How to Reset a Mercedes Benz Computer Module

1. Plug the OBD II scan tool connector into the socket to the left and slightly below the steering wheel.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Press the power button on the scan tool, if it does not come on automatically. Wait for the tool to complete the scanning process.
4. Press the Reset or Erase button on the scan tool to reset the computer codes.

How to Maintain Convertible Tops on a Mercedes Benz

1. Clean your Mercedes Benz soft top only with products designed for use on convertible soft-top fabric and windows. Chemical cleaners that are not designed for use on these fabrics and plastics can discolor the top and may obscure visibility. Mercedes Benz convertible tops are normally made from German Sonnenland canvas, so you will need to use a cleaner designed to safely clean canvas.
2. Avoid getting your vehicles soft top dirty, if possible. Mud, sand and other debris will scratch and abrade the soft top. Dirt can also get trapped in weather stripping on the top and affect the seal that is formed when the top is raised. An improper seal will cause the top to leak.
3. Do not drive your Mercedes convertible through an automatic car wash. The high-pressure blast of the water can seriously damage the fragile top, weaken seals between the weather stripping and the vehicle and will normally get your interior wet in the process, which can lead to mold.
4. Store your Mercedes convertible indoors or under a car cover to reduce the likelihood of the top being damaged by bad weather or falling debris such as tree limbs in a storm. Soft tops are not difficult to puncture.
5. Use discretion when putting your vehicles top up and down. The more you raise and lower your convertible top the more wear and tear you put on it. Avoid putting the top down only to raise it five to 10 minutes later. Purchase a car cover and carry it with you if you want to cover your vehicle in a parking lot or a friends house.

How to Replace a 1999 C230 Benz Fuel Sending Unit

1. Park your C230 in a safe, level location. Engage the parking brake or apply blocks to the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Open the trunk. Locate the trunk service area on the driver side wall of the trunk. Open the service area using a flathead screwdriver to open the release clips.
2. Locate the fuse box inside the service area. Open the fuse box panel using a flathead screwdriver. Locate the fuel relay inside the rear fuse box. Gently pull the fuel relay to disconnect the fuel relay.
3. Open the vehicles hood. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Locate the fuel filler cap on the passenger side of the vehicle. Open the cap and insert a manual fuel siphon pump. Remove the fuel from the fuel tank using the siphon pump.
4. Raise the rear of the vehicle using a car jack. Apply jack stands to the rear axles to keep the vehicle elevated. Crawl underneath your vehicle from the rear. Locate the fuel tank on the passenger side of the vehicle. Support the fuel tank by applying a car jack underneath the tank.
5. Locate the first aid box inside the trunk area on the package tray. Open the first aid box and remove the first aid kit inside it. Inspect the package tray closely. Notice the package tray is secured by two screws. Loosen and remove these screws using a screwdriver.
6. Remove the package tray from the trunk area. Set the package tray aside in a safe location. Inspect the area where the package tray was located. You should now be looking at the top of the fuel tank.
7. Locate the cover for the fuel sending unit at the top of the fuel tank. Remove the cap of the fuel sending unit using a flathead screwdriver to pry the cap off. Set the cap aside. Underneath the cap is the fuel sending unit.
8. Remove the fuel sending unit using an adjustable wrench. Unscrew the unit and pull it up and out of the fuel tank. Discard the old fuel sending unit.
9. Replace the fuel sending unit by sliding a new unit into the fuel tank. Replace the cover for the fuel sending unit. Ensure the cover is screwed tightly to prevent a fuel vapor leak. Replace the package tray in to the trunk and secure it with the screws you previously removed. Return the first aid kit. Replace the fuel relay into the rear fuse box.
10. Remove the jack stand underneath the fuel tank and lower the vehicle to the ground. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery. Refill the fuel tank. Turn on the ignition. Allow the vehicle to idle for at least 10 minutes to pressurize the fuel system. During this time, inspect underneath the vehicle for a fuel leak.

Mercedes Benz S Class by Inden Design

Inden Design, a German based tuning firm, unveiled their latest package that aims to make the Mercedes-Benz S500 (W221) look more like the S65 AMG.

Along with the S65 AMG front end, Inden Design further modified the front end, side skirts and rear diffuser to reflect their style. Daytime running lights were also installed while the taillights and mirrors were refinished. Accent the entire package with a charcoal-gray matte wrap and you’ve got one clean luxury sedan.

Power has been bumped to 420 hp, in particular thanks to a stainless steel exhaust system with two AMG tailpipes left and right. Due to the increased power, the braking system was converted to 6-piston front calipers and 4-piston rear calipers.

New 20-inch alloy rims fitted with 265/30 front and 275/30 rear tires are available alongside a new braking system with six and four pistons and a ground clearance lowered by 50 mm thanks to the new suspension. Inside, Inden Design fitted the German model with carbon fiber trim, Alcantara and leather.

Inside, the S-Class receives more luxury refinement with the A, B and C Pillars, headliner, dashboard and door panels reupholstered in two-tone leather and black Alcantara. The wood accents have been replaced with black carbon counterparts.




Press Release

FLY EXPRESS - unequal rival by INDEN Design

An icon of good style in the luxury class is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class without any doubts. Unending comfort, last future-oriented technologies, as well as all conceivable safety precautions are inevitable in the car of this category.

The widely known beyond the borders of the Hessian Haiger-Flammersbach noble tuner INDEN Design specializes in the just discussed vehicles, located very near the top category. In this case, Joachim Inden, which is known for so many masterpieces, has undertaken to rebuild the S500 of W221 series from Stuttgart to the facelift version of the S65 AMG. The modifications at the front, the side sills and rear diffuser are associated with the highly visible and distinctive quality of INDEN-Design. Of course, daytime running lights were also installed, and tail lights and mirrors were retouched. The vehicle is completed with the chrome parts, coated with charcoal-gray matte film.

The performance increase up to 420 hp, in particular thanks to a stainless steel exhaust system with two AMG tailpipes left and right, almost inevitably involves lifting of the Vmax limiter. Due to the increased power, the braking system was "converted" to the S600 V12 BiTurbo model with 6-piston front calipers and 4-piston brake calipers. The right set of rims for the perfect vehicle in dimension of 10.5 x 20" with tires in 265/30-20 at the front and 275/30-20 - at the rear axle was fully installed. The standards of agility are set by lowering by 50 millimeters.

As might be expected, the interior was also not spared. The A, B and C pillars, the headliner at the dashboard and door panel are trimmed with two-color leather in combination with black Alcantara. In addition, all former wood pieces were replaced with black carbon parts. The speedometer change to a 360 km/h-scale closes the series of changes inside the vehicle.

As seen in the photos, thanks to INDEN-Design, the Mercedes stomp their hooves impatiently in anticipation of a power struggle with the unequal rival...

How to Remove the Factory Stereo From a Mercedes Benz CLK 430

1. Insert a large flat-head screw driver between the head unit and the dash. Pull back slowly on the screwdriver, prying off the dash in the process. Be cautious and do not rush; the plastic in older models may be brittle.
2. Unscrew the head unit. The existing stereo will be attached with two screws. This is standard in all cars. Use a wrench or screwdriver to unscrew the head unit from its fastenings, as some models have screws and others have bolts. Once the screws are removed, the stereo can be pulled out.
3. Disconnect any wires from the back of the head unit. The antenna wire is a single larger wire; it can just be pulled out of the deck. Unhook any other wires. The stereo is now removed.
4. Install a new stereo by reversing the process.