Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features Archives

Transmission Maintenance

Mar 16, 2017

Maintenance is the key to vehicle reliability, and is the bread-and-butter of the independent workshop. Most vehicle owners know to get their oil changed regularly – witness the growth of quick-lube joints – but what about that automatic transmission?

AMG: Half a Century of Success with Mercedes-Benz

Mar 13, 2017

These three letters stand worldwide for supreme automotive performance, exclusivity, efficiency, and highly-dynamic driving pleasure.

Mercedes-Benz Exhaust System Work

Mar 11, 2017

Isn’t this just “bigger hammer” technology? Not anymore. And not if you don’t want comebacks.

Mercedes-Benz Electrically-Powered Steering

Mar 9, 2017

Introduced in 2011 with the CLS (218) model, virtually every new Mercedes-Benz model that’s appeared since then has this innovative system. We’ll explain how it works and offer some tips for when something’s not quite right.

All Charged Up

Mar 5, 2017

The design, operation, and diagnosis of charging systems and battery control modules, and a look at AC ripple and the problems it can cause.

Careful Adjustments Keep Special Tops Working Great

Dec 12, 2016

In many instances, reinstalling a component will keep the top on an even keel, while other situations require testing, rerouting, or the installation of new parts.

Wiring & Function Diagrams & Descriptions

Dec 9, 2016

This focused tour of the Wiring and Function Diagrams, and Function Descriptions found in STAR Wiring and WIS will help you use this resource more effectively.

The Intelligent Servo Module

Dec 5, 2016

The 722.9 New Automatic Gearbox 2 (NAG2) automatic transmission replaced the shifting linkage in some versions with an Intelligent Servo Module, or ISM.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Dec 1, 2016

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is rarely a concern in most shops, but it should be.

The MAF Sensor and its Diagnosis

Sep 17, 2016

In general use for over three decades, this sensor has proved itself extremely dependable, if you maintain its living conditions and avoid cheap air filters.

Transmission Maintenance

AMG: Half a Century of Success with Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz Exhaust System Work

Mercedes-Benz Electrically-Powered Steering

All Charged Up

Careful Adjustments Keep Special Tops Working Great

Wiring & Function Diagrams & Descriptions

The Intelligent Servo Module

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

The MAF Sensor and its Diagnosis

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