W211 E200K - How to replace dip beam and see oil levels

[sturtles]

Hi Guys,

Just like to find out if anyone knows how to replace the H7 dipped beams on the W211 E class?

Also, the MFD is showing top up 1 litre of engine oil on next stop. How do I access the actual engine oil level display?

I've tried the crank position 1, switch to engine status, but somehow, no matter how many reset I pressed, it still does not enter this section...

Not a very friendly car to meddle with

[kepiting1sg]

Hi Guys,

Just like to find out if anyone knows how to replace the H7 dipped beams on the W211 E class?

Also, the MFD is showing top up 1 litre of engine oil on next stop. How do I access the actual engine oil level display?

I've tried the crank position 1, switch to engine status, but somehow, no matter how many reset I pressed, it still does not enter this section...

Not a very friendly car to meddle with

A warm welcome to the forum sturtles and we hope you enjoy your stay with us!

IIRC there is no engine oil level display on the W211 MFD and U probably has to use the engine dip stick.

BTW What do you mean replacing the H7 dipped beam?

Replacing the bulbs, replacing the whole headlamp or retrofitting after mkt HIDs?

[sturtles]

Hi Kepiting1SG,

Thanks for the welcome!

I've been lurking around here for sometime..

Finally needed to decloak to get some help.

The MFD tells me to top up 1 litre of engine oil, so I'm trying to find the dipstick...

The engine bay looks somewhat like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mercedes-c-e-clk-slk-engine-1-8-kompressor-M271-/250844300726

It also indicates the right side dipped beam requires attention, and I'm fighting a tug-O-war with the bulb latch.. and the SBC housing is hot

[kepiting1sg]

Please read for engine oil.

Bulb replacement best get a workshop guy to do it!

[Penyekz]

There is a technique to bulb replacement. I was fighting with it for over an hour and almost gave up until I realised there are 2 latches either side of the bulb. You need to turn the bulb holder latches while anti clock the bulbs. A bit tricky but once you get the technique, its under 5 minutes.

Before I found out, I was cursing and swearing at MB for a good hour! And you would loose a bit of knuckle skin along the way.

Have fun!

[sturtles]

Hi Kepting1SG,

Thanks for the attachment!

That looks like a V6 engine. Mine's an M271 I4... darn, just can't find the bloody dipstick ...

Penyekz, thanks for the tip. Will give it a try. I'm already loosing knuckle skin and burnt without getting anything out