Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Repair and Maintenance - Get an online auto repair estimate for your Mercedes-Benz CLK430

I've had several ac problems that have recently been remedied ,except that the economy ac switch will come on when you start the car sometimes.The only way to get the ac to come on is turn the car ...

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NECOLE, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, Dallas, TX

what does it mean when your car say service a in 2500 miles now i have exceed it by 400 miles

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Services??

yaseenj3, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, Watervliet, NY

Im considering buying this 99 CLK 430 with 80K but was wondering if I buy it.. do I need to perform any of the major services at this milage that would cost me alot..?I asked the seller this questi...

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Motor mounts replacement labor cost.

kswharwood, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, Oceanside, CA

What is the cost estimate to replace motor mounts. I did not see this part listed, so I choose front struts as a close facsimile.

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Differenatial

cmlink, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, Riverview, FL

If I need the seals and 100K maintenance done to my differenatial what would be my cost?

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Initial trans Engagement

monz, 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, Flourtown, PA

when the engine is cold....after backing out of the garage..and shifting into drive the car seems to hesitate engaging for about 1/2 sec...so i accellerat but the gears are not enagaged...then it b...

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car will not start when warm

dog212, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, Wellsville, NY

cars starts and runs fine cold, drive it for a while and shut down will not start let set for awhile and it will restart no codes showing up

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Automatic window up after door closes

02clk430, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, Bristol, PA

When you shut the car off and open the drivers door the window rolls down about an inch or two. All of a sudden mine doesn[t roll back up, what can I do?

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the clock light do not work what cant be done

carturo, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, Bradenton, FL

the clock light donot work

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Fuel level sensor replacement

Anonymous, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, Long Beach, CA

Hello,
I'm getting a guote for about $950 to replace fuel level sensors due to erratic fuel readings. Sounds like mostly labor cost due to tank removal etc. Would that be true, does fuel tank need...

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Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Car Reviews (4)

2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, jaavenor, Charlotte, NC, February 25, 2010 07:19
I purchased this car for my wife in October 2006. She loves the car - I enjoy driving it too when I'm allowed to do so. My only complaint is the high cost of maintaining it. The cost may be a function of the high dealer cost here in Charlotte - I'm reluctant to take it to an independent - but perhaps I should change my reluctancy. I've been informed that I should change the spark plugs every five years or 100,000 miles - cost is $670 plus tax! Sixteen plugs are involved plus 2.5 hours labor - according to the dealer.
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, sum4home, Clovis, CA, February 18, 2010 22:17
I've had this car for 5 yrs now and runs beautiful! Punch it going 90mph and it kicks like you're standing still then hits 110 in 1/4 mile. Nice looking and handles great!! No major problems yet and I have 130,000 on it.
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, wutastud, Mesa, AZ, December 07, 2008 05:08
I love this car!! bought it 6 months ago and have had no major problems with it. I replaced the ball joints and the stearing dampner. Just put on new tires and it is still running great with 98k miles
2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, lawrenceg, Beaverton, OR, November 06, 2008 12:33
I don't have one of these cars, but I was looking into one that is on craigslist for a good price, but after seeing all the common problems you guys note, maybe there's a reason they are trying to get rid of it. Thanks for the heads up, your service may have saved me a big headache! Sure is a nice looking car though!

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Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Problems

Brakes	Soft braking compounds that contribute to good braking performance are known to wear after approximately 20,000 miles; owners should be vigilant about getting their brakes checked. Brake fluid should be flushed every two years to prevent premature anti-lock brake system (ABS) failure.
Engine	Oil leaks from the PCV vent housings on the valve covers and inspection plates on the front of the engine are common. The rubber bond in the harmonic balancer can decay, which causes the balancer to move and work its way into the timing chain cover. If the balancer comes into contact with the timing cover while the engine is running, it will fracture and damage the timing case and potentially other surrounding parts. The harmonic balancer should be inspected at every service. Oil leaks from the oil level sensor are common. The crankshaft position sensors tend to fail. Symptoms of this are: The engine will crank—but not start—especially when the engine is warm. The car may start again if it is left to cool off, but it may run roughly or have poor performance. Communicating these specific symptoms to your technician can save diagnostic time.
Exhaust & Emissions	The mass air flow (MAF) sensor tends to fail. The engine air filter should be replaced when the mass air flow sensor is replaced; a dirty filter can allow debris to damage the new sensor. When the engine is running, but the vehicle is not moving, a rattle heard from beneath the vehicle could indicate that one of the exhaust catalytic converters has failed. The substrate (the internal part of the catalyst that reduces emissions) can loosen and bounce around inside the canister section of the exhaust pipe—the defective unit will need to be replaced. If this problem is ignored, the substrate can break down and reduce to a size that plugs the outlet pipe, which will cause a sudden loss in power.
Suspension & Steering	Irregular and premature tire wear can be caused by the lower control arm bushings cracking and causing excessive movement at the control arm pivot point. Ball joints can also wear out prematurely, causing similar tire wear symptoms. The tie rod ends, drag link, and idler arm in the linkage of the steering system can wear out. The power steering pump, power steering gearbox, and steering shock (damper) can develop leaks.
Drive Train	A vibration felt through the center floor of the vehicle can be caused by driveshaft flex discs, which crack and shred, causing excessive driveshaft movement. Not repairing these can cause damage to the driveshaft center support bearing, or, in the worst case scenario, damage to the transmission or differential. High mileage or older vehicles develop leaks at the differential seals and cover; the whole unit needs to be resealed to repair the leaks. The wire connector on the transmission leaks fluid into the wiring harness. If not repaired, the oil will migrate through the wiring harness and damage the transmission control module. A new harness and control module are required to fix the problem.
Electrical & Lights	Brake light switch failure can cause the ESP and BAS warnings to illuminate. CD changers suffer from internal mechanical problems and may need replacement. The instrument cluster display may lose pixels and need replacement. If they burn out, the back lighting bulbs for the odometer display in the center of the cluster can be replaced.
Heating & Air Conditioning	The evaporator temperature sensor can fail, causing the AC compressor not to cycle. If the AC compressor does not cycle on, the AC system will not blow cold air. If the AC compressor is stuck on, the air will be very cold at first, before warming up. Poor AC performance may be caused by leaks from the hose that connects the receiver drier to the AC condenser.

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Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Recalls and TSBs

Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Recalls (Recent)

Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Campaign Number: 08V303000

Dates Manufactured: 11/2002 to 05/2008

Number of Vehicles Affected: 404

Model Years Affected: 2003

Defect Summary: MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE.

Consequence Summary: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE FUEL DELIVERY AS DESIGNED.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Notes: MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2008 070001.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Technical Service Bulletins (Recent)

None reported.

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