1983 300D Electrical Troubles - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

xander6 · #1 12-04-2001, 07:56 PM

Hi All,
When I first start up my car the red brake light, yellow brake pad light and the low fuel light all stay on until I step on the gas pedal and rev it up slightly. Also the headlights seem to brighten up a bit when I step on the gas. The voltage at the battery when running is 14v. The Battery is two months old. Anyone ever seen this? Alternator bad?
Thanks! Charles
1983 240D
1983 300D
1987 190E

engatwork · #2 12-04-2001, 08:06 PM

Try a couple things:
a) Check tension on alternator belt to insure it is tight.
b) Maybe change brushes in the alternator.

Keith_otr · #3 05-22-2006, 11:10 PM

I'm having the exact same problem....so I'm "bumping" this thread for some fresh insight.

Thank you in advance,
Keith

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