How do I view a certain numbered thread, set up private messaging, and get my cars listed under my user name on a posted question? Also, why do I have a red dot next to my name when everyone else has a blue grey dot? How do I change that?

How do I view a certain numbered thread, set up private messaging, and get my cars listed under my user name on a posted question? Also, why do I have a red dot next to my name when everyone else has a blue grey dot? How do I change that?

PM aka Private Messaging is in your User CP or you can click on the user you want to PM name and then select - send a private message
You can list cars in your signature - also in user CP
Red Dot means you are online

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How do I view a certain numbered thread, set up private messaging, and get my cars listed under my user name on a posted question? Also, why do I have a red dot next to my name when everyone else has a blue grey dot? How do I change that?
1) "How do I view a certain numbered thread?"
I'm not sure exactly what you are asking for here. How would you know the number of a thread? Regardless, if you do know the number you could simply append it to this URL to view it:
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=
Most members either browse for a thread or they use the search function to find it. Learn to use the Search!!! It is your friend. Most of the information you seek can be found by using Search.

2) "set up private messaging?"
Go to the User Control Panel ( User CP (http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/usercp.php)) the link is near the top left corner of every page. Select "Edit Options".

3) "get my cars listed under my user name on a posted question?"
Go to the User Control Panel ( User CP (http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/usercp.php)) the link is near the top left corner of every page. Select "Edit Signature".

4) "Also, why do I have a red dot next to my name when everyone else has a blue grey dot? How do I change that?"
The red dot means that you have chosen "Invisible Mode" when you registered. Other members do not see your red dot...they see a gray do for you. To change this go to the User Control Panel ( User CP (http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/usercp.php)) the link is near the top left corner of every page. Select "Edit Options". A blue dot means that member is currently online. A gray dot means that member is currently offline or invisible.

Someone told me to click on the link and view Thread number 11. I couldn't find thread number 11. Therefore I still don't have the information I need on the OVP Relay and the Crank Sensor. Believe me, I am using the search!!!!