Originally Posted by
scotty18
Hi everyone
I've owned a Crossfire for 5 years now and have just found this great forum so thanks to the administrators for making this place.
It's just about selling advertising to them - your assistance will come from the members here.
I purchased my car used and it is a UK '53' plate -
You Brits talk funny - none of that makes sense to us. But welcome anyway.
Recently it has developed two problems, the first of which a mechanic has diagnosed as the propshaft central bearing needing replaced. Chysler have told him they don't supply the part I need on its own, I have to buy the whole propshaft which costs £1,100
I have been looking online and have found a reconditioned part for a lot cheaper but it is described as being for the 2004 model and later. I wondered if anybody knows if this will be substantially different from the 2003 model or if you think the part is likely to fit? I'm not trying to be cheap but I have recently been made redundant and money is tight.
I believe the only changes made between '03 and '05 to 08 were the trim options. I cannot imagine that it won't fit - but others who know more will be along soon enough to tell you for certain.
Also, I suspect that someone here will be able to tell you where you can get the part you need without buying the parts you don't REALLY need. The drive train is essentially SLK320 and I suspect the part is available from Mercedes and aftermarket outlets. Again, wait and see who shows up to set things strait.
The second problem I have is that my brake lights have now started staying on the whole time whilst driving. I have a friend who is an autoelectrician who has offered to look at this for me and he says it's likely just a problem with the brake light switch. My question though is if anyone knows where the brake light switch is located so that I can tell him rather than him opening up the entire car. Is the switch in the panel under the steering wheel?
This has come up before. I've never had the problem, so I don't pay attention to what is said. It is either under there, or part of the brake equipment under the hood. But I am almost certain it is under the dash, where the brake pedal can actuate it.