Hello all - This is my first time posting here. Yesterday, I traded my husbands' vehicle (at his urging, of course) for my dream car. A beautiful red 1975 240d. I have wanted a 240d for 2 years and have finally received this awesome gift. (OK, how female of me, I cried while driving it on my way home...... )

The gentleman who I traded with does work on many vehicles and specializes in older British cars - Austin Healys (sp?), minis, TRs, etc.

My car has many "glitches" but there are some issues that are safety related. I will be doing alot of the work myself. I am fortunate enough that the trader lent me a MB engine manual (pretty daunting) and another MB car manual.

* no low beams
* had to take out the fuse for the wipers b/c they wouldn't stop and of course, now the horn doesn't either
* no heat.....made for a brisk ride this a.m. while driving my hubby to work
* no e brake....
There are others but these are what I'm most concerned with. I've been going over the manuals and the trader has offered to let me use his hoist and tools and have his spare parts - have I died and gone to heaven?

Any suggestions gratefully received.

I very much enjoy reading all the posts on this forum.

To add to this post. I did install the Ecode lights in to the 300TD and I did not have to change anything in the buckets. No cutting or anything. The Hella Ecodes just slipped right in.

Dave

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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car

Welcome, welcome do you know what chassis that is? Could you post a pic? A bit old for me to help, I think.

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So the consensus is that these E-Code lamps work well? I am considering buying a set to replace the Phillips Ultra-Blue's I put on my car about a year ago....they're better than what I had, but still far from amazing in terms of what CAN be had. I'd like good lights as I drive at night about 65-70% of my driving.

The H6054 e-code replacements with 100/80watt Premium Xenon lights are only $105....

80 from 55watt is not that big of a difference so I doubt the alternator needs any changes, but can the existing wiring handle it? Thats an extra 6-7 amps or 60-70watts overall....

I know I modded my brake light system from 42 watt (two standard lamps) to 84watts and a LED bar (about 4-5watts) so close to 90 watts...and it has 0 probs on the existing wiring.

Would relays and such be needed? Or should I go with the lesser 55/60 bulbs. I'd really like the brightest possible...

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

100000x yes. Although the hot spot brightness of the DOT 7" round is ok the light distrubition is not. Even a stock wattage lamp will be a dramatic improvement.

-Jason

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.