CLK320, I love this car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-engine-and-vibration-mercedes-2001-clk320-i-love-this-car/61786)
**Author:** [@gdubjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdubjr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2011, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-engine-and-vibration-mercedes-2001-clk320-i-love-this-car/61786 "2011-02-24T04:07:19Z")
I need a diagnosis. My 2001 Mercedes CLK320 has ~150k on it. The maintenance, etc. has been kept up to date. A few months ago the car engine started to run noisily and began to vibrate. It's worse when it's cold out … --- ## [Clunking in my '04 Benz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-in-my-04-benz/59060)
**Author:** [@Winkie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Winkie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2010, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-in-my-04-benz/59060 "2010-12-27T20:52:20Z")
It started as a occasional clunk in my steering column. In assition now there is a serious clunk under the car when I turn it to or out of a drive way or when there is a torque and twist on the wheels. If I pull straight… --- ## [Antifreeze in transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-in-transmission/57069)
**Author:** [@DonHorst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonHorst)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2010, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-in-transmission/57069 "2010-11-01T19:58:52Z")
My 03 MB CLK320 with 75,000 miles had antifreeze in the transmission as a result of a faulty radiator. It ruined the torque converter. Online research shows many 03 Mercedes with the same problem. I say its a design/m… --- ## [Should I put a re-built transmission in my Mercedes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-put-a-re-built-transmission-in-my-mercedes/35244)
**Author:** [@lbourbeau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lbourbeau)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2010, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-put-a-re-built-transmission-in-my-mercedes/35244 "2010-11-01T17:30:38Z")
I'm looking for your advice on what to do with my car. I have had the radiator replaced and the transmission flushed twice on my 2003 Mercedes CLK320 and it looks as if I need a new (rebuilt) transmission. Also, do you… --- ## [Head Gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket/55395)
**Author:** [@Blanca\_Knoll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blanca_Knoll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket/55395 "2010-09-21T14:06:35Z")
We have a 1999 CLK 320 with 55K miles. The dealer in town has informed us that a head gasket needs to be replaced at a cost of $4K. Could you let us know if this a reasonable estimate and also if there is a sealer that… --- ## [Mercedes navigation system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-navigation-system/53772)
**Author:** [@linda22724](https://community.cartalk.com/u/linda22724)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-navigation-system/53772 "2010-08-19T20:54:34Z")
I have a 2002 CLK. A navigation system was added, and although it tells me where I am via a map, I cannot get the nav system to talk to me. Also, I don't know how to turn off the radio or CD system while keeping the na… --- ## [Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair/49316)
**Author:** [@BrooklynBill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrooklynBill)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2010, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair/49316 "2010-05-26T01:13:08Z")
I own a 2002 Mercedes CLK 430 coupe. The grill and air director is made of plastic and I have numerous cracks in it, currently held together by black duct tape.Is there a way to repair the plastic without a costly part r… --- ## [End of lease maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/end-of-lease-maintenance/46919)
**Author:** [@vinegarbend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vinegarbend)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2010, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/end-of-lease-maintenance/46919 "2010-04-03T13:29:00Z")
My lease is up in three months. I only have 5000 miles on this car. Maintenance on the car is every twelve months, the second year maintenance is due this month which is three months before the lease is up. Mainten… --- ## [My car makes me seasick!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-makes-me-seasick/42678)
**Author:** [@dpalmer5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpalmer5)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2010, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-makes-me-seasick/42678 "2010-01-28T23:13:41Z")
My car jerks me from side to side. It is especially bad when I have passengers in the back or luggage in the trunk. It is terrible on slick roads. Does this have something to do with tire pressure? Uneven wear on the… --- ## [Check Engine Light and 02 Sensor Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-and-02-sensor-codes/42877)
**Author:** [@CLK\_Couped](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CLK_Couped)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2010, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-and-02-sensor-codes/42877 "2010-01-20T16:41:41Z")
Recently, the pesky check engine light appeared on my 2002 CLK 320. Took it to the mechanic, he scanned it and handed me a piece of paper with the following codes: \*P0135 (4) Left 02 Sensor (before cat) Open circui… --- ## [2004 Mercedes CLK with stain in rear seat area --](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-clk-with-stain-in-rear-seat-area/40429)
**Author:** [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2009, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-clk-with-stain-in-rear-seat-area/40429 "2009-12-07T05:38:02Z")
My colleague's '04 Mercedes has ivory leather interior. In the back seat area, the side of the seating compartment has a lightweight, mesh-like covering along the seat side (car wall) area. Her daughter spilled a col…