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Mercedes-Benz E430 Repair and Maintenance
Mercedes-Benz E430 Model Years
Mercedes-Benz E430 Questions and Answers
tlee, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430, Chestnut Hill, MA
My front engine seal failed and i replaced it but when i start the car it blows it out again and oil comes out from it. What may cause the seal to blow agian and fail???
tlee, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430, Chestnut Hill, MA
Where can i locate the the PVC system and check the whole system by myself?
Would the system cause a oil leak in front of the engine? looks liek the lower half of the engineif your standing in ...
tlee, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430, Chestnut Hill, MA
Would the system cause a oil leak in front of the engine? looks liek the lower half of the engineif your standing in front of the engine. Looks like oil is leaking from the right side front side of...
How do I open the glove compartment
zap1, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430, North Bergen, NJ
high side ac service port /valve location
Why does the engine light come on and go off?
monica45, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E430, Lithonia, GA
Approximately how much will it cost to repair a drive shaft
Reyna1990, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E430, Mount Laurel, NJ
My car vibrates when it comes to a complete stop. It otherwise drives very smoothly; however whenever I stop at a light/stop sign it shakes and it makes a rumbling sound. I just had the spark plu...
where can I find the 6 solenoids for the transmission?
konaken, 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430, Hesperia, CA
Repairman says that the dot 4 brake fluid drains from my anti lock braking system and needs replacement. Does this have a pump other than the Master cylinder pump?
Mercedes-Benz E430 Car Reviews (5)
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Second one, this one has tranny problems w/sloenoids
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I own a 2000 430, and other than replacing a hose for the airconditioning, It has been a joy to own and drive. It now has 98,000 miles and drives like a new car. I am the second owner, the first, according to my mechanic took very good care of the car, which is why it looks and drives beautifully.
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Great car; however, excessive repairs are needed, which is really costly.
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Nice car but many problems. Costs at least $3000 a year to keep up. Right in shop for three weeks they can't fix computer
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I have been the owner for 4 years
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Mercedes-Benz E430 Problems
| Brakes |
- Due to the size and materials of the brakes on these vehicles, the brakes start to squeak around the 50 percent wear point. The brake rotor surfaces become uneven, causing a lip to form at the outer edge of the rotor. Because of this, the rotors are usually replaced when the pads are worn (pad life varies depending on driving style and terrain).
- Brake fluid should be flushed every two years to prevent premature anti-lock brake system (ABS) failure.
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| 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.
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| Exhaust & Emissions |
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| 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.
- A squeak from the steering column is often related to a rubber boot in the column or a seal in the power steering rack.
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| 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 vehicles can leak from the transmission oil seals.
- 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 bushings for the shifter lever wear out to the point where they
break and fall out. This causes excessive movement (loose feel) in the
shifter lever and a clanging-type noise when changing gears.
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| Electrical & Lights |
- Tail lamp housings can melt, resulting in a loss of contact for the
brake light bulb holder. If this happens, the brake lights will not work.
- The third (high) brake light housings melt, resulting in a loss of
electrical contact for the light, which stops working. A
complete housing (contacts and lens) is needed to repair the problem.
On certain vehicles, if this happens, the anti-lock brake system will
not function. The brakes will work in normal mode, but not provide the
ABS control.
- Instrument cluster displays tend to fail, especially the clock and
gear indicators; the instrument cluster needs to be replaced.
- Brake light switch failure can cause the ESP and BAS warnings to illuminate.
- PSE system, voice control module, or Tele Aid module failure can
cause a lack of audio. These same modules can also cause dead
battery conditions when they fail to "time out." Many electronic
control modules are active even when the engine is off. If these
modules stay active, they
will drain the battery, which is why they have a timer built into the
modules. The timer shuts down the modules after a preset amount of time
(timing
out). If a module does not time out, it will stay
active and drain the battery.
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| Heating & Air Conditioning |
- Malfunctioning blower motor regulators can cause the blower motor to operate below the requested speed or not at all. Updated regulators are available; the blower motor and cover need to be replaced at the same time to upgrade the system.
- 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.
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Mercedes-Benz E430 Recalls and TSBs
Mercedes-Benz E430 Recalls (Recent)
Campaign Number: 98V256000
Dates Manufactured:
07/1998 to 08/1998
Number of Vehicles Affected: 4,163
Model Years Affected:
1999
Date Owner Notified: 11/1998
Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A WRONG CLAMP MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE WINDOW AIR BAG UNITS.
Consequence Summary: THE WINDOW AIR BAG MAY NOT FULLY DEPLOY IN A SIDE-IMPACT COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDOW AIR BAG UNITS AND, IF THE WRONG OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED CLAMP IS FOUND, THE ENTIRE UNIT WILL BE REPLACED.
Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 20, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372). ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign Number: 01I005000
Dates Manufactured:
10/1999 to 02/2000
Number of Vehicles Affected: 2,038
Model Years Affected:
2000
Defect Summary: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2000 SLK AND E-CLASS VEHICLES. SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS HAVE OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LEFT PARKED IN HIGH TEMPERATURES DURING WARMER MONTHS.
Corrective Summary: MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. MERCEDES-BENZ HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE SIDE AIR BAG. OWNERS CAN CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
Mercedes-Benz E430 Technical Service Bulletins (Recent)
None reported.
Recent Mercedes-Benz Repair Estimates
Most Common Mercedes-Benz Repair Estimates
Maintenance Service B
$352 - $659
Maintenance Service A
$203 - $290
