I went at this last night. 2004 C230 coupe. I managed to do this all while the mechanism was still in the door. I did not drill any rivets/airbags or cut a huge hole in the door like some other guy on YT. Used the speaker hole to work. It was difficult, but I managed. Took me about 3hrs. The mechanism has a black plastic cover held on with 1 screw and a number of clips around the edges. Putting the spring in was challenging, but I didn't invent any new swear words. Thanks to OP for telling me to drill out the hole because the new spring metal is larger diameter than the old. Thanks for the video.
Thank You for being so "detailed" in your video! Other videos don"t explain the problem or the details like you do!The smallest of information can make a difference!
Excellent DIY guide video. Still helping people many years later. Thank you for acknowledging how its a tricky job, certain Mercedes videos suggest everything is super easy and make no comment on how to overcome the challenges to be faced.
Thank you so much! Your guide was super useful for fixing my drivers lock. I wasn't sure for the spring's position as it was broken but you saved the day. Greetings from Greece!
For everyone who replace the spring and want to test the lock before re installing the door trim !!! it's crazy but the door trim or specifically, that little plastic piece near where the door clips into the hinge has to be on for the lock to work. So anyone who takes off their door trim, your lock WILL NOT WORK, it will unlock but not lock but do not replace the actuator. The reason is there is a button on the car which detects when the door is closed and that button will not be pushed sufficiently if that plastic piece on the door trim isn't there.
Having the same problem for my 2004 W211 E200K..in the mean time I used electric tape. it works well. it won’t last long due to humidity in Malaysia..so I have purched the springs and forcet for USD4 and will fix it next week..Any way thanks for yr good video bro..
Super instructional video! Is your car Keyless-go? If not, do you know if this the same operation and actuator A2117200935 for keyless-go cars? Mine isn't bouncing, but doesn't latch. I also understand the gear/cam can become damaged, so in my mind it would be wise to pick up the repair kit that contains these items as well.
Excellent video and helpful. Do you think the spring could be replaced while the actuator is loosely hanging in the door? If so I may not be necessary to drill out the rivets.
I have a question. Now that the window rail is free did you bolt it back up after drilling out the rivets or is it just jiggling in there every time you use it?
Hi. Any recomendations for a W204 rear door? Looks like a similar actuator with W203 in the video. My right rear door is stuck closed and wont open from outside or inside. I assume the motor itself inside the actuator gone. I ve managed to remove the inner lining and then door card without destroying it. My question is: how do I open the locked door? I can see that the lock itself is on the hinge locking it.
If you cant reach the mechanism to manually unhook at the actuator itself then the lock actuator must be broken for you to reach it. The good thing is that all these locks are plastic.
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I went at this last night. 2004 C230 coupe. I managed to do this all while the mechanism was still in the door. I did not drill any rivets/airbags or cut a huge hole in the door like some other guy on YT. Used the speaker hole to work. It was difficult, but I managed. Took me about 3hrs. The mechanism has a black plastic cover held on with 1 screw and a number of clips around the edges. Putting the spring in was challenging, but I didn't invent any new swear words. Thanks to OP for telling me to drill out the hole because the new spring metal is larger diameter than the old. Thanks for the video.
Thank You for being so "detailed" in your video! Other videos don"t explain the problem or the details like you do!The smallest of information can make a difference!
Excellent DIY guide video. Still helping people many years later.
Thank you for acknowledging how its a tricky job, certain Mercedes videos suggest everything is super easy and make no comment on how to overcome the challenges to be faced.
Thank you so much! Your guide was super useful for fixing my drivers lock. I wasn't sure for the spring's position as it was broken but you saved the day. Greetings from Greece!
perhaps the most clear of all of the videos for the 'bouncing lock' repair issue
Thanks, I never saw complete video of spring replacement.....now we have it !
Thank you, my friend! I just fixed my 2006 slk55. It has the exact same door lock mechanism as your car. Much appreciated!
For everyone who replace the spring and want to test the lock before re installing the door trim !!! it's crazy but the door trim or specifically, that little plastic piece near where the door clips into the hinge has to be on for the lock to work.
So anyone who takes off their door trim, your lock WILL NOT WORK, it will unlock but not lock but do not replace the actuator.
The reason is there is a button on the car which detects when the door is closed and that button will not be pushed sufficiently if that plastic piece on the door trim isn't there.
Where did you get the spring?
Having the same problem for my 2004 W211 E200K..in the mean time I used electric tape. it works well. it won’t last long due to humidity in Malaysia..so I have purched the springs and forcet for USD4 and will fix it next week..Any way thanks for yr good video bro..
Thank you for this, I now have a much clearer path to fixing this issue.
you are welcome....
Thanks, just did this job thanks to you! Took 2 hours though!
Exactly what I was looking for, works perfectly! Thanks man! :)
Thank you for the very informative, and detailed, video regarding this very bothersome issue. Cheers!
Hello. I m very thanks full for your video. I have a same problem my is c180 komperssor.now I m sure it need change that little things u don.🙏
Do you think would be possible to insert the spring without taking all the lock mechanism out from the door, operating through the speaker hole?
Do you think we can do this for w204 ??
Super instructional video! Is your car Keyless-go? If not, do you know if this the same operation and actuator A2117200935 for keyless-go cars? Mine isn't bouncing, but doesn't latch. I also understand the gear/cam can become damaged, so in my mind it would be wise to pick up the repair kit that contains these items as well.
very nice video.. step by step in clearly,, Thank you
Great demonstration. No an easy DIY!
not easy, time consuming.....
From we can buy this small ring u changed.?
Excellent video and helpful. Do you think the spring could be replaced while the actuator is loosely hanging in the door? If so I may not be necessary to drill out the rivets.
Happy trails. I'll use the tape method.
What kind of grease did you put on the mechanism?
Great video man, you're a legend
Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for sharing your repair.
I've installed the spring like you, but at 6.29 when you push and pull it clicks. Mine isn't doing that? Any ideas. How can I contact you.
Thank you so much. It is so helpful.
thank you! hopefully the same for a w251, what type of grease do you prefer for the mechanism?
I replecement the sprin and stil the same the dor dont loock? Whats I can do?
Obrigado pela seu vídeo, congratulacion!!!!!!!!
DID YOU HAVE TO POP RIVET THE FRAME BACK?
Just saw your video, was going to buy a replacement. Now I will fix it myself. Where did you get the new spring?
This is the repair kit I used. amzn.com/B00Z1OY30I
Very good video. T.Q
Where did you get the replacement spring from?
Excellent videos thank you!
I had it mine would not lock so i changed it and still no lock please help 2004 e320
Why is always passenger side I have b class same problems bad design.well done good video.
Wonderful video, indeed a good job! :)
I just changed the actuator on my grand caravan and still does the bouncing do you have any information you can share with me and thanks for the video
Whats yuo did?
So what about the rivets that were drilled out? Were they replaced? I would imagine there would be some rattles in the door panel without them.
10mm Bolts With Nuts....or new Rivets if you want to get a kit from Harbor Freight Tools.
I have a question. Now that the window rail is free did you bolt it back up after drilling out the rivets or is it just jiggling in there every time you use it?
Can you please answer the question
He put 10mm bolts back on. He already answer Ed the question
Thank you bro.
Good video.
Thank You!!!
Nice❤
Hi. Any recomendations for a W204 rear door? Looks like a similar actuator with W203 in the video. My right rear door is stuck closed and wont open from outside or inside. I assume the motor itself inside the actuator gone. I ve managed to remove the inner lining and then door card without destroying it. My question is: how do I open the locked door? I can see that the lock itself is on the hinge locking it.
If you cant reach the mechanism to manually unhook at the actuator itself then the lock actuator must be broken for you to reach it. The good thing is that all these locks are plastic.
How did you get your spring back?
Yup, new door! Fuck that 🤣
what was the total time on the job please as the spring has just gone on my CL203 Sport Coupe :( and I will have to get this done on mine.
filming it it took forever....just work, I will guess 2-3 hours without rushing....
Good job
Still bounces, I think the spring direction was wrong.
Where can I buy the spring? Thanks.
This is the repair kit I used. amzn.com/B00Z1OY30I
@@Casmigethat link is dead. Do you have a description?
What did you replace the rivets with?
M5 screw&nut
supper work
Tanks for you
Very nice!
Thanks
thanks
Awesome
I call those a mouse trap spring or a Jesus Christ clip.
i have E320
Try this before you start dismantling your car.
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