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I have an ’04 Mercedes C230 with damaged engine that I am selling to someone who hopes to fix it. It has been sitting in the driveway for several months and the battery died long ago. I will be connecting a battery/jumper pack to it today so I can turn the electronic ignition on and shift it into neutral for towing. Can I expect any issues — particularly related to anti-theft features — with the car having been without power?

there is programming to cover dead batteries in anti theft alarms. If the alarm is working correctly you should be fine. I would imagine the vehicle will be difficult to start as the fuel is likely evaporated it may take some starting ether used sparingly in the intake of the air cleaner getting the engine to fire on a few cylinders will hilp get the fuel up to the front if the engine. take your time because as the starter kicks the engine over it pumps the oil to the top of the engine which is exacltly where it is needed most.Its a darn good thing they have those big ol batteries in there and by the way did you know that as a courtesy service mercedes dealeers give jumpstarts to mercedes owners? because what you really need is a truckwith a nice big battery and I imagin the dealership has one food for thought you may need them.

So, you need to put this car in neutral for towing? I smell something not correct here. Is this person not using a towing company? I hope you sign papers and exchange money before he moves this car. I would not advise for you to do anything. The car is there. You sell it as it. Do not do anything to this car. Just sign and collect the money and then you are done. I do not recommend to anyone to tow a disabled vehicle. The correct way is for a towing company to decide how to place the vehicle in the towing vehicle and deliver it. This car disabled and cannot be steered and cannot be stopped. The issue here is not the anti-theft features of this car. The issue is the safety of others and of the persons involved in moving this car. Best wishes.

I know it sounds stupid but like the Clean and Clear stuff Morning Wash, do you HAVE to use it in the day, or can you use it at night too?

Please don’t post "NO IT’S IN THE TITLE IDIOT."

yes it varies little from a normal wash

I have a 1994 Mercedes E420 model my problem is my Anti theft system it keeps going off even when I’m locking and unlocking my door I have no idea how to turn it off I can’t crank my car. Is there any way I can turn it off or better yet just take out the whole theft system or turn it off permanently?

You likely have a problem with the anti-theft control unit.

Being a public forum, I won’t say where it is or how to disable the system.

lock/unlock from the trunk tumbler than take it to the dealer to diag the problem

im 22, i had skin cancer removed, so i cant go real tanning, and i need a good self tanner…one that wont sweat off, rub off, or be blotchy. someone please help me or give me any good tips. i am really pale and im not comfortable in my own skin. i know it sounds bad, but i need to self tan, so someone please help me.

Hawaiian Tropic Island Radiance Self Tanner!
This is probably the best self tanner out there.I have tried a lot of them too!It makes you dark, and it’s a nice color.Not orange like a lot of them.Plus this one stays on in water too.First, you put in on. Then the next day when you wake up, you should be tan!Sorry about your skin cancer.

I have a 1994 Mercedes E420 model my problem is my Anti theft system it keeps going off even when I’m locking and unlocking my door I have no idea how to turn it off I can’t crank my car. Is there any way I can turn it off or better yet just take out the whole theft system or turn it off permanently?

It’s your battery. Either your alternator is going out and not charging the battery enough, or the battery is going bad. No need to pull the alarm system out, just go get your battery/alternator tested and replace the defective item, and it’ll be fine.

I think the problem is that it’s from 1994, no one will be stealing your car…

How can I avoid getting pimples after shaving? I have really sensitive skin and a lot of acne creams and washes only make my acne worse.I also use an electric shaver… which makes me wonder why… Any tips??

I would just use a mild or gentle face cleaner before shaving. Use warm water with shaving cream and shave with a blade. Rinse your face with cold water after.

I don’t think they are pimples.They are probably razor bumps.A lot of people get them after they shave.You can get creams for them!

Okay, I’ve had this car for almost a month. It hates being started. Everything else with this car is fine/minor. I originally thought it was a bad battery, so my dad and I put one in with twice as many cranking amps. Still same problems. Then, we were under the assumption that the starter went bad, so we replaced it (my mother’s boyfriend is a diesel mechanic, so no worries there.) and it STILL has the same problems. I’ve been late to work so many times over it. If there’s a way I could at least bypass it, I would. Oh and not to mention, the days that I start it up has been almost freezing. I know diesels hate the cold, but I drove 7 miles to see my girlfriend,and just as I’m about to leave, nothing happens. When I try to crank it, absolutely nothing happens. I used to have someone else like my friends to hold the key in the starting position while I touched the two bolts on the solenoid to it. STILL nothing. It sparks, and the starter motor itself spins, but nothing past that. Anyone have any ideas? Feel free to email me at skipperry14@gmail.com.

So the starter turns over the engine?If so, have you checked the glow plugs, the glow plug relay (and the relay fuse)?

Get new glo-plugs, and have the Plug hole reamed out. Then try a new air filter, and new fuel filter.

Should start right up as long as your not using vegtable oil. Also go through 2-3 cycles before starting.

Step by step:

- First of all, do you know how to start a diesel? When you turn the key, don’t crank, just turn it to where all the lights on the dash light up. On the right of the dash pod, there is a yellow indicator for the glow plugs. This should glow yellow for up to 30 seconds as the plugs warm up. Once this light goes out, you can crank it and it will start easily.
- If the glow plug indicator light is off, then there is a problem in the glow plug circuit. I don’t remember if this car had serial or parallel glow plugs. If the former, then one bad plug will result in none of them lighting. No matter what, it’s a good idea to replace all four so you know where you are in the maintenance cycle…they need to be replaced about once in 100K miles.
- If it isn’t the plugs, the most likely culprit is the fuse. This is a special fuse, used only on these cars. It’s in a plastic holder on the firewall, and looks like a strip of lead. You’ll have to special order if it’s burned out, but you can temporarily short it to get the car started.
- Good idea to use synthetic in the winters, these motors can be hard to crank when cold.
- Much less likely is a bad glow plug relay.

I got my nose pierced for my 20th birthday on December 29th, 2011. I forget how long he said until I can change the ring. I researched it and some people are saying two weeks, some say two-six months.

I just went on Ebay and looked at some cute Stainless Steel Spike Ball Hoops but I don’t want to order it if I have to wait another four months.

Hello If you are taking care of and cleaning your piercings regularly and properly it will be ready to change in 3 months! Good luck

Wait till it’s healed. Don’t twiddle it – you’ll carry infection into the open wound. If you want to move it, sterilise it first. Spike?You’re trying to stop them kissing you?

I’m looking at buying a used car.After years of dealing with constant problems from multiple cars, the number one thing I’m looking for is reliability and low cost of repairs.Therefore, I’ve decided to go with an older Mercedes as I hear these things will run forever.In my searchings, I’ve come across a 1980 300D with only 113k miles on it.I’ve also found numerous early 90′s E320 series with around 175k on them.I’m curious as to which would be a better purchase, an older model with less miles or a newer model with more miles.Any thoughts from the MB enthusiasts would be greatly appreciated.Thank you.

http://insur.globalvillager.us – use this tool to compare how insurance would change for different cars before choosing one.

You would best be looking at the older MBz with ideas in current condition. If you have to spend a lot or if you are unable to find parts for the W123 or W124, you probably would want to have the car with the fewest problems.(Brakes, engine, transmission, prior owners, exterior paint, etc.)Make sure you test drive these oldies before you show your car to potential buyers, just in case you have to go to a work shop or dealer to get help. etc.

Both have excellent reputations but considering the age of these vehicles, you need to look at each example and the maintenance records of those vehicles as opposed to the general reputation of the chassis as a whole.

If you could get both new, the 124 would probably be the better daily driver. But 60K miles is a big difference, as long as the maintenance is up to date.

Bear in mind that the 123 will need annual valve adjustments. It’s also rather anemic compared to the turbo 2.5′s or 3L sixes. The 124 is a newer, more sophisticated design in a lot of little ways…better a/c system, self adjusting valves, more refined ride, electronic diesel controls, interior amenities, etc. They may also have air bags. OTH, you will think the 123 is carved from a block of steel, it feels that solid. Either car will give you 300K miles of reliable service.

I’ve had my eyebrows pierced a few times, but I always let them close up. I got it pierced again at the end of December 2011 in a way that was more suitable for me. I have two horizontals above my left eyebrow. Since my last piercing got infected (because I never paid attention to the care advice) I want to make sure I do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to harm this one. I’ve attended to all care tips and have cleaned it with H20cean as much as I can without overdoing it. It’s been doing quite well.
But tomorrow I’ve got to do my hair all wild for this project I’m working on and I’ll be dealing with some pretty insane chemicals. I could care less about my hair, but my piercings are my life. Could anyone help me out and let me know how I could cover up my horizontals to keep them from getting irritated from like hairspray and everything.
My mom suggested covering them with plastic and just taping the plastic to my face until my hair is finished. I don’t even really know if they’ll be affected, but I’m cautious because I love them so much and I don’t want to be forced to take them out. Any help, any advice will do. I appreciate any feedback. Thanks. ^__^

try to avoid the piercing as much as possible, maybe clean it a few times while you’re doing your project