Was trying to remove the wire plug from the cigarette lighter on my s-class and couldn’t figure out how it was connected. It is so counterintuitive. Thanks for the video.
Hi friends, as parts are getting harder to find and more expensive for this generation W209, W203 and W211, it is a good idea to buy the least and most available parts, hope this trick of swapping the cover for the cigarette lighter compartment help someone to solve one issue easier.
@jasonmaxwell2883 I did it. You need to cut through the metal of the existing socket and break the see-through plastic to remove it. Quite ugly solution but it can be done. I have now installed a USB charger in its place.
@@BenzAddiction If it's the answer to my question, it doesn't work. No need to clean it, the cover stays open when I'm trying to lock it (push the lid down). It is r350 (2012).
Was trying to remove the wire plug from the cigarette lighter on my s-class and couldn’t figure out how it was connected. It is so counterintuitive. Thanks for the video.
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Very well done - excellent instructional video - thank you 🙏
Thank you, Mark, for watching :)
I appreciate your videos. I have a new-to-me CLK500 coupe, so I’m certain I’ll be making some of the same repairs. Thank you!
@kumquatbilly you are welcome, good luck with this fun mini project:)
Hi friends, as parts are getting harder to find and more expensive for this generation W209, W203 and W211, it is a good idea to buy the least and most available parts, hope this trick of swapping the cover for the cigarette lighter compartment help someone to solve one issue easier.
Excellent and easy project. I am thinking of replacing the cigarette lighter with a dual USB outlet in a w202, will look into this further
Awesome, good little fun project ;)
Did you do it? I would like to replace the socket with a USB plug, but I can't figure out how to remove the existing socket.
@jasonmaxwell2883 I did it. You need to cut through the metal of the existing socket and break the see-through plastic to remove it. Quite ugly solution but it can be done. I have now installed a USB charger in its place.
Very good info , thx.
You are welcome 😊
Merci 🎉
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Hmmm do you really have to put some force on the gear shifter? I seem to be having issues with my c230 where I can’t get it off
Shouldn't really. Just put the gear in D.
@@BenzAddiction I’ll give her another go later today, there’s just nothing to grab on to so might have to pry it open
@I.Fumblebee.I That's the way, be patient not to break the trims as the original parts are hard to find and expensive. Good luck.
Can't lock mine on 2012 r350. Any advice ?
Pull it out and clean it, will be good.
@@BenzAddiction If it's the answer to my question, it doesn't work. No need to clean it, the cover stays open when I'm trying to lock it (push the lid down). It is r350 (2012).
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