Mercedes-Benz A (W168) (1998 - 2005)
ChangeWhat’s Covered
Haynes AutoFix Repair guides are only available for the following engine variants.
- 140, -L, -LPG Petrol 166.940 60
- 140, -L, -LPG Petrol 166.960 60
- 160, -L, -LPG Petrol 166.960 75
- 190, -L, -LPG Petrol 166.990 92
Please note that Autofix includes access to one engine only, selected after you purchase.
NOTICE: exact coverage may vary between vehicles. Please view this preview to check your job is included.
- Service intervals
- Including service indicator reset
- Specifications
- Engine
- Emissions
- Cooling system
- Electrical
- Brakes
- Steering and wheel alignment
- Air conditioning
- Wheels and tyres
- Capacities
- Torque settings
- Maintenance and repair information
- Engine
- Clutch
- Transmission
- Drive shaft
- Differential
- Steering and suspension
- Brake system
- Heating and air conditioning
- Bodywork and interior
- Electrical system
- Wheels and tyres
- Lubricants & fluids
- Engine
- Cooling system
- Brakes
- Transmission
- Air conditioning
Electronics and Diagnostics
Electronic diagnostics
NOTICE: exact coverage may vary between vehicles. Please view this preview to check your job is included.
A world-leading diagnostics application, now available for DIYers
- Wiring diagrams for engine management, ABS, ESP and air conditioning
- Retrieve data from the vehicle’s engine management/ CAN-Bus system to diagnose faults and component errors which have generated fault codes
- Enter fault codes and see their description with suggested components to test
Comfort Wiring Diagrams
- Clear, “localised” wiring schematics for key vehicle features, with wire and component trace functionality for fast, efficient, first-time fixes.
- Includes pan and zoom functionality
- Highlight feature to trace corresponding wires and components
- Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Central locking
- Exterior lights
- Horn
- Instrument cluster
- Power windows
- Starting/charging
- Supplemental restraint system (SRS)/Airbag
- Wash/wipe system
Fuse locations
- Fully illustrated guide to locating each fuse
Warning lights
- Complete guide to every common warning light and how to respond
Autofix Explained
For a new generation of vehicles, welcome to an all-new repair guide. The Haynes Manual has inspired and helped DIY repairers for more than 60 years, but today’s modern vehicles come with new challenges that can only be tackled by a digital product.
When we first began selling manuals in the 1960s, vehicles were simple to maintain and there were relatively few models on sale. Today, electronics are a vital part of how your vehicle operates and there are more than 100,000 different variants of make/ model/ body type/ gearbox and engine.
So at Haynes, we knew that to continue offering a great product, we needed to take a brand-new approach - nothing less than a reinvention of the repair manual. With so many models on sale, it is impossible to strip down and rebuild enough cars to cover the market properly. Instead, Haynes Autofix is based upon workshop data with added DIY tutorials full of general tips and techniques.
The instructions are no longer step-by-step and are best-suited to confident home mechanics or professionals.
But we’re adding something new, powerful and very important.
Modern cars are equipped with dozens of sensors and ECUs (control units). Today, the first step when servicing a car is to plug a diagnostic tool into the OBD (on-board diagnostics) system of the vehicle.
So, we’re putting an electronics diagnosis module in the hands of DIY repairers for the first time. Enter a fault code and follow the instructions to test components in order, and establish the likely cause of a problem. Our tool goes far beyond what commonly available fault code readers offer, and puts you, the car owner, back in control. Even if you choose not to complete the repair yourself, you will know exactly what the problem is when you hand it over to a workshop.
Haynes Autofix is not a Haynes Manual. We want to be very clear about this, but we know that our new product will enable many thousands of you to continue maintaining your vehicle and troubleshooting problems in a DIY environment.
Note: Autofix is a worldwide product. You will sometimes see RHD (right hand drive) or LHD (left hand drive) mentioned. On location diagrams, we sometimes have LHD drawings only; but they do apply to RHD vehicles in a mirror image.
Interactive Fault Finder
DIY tutorials
The experts at Haynes have compiled 50+ tutorials on tasks that range from changing the oil to replacing a timing belt. Use these DIY friendly guides alongside the data for your vehicle to complete the job correctly first time.
Guides include tools needed, level of difficulty, common problems and expert tips. We’ll even suggest other jobs to take on in conjunction with the one you have chosen.
More content is added continually to ensure you are covered for every job!
Videos
In addition to comprehensive data, diagrams and written tutorials, a wide range of instructional videos are available to view. Understand your job quickly and learn the best way to tackle each one.
More content is added continually to ensure you are covered for every job!
Technical Drawings
What's Covered
Contents
General Information
Chapter 1: Part A: Routine maintenance and servicing - petrol models
Chapter 1: Part B: Routine maintenance and servicing - diesel models
Chapter 2: Part A: Petrol engine in-car repair procedures
Chapter 2: Part B: Diesel engine in-car repair procedures
Chapter 2: Part C: Engine removal and overhaul procedures
Chapter 3: Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems
Chapter 4: Part A: Petrol engine fuel systems
Chapter 4: Part B: Diesel engine fuel system
Chapter 4: Part C: Emission control and exhaust systems – petrol models
Chapter 4: Part D: Emission control and exhaust systems – diesel models
Chapter 5: Part A: Starting and charging systems
Chapter 5: Part B: Ignition system – petrol engines
Chapter 5: Part C: Preheating system – diesel engines
Chapter 6: Clutch
Chapter 7: Part A: Manual transmission
Chapter 7: Part B: Automatic transmission
Chapter 8: Driveshafts
Chapter 9: Braking system
Chapter 10: Suspension and steering systems
Chapter 11: Bodywork and fittings
Chapter 12: Body electrical systems, Wiring diagrams, Reference
Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1998-2004
Front wheel drive
Series –
A140, A160, A170, A190, A210 (W168 Series)
Also covers major mechanical feature of Vaneo
Body – Hatchback
Engine –
Petrol: 1397cc, 1598cc, 1898cc, 2084cc SOHC MPi Chain
Diesel: 1689cc DOHC Chain
PLEASE NOTE that this manual is intended for vehicles built to UK specifications. Although it is useful when the products or systems are similar to those in other markets, there may still be significant differences, especially in areas concerned with safety and emission control.
Exclusions
Does not cover new A-Class range (W169 series) introduced 2005
Product Details
Online Manual
N.b. this is not a printed product
With Haynes Manuals Online you get all the trusted content of a printed Haynes Owners Workshop Manual but with additional features to help you get the job done. Haynes takes automotive DIY into the digital age with this new product which provides the following benefits:
• All-colour photographs with approx. 750 featuring in each product.
• Photos can be enlarged so you can view key details.
• All-colour wiring diagrams to help track problems quickly and easily.
• Videos providing highlights of common DIY tasks.
• Easy search functionality featuring 'instant display'.
• Dictionary of automotive terms.
• Hyperlinks to additional relevant information in other manual chapters.
• Quick links are provided to take you to the most popular DIY tasks.
• Troubleshooting section allowing you to quickly ascertain the cause of a particular problem.
• Conversion calculator for imperial and metric units.
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