This is cool when one needs a temporary 1-day Dutch license plate (for instance when importing a car): [Wayback/Archive] Kenteken Font | dafont.com
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Posted by jpluimers on 2025/03/07
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My E61 BMW dashboard showed a yellow icon with a car on a lift: it meant the battery was running low
Posted by jpluimers on 2024/11/01
It looks like my E61 needs the battery to be charged at least every few weeks. Need to figure out why.
If I don’t, then the light on the right shows.
At first I thought this might be a key-fob issue (which was also running low on batteries), but that is a different icon. A few weeks later without using the car, date and time in the car were being reset, so it is definitely a car battery charge issue.
Some links:
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CarCareKiosk All Videos Page – Mercedes-Benz SLK300 2009
Posted by jpluimers on 2024/10/11
Had to explain the better half remotely how to check coolant and oil levels (as they thought the car was leaking) so here are some videos I will surely need later for remote assistance (:
[Wayback/Archive] CarCareKiosk All Videos Page – Mercedes-Benz SLK300 2009
- [Wayback/Archive] How To Open Hood: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 3.0L V6
- [Wayback/Archive] Coolant Level Check on a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 3.0L V6
- [Wayback/Archive] Check Oil Level 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 3.0L V6
- [Wayback/Archive] Add Windshield Wiper / Washer Fluid: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 3.0L V6
Query: [Wayback/Archive] r171 slk check coolant – Google Search
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HELP e60 bulb type | BMW-Driver.net Forums
Posted by jpluimers on 2024/07/05
To make sure my spare light bulb set is complete, the list from [Wayback/Archive] HELP e60 bulb type | BMW-Driver.net Forums (same for E61):
details for the E60 are
Dipped/Low Beam: H7 (499)
Main/High Beam: H7 (499)
Side/Parking Lamp: W5W (501) “THESE ARE YOUR ANGEL EYES”
Front Fog Lamp: HB4 9006
Front Indicator: PY21W
Tail Lamp: P21W
Rear Fog Lamp: P21W
Reversing Lamp: W16W
Rear Indicator: PY21W
Stop/Tail Lamp: P21W
Note to self: the indicator lamps (PY21W and W5W) are all orange.
Query: [Wayback/Archive] bmw e60 signal lights side bulb type – Google Search
--jeroen
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Heat development in the car according to time and outside temperature – Hitzeentwicklung im Auto nach Zeit und Außentemperatur | Statista
Posted by jpluimers on 2024/06/21
Most PNG/JPEG versions of this get the bottom right corner wrong (it should read 66 Celsius, not 68).
I have colourised the table as most of the PNG/JPEG versions have.
[Wayback/Archive] Hitzeentwicklung im Auto nach Zeit und Außentemperatur | Statista (English below)
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Mercedes R171 SLK fuel pump/filter replacement links”
Posted by jpluimers on 2024/05/12
Some links to give us an impression how much work replacing the broken fuel pump in a R171 SLK is.
Just in case it isn’t the fuel pump but just the fuel pump fuse or fuel pump relay: there are 5 places where fuses and relais are situated in the R171:
- Engine Pre-Fuse Box
- Engine Compartment Fuse Box
- Instrument Panel Fuse Box
- Luggage Compartment Fuse Box
The last one has these fuel pump related IDs:
-
№ Fused function Amp 4 Fuel pump assembly 20 -
Relay A Fuel pump relay
Articles/videos:
- Easier to read printed: [Wayback/Archive] Fuse Box Diagram Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R171; 2005-2011)
- Easier to read on-line: [Wayback/Archive] Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) (2004-2010) Fuse Diagram • FuseCheck.com
- [Wayback/Archive] Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) (2004-2010) Fuse Box Diagrams – YouTube
- [Wayback/Archive] Fuse box location and diagrams: Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (2005-2011) – YouTube
- [Wayback/Archive] www.slkworld.com/attachments/slk-r171-fusebox-layout-pdf.598071/ [Wayback PDF view] PDF view
Via:
- [Wayback/Archive] R171 Fuse and relay locations and pics and descriptions | Mercedes SLK World
- [Wayback/Archive] Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R171; 2005-2011) fuses and relays | Mercedes SLK World
Fuel pump articles/pictures
Short steps:
- Empty tank with siphon until it is below 30%
- Empty trunk
- Put trunk lid in the topmost position
- Remove all lining from trunk
- Remove plastic trunk/roof luggage divider parts
- Unscrew electronics panel so it lowers down
Now you can check fuse and relay. If both are OK, then continue below, otherwise reverse steps 6. through 1.
- Remove metal lid that was partially hidden behind the electronics panel (be careful with the long wires: bundle them safely)
- Move the insulation between above lid and fuel tank up
- Disconnect the wiring from the round plastic tank entrance cover
- Remove round plastic fuel tank entrance that is behind the insulation so you can access the inside of the fuel tank
- Pull the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank
- Disconnect the fuel pump assembly
- Disassemble the fuel pump assembly
- Swap the old and new pump
- Reverse steps 13. to 1.
- Test after reversing step 10.
Most important video is the one below about a SLK 55 AMG (it works for any R171).
Articles
- [Wayback/Archive] Fuel filter change | Mercedes SLK World with non-functioning pictures at [Wayback/Archive] images1.snapfish.com/232323232 or web.archive.org/web/*/http://images1.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp:95%3Enu*
- [Wayback/Archive] Fuel Filter Replacement Interval – Update | Mercedes SLK World
The fuel filter replacement schedule for my 2005 SLK was 5 years, however I noticed the replacement schedule for the same part went to 15 years in 2009 so I contacted MB:
“Thank you for taking the time to write us, we appreciate your interest in Mercedes-Benz products. Please note that we have confirmed with our technical Assistance Department that for both vehicles, the fuel filter is now replaced at 15years or 250,000km.
Kind regards,
Frédéric
Customer Relations
Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.”Vehicles affected:
SLK280 2006 – 2011
SLK300 2006 – 2011
SLK350 2005 – 2011
SLK55 2005 – 2010…
I own a 2006 SLK280 and the 2006 service manual states that the fuel filter is to be replaced every 65,000 miles or 5 years. However, the 2009 SLK service manual states that the fuel filter is to be replaced every 15 years or 150,000 miles.
…
Dear Mr. Poniatowski,
Thank you for your email to Mercedes-Benz USA.
The service interval for the 2009 SLK is different from the 2006 SLK, as the 2009 SLK is a new design.
Please continue to service your 2006 SLK as instructed in the 2006 Service Manual.
We appreciate the opportunity to respond.
Sincerely,
Eileen
Mercedes-Benz USASo much for consistency. Maybe MB USA didn’t the get same memo that MB Canada did?
- [Wayback/Archive] R171 Fuel pump replacement | Mercedes SLK World with pictures in the replies:
- [Wayback/Archive] fuelpump-jpg.375290 (352×198) fuel pressure regulator
- [Wayback/Archive] fueltankexploded-view-jpg.375426 (682×377) The pump is #20 , and fits down into the hole in the un-numbered assembly right below it in the diagram. After draining your tank and removing your filter,
- you have to remove the sender,
- disconnect the pump electrical connector at the bottom,
- twist the two knobs out of the way
- lift the pump up and out.
- I’m managed to release the fuel pump from the tank.
- This is done by moving the spring loaded catches as shown in my pictures.
- The pump housing then comes out by pulling up.
- You will need to disconnect the filter assembly and
- push the pipes inside the tank
- to allow the pump body to come through the hole.
[Wayback/Archive] pumphousingcatchleft-jpg.377602 (352×198)
[Wayback/Archive] pumphousingcatchright-jpg.377610 (352×198)
- Does anybody know the way to take the plastic pump housing apart?
I’ve got some dodgy photo’s of the screwhead but I’ve never seen anything like it, Torx, Phillips and Straight screwdrivers don’t work.[Wayback/Archive] screw-1-jpg.377770 (800×450)[Wayback/Archive] screw-2-jpg.377778 (800×450)
[Wayback/Archive] housing-jpg.377786 (800×450)
So the plastic housing , in the end I just had a temper tantrum with it and gave it a pull, lo and behold it came apart, no screws nothing just 4 lugs holding it together …. winner :)
So what I had to do is take the 2 rings off the old pump and fit them gently (don’t hammer it) to the new pump, these along with the rubber type restrainers are what hold the pump loosely in the plastic housing, I did struggle attaching the main pipe to the pump and it would probably be better to get a really small jubilee clip instead of trying to force the existing clip on.
And that was it, put her back together and she’s running like a dream :) - Well I am at this place too and could use some help understanding how the hose connector to the pump works. I have the ears of the connector pried outwards (pictured), but after some serious pulling in that enclosed space it hasn’t even budged! How hard to I need to pull? Am I missing how the connector locks to the flange on the pump?[Wayback/Archive] pump-connector-jpg.393777 (800×598)
Never mind – better leverage was all that was needed.
- The complete assembly (pump + housing), P/N A2114702194, was informed by master Jeff in the thread. This part is correct! The retail cost for this unit is 390 euros, tax excluded.I decided to order the pump on its own, since the housing looked perfetly fine in my case. Speaking with German autoparts seller and sending pictures of the pump, we came up with V30-09-0052, same pump used in other AMGs 55. It is manufactured by Vierol in Germany and the cost, 150 euros.Today I took the assembly apart and replaced the pump (only). They are identical and it worked as a charm. As I said, car is running great.I am sharing the pictures for others that may want to select this lower cost option as a fix for a faulty pump.[Wayback/Archive] dsc_2435-jpg.469993 (338×600)
V30-09-0052
PCS1
X-Ref :221 470 8494
Kraftstoffpumpe
Fuel Pump
Топливный насос
Pompe à carburant
EAC
Charge 887066740
742-
4046001 562952
VIEROL AG GERMANY http://www.vierol.de[Wayback/Archive] dsc_2433-jpg.470001 (338×600)[Wayback/Archive] dsc_2434-jpg.470009 (338×600)
- In order to replace the pump, you will need to remove split the housing; pictures below.
- [Wayback/Archive] dsc_2297-jpg.470089 (800×450)
- [Wayback/Archive] dsc_2299-jpg.470097 (800×450)
- [Wayback/Archive] dsc_2300-jpg.470105 (800×450)
- [Wayback/Archive] dsc_2301-jpg.470113 (800×450)
- [Wayback/Archive] dsc_2303-jpg.470121 (338×600)
- [Wayback/Archive] dsc_2304-jpg.470129 (800×450)
- [Wayback/Archive] dsc_2308-jpg.470137 (800×450)
- [Wayback/Archive] dsc_2312-jpg.470145 (338×600)
- [Wayback/Archive] dsc_2297-jpg.470089 (800×450)
- The Vemo pump I installed is running fine in my SLK55.
The code for the pump is V30-09-0052.You just need to be very careful when taking apart the plastic housing, see the pictures I previously posted in this thread. The plastic housing is hard to un-clip, it is very brittle and if mishandled it will break.
The original mercedes Part compromises the pump + housing.
- [Wayback/Archive] fuelpump-jpg.375290 (352×198) fuel pressure regulator
Videos (roughly in the order you need them)
- [Wayback/Archive] mercedes slk R171 2005 feul pump replacement. – YouTube (dismounting + lowering the electronics panel; removing parts of the trunk/roof divider mechanism)
- [Wayback/Archive] mercedes slk R171 2005 feul pump replacement part2 – YouTube (shows how to remove the metal lid and being careful with the wiring)
- [Wayback/Archive] Mercedes R171 m272 350 slk replace fuel pump job well done – YouTube (starts after the metal lid and round plastic tank entrance have been removed)
- [Wayback/Archive] Part 2 replace fuel pump R171 m272 350 slk 2005 model up job well done tnz sir trustedand god blees – YouTube (testing)
Separate video: [Wayback/Archive] Fuel pump mercedes slk 2005 read description!!! – YouTube (shows the location of the fuel pump)
Way better video, though much larger video with lots (~5 minutes) of prequel: [Wayback/Archive] MY 2005 SLK55 AMG GETS A NEW FUEL SYSTEM REFRESH – YouTube
The actually interesting bits:
Parts:
- Not needed: Mercedes Fuel Tank Sending Unit – A1715420617 (EUR 50-150)
- Not needed: Electric Fuel Pump- A2114702194 (EUR 300-500)
This is actually the full pump assembly which is costly.
If you don’t damage the plastic, you can get away with just the pump itself which is way cheaper.
Needed: Just Electric Fuel Pump – V30-09-0052 (EUR 100-200) - Needed: Fuel Pump Tank Seal – A171471027964 (EUR 10-20)
- Optionally needed: Fuel Filter – A1714701090 (EUR 200-300)
Depending who you ask, this needs replacing every 5-15 years or every 150k km/miles.
[Wayback/Archive] Motor Mercedes SLK 200 Kompressor não funciona, Barulho compressor ar-condicionado VW FOX – YouTube is a video in Portugese (but translated subtitles work very well) with relevant details starting at 3:10
[Wayback/Archive] 2006 Mercedes SLK200 Kompressor (R171), Fuel filter change – YouTube
Related
[Wayback/Archive] Jeroen Wiert Pluimers @wiert@mastodon.social on X: “@geerlingguy Spending an hour for road assistance to arrive and diagnose (fuel pump broken) was just enough to figure out how far south and how well the Northern Light was visible. Time wel spent (:
Queries
- [Wayback/Archive] r171 350 slk fuel pump location – Google Search
- Mercedes Fuel Tank Sending Unit – [Wayback/Archive] A1715420617 – Google Search
- Full Assembly of Electric Fuel Pump – [Wayback/Archive] A2114702194 – Google Search
- Just Electric Fuel Pump – [Wayback/Archive] V30-09-0052 – Google Search
- Fuel Pump Tank Seal – [Wayback/Archive] A171471027964 – Google Search
- Fuel Filter – [Wayback/Archive] A1714701090 – Google Search
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Some links on BMW E61 5-series roof related things: repairing broken cables, panorama roof repair, etc
Posted by jpluimers on 2024/02/05
Repairing the cabling is a long job but doable if one is careful:
- [Wayback/Archive] Kabelbruch BMW Heckklappe E61 E91 für 5€ reparieren??? – YouTube
- [Wayback/Archive] Beispiel: Montage BMW E61 Touring – SenCom T.Q. – Rep.-Satz Kabelbaum Heckklappe – YouTube
The panorama roof looks a lot harder to me:
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Python Breaking Distance calculator (includes the German DIN 1451 font for traffic signage)
Posted by jpluimers on 2022/09/20
If you ever want a good visual representation to compare the breaking distance for a car at two different speeds, and see at what speed you will hit the human “obstacle”, then use the Python script mkbremsweg.py.
Git repository: [Wayback/Archive.is] joschtl / bremsweg · GitLab.
The image is generated in the current directory
It probably won’t work on Windows as it dynamically builds a very long command-line calling ImageMagick tool [Wayback/Archive.is] convert once to do all the drawing.
The text in the picture for now is hardcoded in German, but would be easy to adopt.
The fonts used are and FreeSans and [Wayback/Archive.is] Alte DIN 1451 Mittelschrift Font Family · 1001 Fonts (which the Germans use for Traffic Signage and is very similar to fonts used in other countries).
Calculations are based on [Wayback/Archive.is] Bremsweg-Rechner für Anhalteweg & Bremsweg – Johannes Strommer.
Via:
- [Archive.is] Kristian Köhntopp on Twitter: ““Ich fahre zu schnell. Mit wieviel Tempo Mangel ich das Hindernis platt?“ Script und GitHub Link… “
- [Archive.is] Christoph Meißner on Twitter: “In @StadtLeipzig wird ja dort wo Tempo 30 angeordnet ist, grundsätzlich (wenn überhaupt) erst ab 41 km/h geblitzt. Der Unterschied: dort wo man mit 30 km/h anhalten kann, hat man mit 40 km/h eine Restgeschwindigkeit beim Aufprall auf das Kind von 35 km/h. Warum? Weil man es kann! … “
- [Archive.is] Dr. bar. met. Paul B. on Twitter: “Für alle, die so was brauchen können, liegt mein #Anhalteweg-Veranschaulichungs-Bilder-Erstell-Skript jetzt auf … offen. Warnung: es ist nicht schön, und es braucht ImageMagick und Python.… “
–jeroen
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bimmer.work : VIN Decoder for BMW
Posted by jpluimers on 2022/03/09
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BMW E46: beeping when driving slowly and the ABS computer being broken
Posted by jpluimers on 2022/01/31
Some time into the waiting for a new ABS/DSC computer to arrive for my E46, I heard beeping while driving slowly (it would start when standing still and disappear when driving around 20 km/h).
This was odd, as I didn’t touch anything besides the steering wheel or the gas and break pedals.
Nothing in the instrument cluster changed either, so that put me in the wrong direction.
When the ABS/DSC computer is broken, the cluster looks like this:
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The Wiert Corner - irregular stream of stuff 