The engine wiring can degrade because the insulating material falls off leaving the bare wire exposed. This can cause many problems depending on which wires are exposed and what they touch.
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Mercedes-Benz C220 Problems
Interior Wood Trim/Dash Pad Crack Due to Age and Sun Exposure
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The interior wood trim and dash pad are likely to crack due to age and sun exposure.
Shifter Lever Bushings May Break Causing Loose Feel/Noise
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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.
High Usage Vehicles May Experience Ignition Lock and Tumbler Failures
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Due to wear, high usage vehicles can experience ignition lock and tumbler failures. The ignition lock cylinder will generally require replacement to correct this concern.
Check Engine Light On Due to Failed Mass Air Flow Sensor
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The mass air flow sensor can fail, resulting in poor fuel economy and Check Engine Light illumination.
Mercedes-Benz C220 Recalls (Recent)
Mercedes-Benz C220 Recall 94V091000
Drive Train, April 29, 1994
Summary: THE FACTORY INSTALLED CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY LUBRICATED, WHICH CAN CAUSE BINDING AND THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.
Learn more »Mercedes-Benz C220 Recall 96V058000
Engine, April 22, 1996
Summary: THE DRIVE BELT PULLEY ON THE ENGINE CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE METAL AND BREAK. IF THE DRIVE PULLEY BREAKS, THE CAR WOULD NOT HAVE ENGINE COOLING, BATTERY CHARGING, AND/OR POWER STEERING.
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redgc220, 1994 Mercedes-Benz C220, Tustin, CA
I'm not getting any cold air in my A/C my mechanic just informed me that maybe it is the evaporator. How much this will cost and is it worth to fix this.
Visitor, 1994 Mercedes-Benz C220, West Palm Beach, FL
Does the c220 have a transmission fluid dip stick and if so is it seal?
My car is shifting hard when I brake and has lost power when shifting up. It seems to take forever to get up to speed.
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Visitor, 1994 Mercedes-Benz C220, Saint Petersburg, FL
Alarm beeps 3 times detecting that the boot is open,yet it isnt.
Visitor, 1994 Mercedes-Benz C220, Hampton, VA
stering wheel is lock and key will not turn at all, do it have to be in 3 2 POSITION TO TURN
weswooden, 1994 Mercedes-Benz C220, Fayetteville, AR
Where is the MAP Sensor located? Have purchased a new one and need instructions on location so I can replace it.
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My gas gage is not registering,it goes up and down even if the tank is full of gas. What is causing this problem.
The C220 is ok
Great car !
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