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Old 01-17-2006, 08:08 PM
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Question PLEASE Help Toasted Strip fuse on the relay

Greetings All,
I had to have my sweet 82 300CDT towed yesterday I think she will be allright with a few minor adjustments
Some help if one may...
I was preparing myself to change the glow plugs, the symptom was no glow plug light and won't start. Thanks to trusty Whunter and the Dieselgiant.com I began by removing #1, but alas a thought entered my brain (by reading the instructions) the "Strip fuse" located on the Relay, easy enough to check pop the top and it is toast!
Now the question... do I replace the Strip fuse (if yes with a 30 or 80 amp), should I go ahead and replace the Relay (or how to test??) and of course I think (pleasssssse correct me if I am wrong) put in at least the #1 glow plug.

Thanks for all you guys do...

Joe

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Old 01-17-2006, 08:23 PM
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if the fuse is bad you don't get a light.
just change the fuse.
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Old 01-17-2006, 08:26 PM
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Thanks!

80 amp? or 30? I assume 80 but just ask my wife what happens when I assume

Also pick up a new # 1 glow plug? What the heck it's out why not new back in... refer to above regarding assuming...

UH OH, I DID NOT MENTION.... NO GLOW LIGHT AND WOULD NOT START, HENCE THE TOW.

Joe
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Old 01-17-2006, 08:42 PM
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Test glow plug resistance.

#1. Test glow plug resistance, you may have one or more shorted.
#2. Remove the glow plug harness, between relay and glow plugs, OHM test for shorts, extreme visual inspection for cracks/broken insulation.

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Old 01-17-2006, 08:51 PM
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Thanks Whunter!!! Always the best!

Oh by the way... that 91 350 I looked at in oct 04, is still on the lot. The dealer told me then he would not take less than 10k, he now has it at 6995.00 really it's a shame, it is a well maintained car...just a bad color. I almost want to offer him 4 but my wife would shoot me.

thanks again.

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Old 01-18-2006, 12:26 AM
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...just a bad color.

Joe
What color is it?
I wonder if there is a way to tell if the engine has had "the bends" issue addressed?
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Old 01-18-2006, 06:46 PM
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Should I order more?

#1. Test glow plug resistance, you may have one or more shorted.
#2. Remove the glow plug harness, between relay and glow plugs, OHM test for shorts, extreme visual inspection for cracks/broken insulation.

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Vehicle 1982 Mercedes Benz 300CD Turbo
Part: Strip Fuse
Note: 80 Amp

W,

Thanks again. My relay is realy toast. (smells burnt, and the platic is melted) I replaced the strip fuse to no avail, now I am ordering F1101-60420
From Phil. Do you think I will need anything else? The Harness omhed out well, little resitance on # 2 and # 4.

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Joe
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Old 01-18-2006, 09:57 PM
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New harness, ask Phil

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Do you think I will need anything else? The Harness omhed out well, little resitance on # 2 and # 4.

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Joe
New harness, ask Phil for the price.
They should read the exact same on a good harness.
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Old 01-24-2006, 09:27 PM
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Thanks Whunter

Got my new realy and glow plugs from Phil (kit was only 113.00!!) what a deal!

Changed 4 of the 5 glow plugs, old ones looked in great shape, Is there a suggested service interval on glowplugs?

Anyway, that and an "italian tune-up" and she's running like a good old mercedes again.

Thanks for all you do.

Joe
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Old 01-24-2006, 10:06 PM
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Rule of thumb:

Rule of thumb:
When you begin to have cold start issues; check the glow plugs first...

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