# \#s-class **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/s-class/5847.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Maintenace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenace/192817)
**Author:** [@poubellerayer\_186826](https://community.cartalk.com/u/poubellerayer_186826)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenace/192817 "2023-09-14T22:33:39Z")
I have a 2010 S 400 inherited that just got out of the shop. The front suspension (AIRMATIC) shocks were changed, but the right front side creaks on uneven payment at low speeds, especially when driving after a few minu… --- ## [2012 Mercedes S350 diesel emissions rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-s350-diesel-emissions-rebuild/188383)
**Author:** [@Mocarski\_183655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mocarski_183655)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-s350-diesel-emissions-rebuild/188383 "2023-01-08T22:02:16Z")
I took my beloved S350 bluetec for diesel emissions recall work in early 2022 at a dealer which did not seem to alter the great mileage this car gets (25 to 30 mpg). I recently noticed a whistle sound and learned that t… --- ## [Should I hold on to my 2000 Mercedes S-500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-hold-on-to-my-2000-mercedes-s-500/187910)
**Author:** [@joelkahn420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joelkahn420)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-hold-on-to-my-2000-mercedes-s-500/187910 "2022-12-27T15:29:42Z")
My 2000 S-500 had only 76 miles as I drove away from the dealership in December 1999, and only driving it in the weekends, now it has only 58000 miles. The car has been maintained meticulous by Mercedes mechanics and ins… --- ## [Engine noise in 1991 Mercedes 300 SEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-in-1991-mercedes-300-sel/178739)
**Author:** [@dossargm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dossargm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-in-1991-mercedes-300-sel/178739 "2021-08-22T03:44:58Z")
Hi, There is engine noise relating to the piston connecting arm in my Mercedes 1991 300SEL What is the remedy? --- ## [Mercedes Benz S430 2006](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-s430-2006/176074)
**Author:** [@duselber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duselber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-s430-2006/176074 "2021-04-10T01:56:25Z")
Unsure what is happening but randomly vehicle will stop allowing me to accelerate. The triangle ! and triangle car lights turn on and the car just stops accelerating when I press the gas. If the cruise control is on, the… --- ## [Mercedes Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-vibration/173055)
**Author:** [@LarryCFerguson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryCFerguson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-vibration/173055 "2020-12-06T21:50:06Z")
I have a 2009 Merceded S Class. A vibration or dull rumble when I hit 70-75 mph. Before that no vibration or rumble. Front end aligned, new tires, wheels balanced etc. Could it be motor mounts or transmission mounts? --- ## [Rocking 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rocking-2013-mercedes-benz-s-class/157603)
**Author:** [@RobertSparks45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertSparks45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rocking-2013-mercedes-benz-s-class/157603 "2020-01-31T13:25:14Z")
Car started rocking from side to side like I had a bad shock or shocks. Dealer has not been able to find what is causing it. Anyone had same experience? --- ## [Stupid useless Eco Stop/Start "feature" in newer cars!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-useless-eco-stop-start-feature-in-newer-cars/113394)
**Author:** [@MP\_Crosson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MP_Crosson)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-useless-eco-stop-start-feature-in-newer-cars/113394 "2020-01-19T22:54:52Z")
I recently bought a 2015 Mercedes Benz S550. I love the car, but I hate - no, make that despise - the idiotic Eco Stop/Start function that turns the car off when idling or parked for a few seconds. It enrages me! There i… --- ## [1989 Mercedes-Benz S-Class won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mercedes-benz-s-class-won-t-start/137763)
**Author:** [@Mark17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark17)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mercedes-benz-s-class-won-t-start/137763 "2019-04-13T14:26:31Z")
I have a 89 420 SEL fan belt broke on the ALT , I replaced the belt but now It will not start, no power at all , I replace the battery. Still nothing HELP. --- ## [1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Class stalls on corner turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mercedes-benz-s-class-stalls-on-corner-turns/123973)
**Author:** [@JasonGaskill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonGaskill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mercedes-benz-s-class-stalls-on-corner-turns/123973 "2018-08-29T17:15:27Z")
ok, so my mom has been trying to get ahold of you guys. she has a 1986 MB 560SEL. it stalls when turning a corner. I installed a new fuel pump a few months back. still has the problem. any ideas? --- ## [Disabling custom alarm on 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disabling-custom-alarm-on-1997-mercedes-benz-s-class/120994)
**Author:** [@SimonThomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SimonThomas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disabling-custom-alarm-on-1997-mercedes-benz-s-class/120994 "2018-07-14T21:30:18Z")
How to Disable a custom alarm on Benz S420 --- ## [Calling all 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calling-all-2004-mercedes-benz-s-class-owners/120608)
**Author:** [@Tommy06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommy06)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calling-all-2004-mercedes-benz-s-class-owners/120608 "2018-07-08T06:44:08Z")
Looking for someone who has a 2004 MERCEDES 330CI and if they have had problems with it. --- ## [1994 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: worth replacing tranny?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mercedes-benz-s-class-worth-replacing-tranny/119945)
**Author:** [@Al20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mercedes-benz-s-class-worth-replacing-tranny/119945 "2018-06-27T21:06:49Z")
This car has 124 k on it. Is it worth putting a new( rebuilt ) tranny in it? The car supposedly has had a rebuild engine in it. The car was owned by golf pro who drove it hard. --- ## [Replacing power steering hose in 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-power-steering-hose-in-1995-mercedes-benz-s-class/118909)
**Author:** [@William29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-power-steering-hose-in-1995-mercedes-benz-s-class/118909 "2018-06-09T20:02:16Z")
I have a 1995 S 420 and need to high pressure power steering hose needs to be replace anyone had to do this yet?? --- ## [1988 Mercedes-Benz S-Class won't start in the morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-mercedes-benz-s-class-wont-start-in-the-morning/118700)
**Author:** [@ChaitramSeepersad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChaitramSeepersad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-mercedes-benz-s-class-wont-start-in-the-morning/118700 "2018-06-06T01:08:38Z")
having problem Park my Car at nite in the Morning Car does not start Battrey is Dead. something is Draining the power overnite --- ## [Can I buy an easy stop and start button for 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-buy-an-easy-stop-and-start-button-for-2002-mercedes-benz-s-class/114742)
**Author:** [@casperlafata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casperlafata)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-buy-an-easy-stop-and-start-button-for-2002-mercedes-benz-s-class/114742 "2018-04-01T14:16:12Z")
I want to know if I can purchase a easy stop and start button on my 2002 s500 Mercedes, --- ## [Dyno mode mistake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dyno-mode-mistake/110610)
**Author:** [@Maryanne1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maryanne1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dyno-mode-mistake/110610 "2018-02-26T19:21:44Z")
I own a 2003 Mercedes-Benz S500, we put the car in dyno mode and turned off the ESP and ABS, how do I turn them back on? --- ## [Mercedes Benz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz/111061)
**Author:** [@David1949](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David1949)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz/111061 "2018-01-30T17:13:57Z")
I have a 2002 Mercedes Benz the car starts and runs for 30 seconds then shut off. Any ideas --- ## [Mercedes benzz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benzz/109704)
**Author:** [@James\_james](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James_james)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benzz/109704 "2018-01-15T23:12:19Z")
I was on the express way and I heard a pop noise when I was driving, when I got to my destination I noticed I couldn’t reverse any thoughts or suggestions? --- ## [Rear Door will not open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-door-will-not-open/106533)
**Author:** [@dmauch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmauch)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-door-will-not-open/106533 "2017-08-09T19:18:31Z")
I have a 1997 MB S320 LWB that I want to get repainted as the clear coat is failing. The problem is the left rear door will not open. You cannot open it from inside or outside. I tried the push pull method shown on you t… --- ## [1987 mercedes benz560sel rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mercedes-benz560sel-rough-idle/84065)
**Author:** [@Hero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hero)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mercedes-benz560sel-rough-idle/84065 "2014-03-10T16:52:03Z")
Hot or cold car always starts,Idles perfect , then RPM drops,Idles rough and stalls.Econometer moves to Red area.car will easily restart and drives well,it also idles well.Once engine is shut down ,even for a short while… --- ## [Mercedes charging issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-charging-issue/83243)
**Author:** [@cwlovescars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwlovescars)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2014, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-charging-issue/83243 "2014-01-19T22:36:50Z")
Hello Car Talk Community, We have a 91 MBZ 500 SEL with 189K miles. Recently we replaced the battery, and still, the battery drains. We took out the alternator, had it tested, and it tested fine. Now we are wonderin… --- ## [1999 Mercedes S320 Door Close Assist Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-s320-door-close-assist-problem/81680)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Roush](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gary_Roush)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2013, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-s320-door-close-assist-problem/81680 "2013-10-07T01:00:47Z")
I have my second 1999 as class Mercedes and both have the same problem. The door assist system stop working on the passenger door in the trunk. The only way to get it working again is to remove the fuse associated with t… --- ## [Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/77675)
**Author:** [@whitelaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whitelaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2013, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/77675 "2013-02-28T20:12:05Z")
Why is my mercedes 1990 300 sel able to go in reverse after I start it up, but when the car warms up I can not back it up? dave --- ## [1985 MB idles great but not under load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-mb-idles-great-but-not-under-load/76781)
**Author:** [@c5ster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/c5ster)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-mb-idles-great-but-not-under-load/76781 "2013-01-23T22:47:06Z")
1985 380 se runs great until engine warms and put under load. Replaced fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel pump relay and the gasoline... help --- ## [1995 Mercedes S350D drives weaker and shakes when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mercedes-s350d-drives-weaker-and-shakes-when-warm/71404)
**Author:** [@keatondong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keatondong)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mercedes-s350d-drives-weaker-and-shakes-when-warm/71404 "2012-10-17T18:46:15Z")
Over the winter the car starts right up and you can actually see the STEAM from exhaust, no shake. when the weather gets warmer it drives weaker, shakes more with black smokes at times especially at low RPM ~600-700. I p… --- ## [How much for a 1995 Mercedes S420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-for-a-1995-mercedes-s420/73721)
**Author:** [@Brendad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brendad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-for-a-1995-mercedes-s420/73721 "2012-07-24T07:57:03Z")
Hi, I have volunteered to sell my dad's 1995 Mercedes S420 Sedan. Unfortunately air conditioner is broken and just got new rotors so now it is running smoothly. It also has 92,000 miles on it and it is in very good condi… --- ## [1979 Mercedes Shuddering while driving mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-mercedes-shuddering-while-driving-mystery/71078)
**Author:** [@Lupin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lupin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2012, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-mercedes-shuddering-while-driving-mystery/71078 "2012-02-22T07:13:55Z")
I bought a 1979 Mercedes 300SD Turbo Diesel. The car was in great shape and only had 45,000 miles on it, no rust and the engine runs strong. It did have a brakes problem. The owner that I bought it from had been drivin… --- ## [Car not driven for 6 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-driven-for-6-months/63442)
**Author:** [@mechanicallychalleng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mechanicallychalleng)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-driven-for-6-months/63442 "2011-04-07T23:31:34Z")
Is there anything we should do before we start up our car after it has not been driven for 6 months --- ## [1986 MBZ 300SDL Fuel Injection Pump Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mbz-300sdl-fuel-injection-pump-problem/51107)
**Author:** [@jbmurray3996](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbmurray3996)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mbz-300sdl-fuel-injection-pump-problem/51107 "2011-04-04T23:18:46Z")
The Fuel Injection Pump had to be replaced in my 1986 Mercedes 300SDL. Since the pump replacement, the car shakes at idle, "quivers" during acceleration, and mileage is now 26mpg versus the prior 34mpg. Another strange… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/s-class/5847.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=s-class)