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1991 300D 2.5
While I was driving this morning I believe that my throttle cable broke. The car starts and runs fine, but when I step on the accelerator I get no response at all??? I've never had to replace one of these. Any help would be appreciated. Am I missing something?
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1995 E420 152k 1991 300D 2.5 348116 daily driver 1992 300E 2.6 196k-work in progress(head gasket) 2002 BMW 745Li 93k |
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there are clips that can break on each end, I tried looking up the parts on the buy parts tab, but got stymied... next step would be to have someone step on the accelerator while you trace what's broken.
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Thanks. I'll get on it. Hoe difficult is it just to replace?
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1995 E420 152k 1991 300D 2.5 348116 daily driver 1992 300E 2.6 196k-work in progress(head gasket) 2002 BMW 745Li 93k |
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The last one I installed took about 10-15 seconds, of course I've done it several times before so I'd allow 1-2 minutes to complete the job on a 'first-time' basis.
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After further inspection(someone else stepping on the acceleroator). I have now realized that the cable isn't broken, everything still moves as it was designed. It just seems like the engine is unresponsive...I just get a continuous idle. I can't rev the engine at all; the transmission will engage in D and R, but there is just no response from the accelerator. What could it be??
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1995 E420 152k 1991 300D 2.5 348116 daily driver 1992 300E 2.6 196k-work in progress(head gasket) 2002 BMW 745Li 93k |
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are you SURE all is moving properly? I know it's hard to see the linkage on the IP on the60x series turboed motors. verify the fuel enrichment rod is moving on the IP. if it is... um how good do you feel about changing IP?
I have a spare?
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There is a plastic bracket that holds a bellcrank to the underside of the intake manifold just above the cruise control, that also can fail (sometimes are over-tightened and cracked or damaged from removing the manifold without first disconnecting this part). Available from M-B or guys here usually, I too hope it isn't the IP.
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Ah ha found the problem. After vstech's comment about the IP I decided to look a little closer. It was simply a matter of one of the rods slipping off of the ball on the linkage. All is good. Thanks guys.
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1995 E420 152k 1991 300D 2.5 348116 daily driver 1992 300E 2.6 196k-work in progress(head gasket) 2002 BMW 745Li 93k |
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Somebody ring the bell.
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Perhaps the ball-socket joint(s) just need to be lubricated once in a while. I never lubed my ball and socket throttle linkages on my '83 SD, perhaps I was supposed to? Last edited by Skid Row Joe; 09-28-2010 at 01:56 PM. |
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I was ahead of you on that one. I just finished lubing them with ATF.
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1995 E420 152k 1991 300D 2.5 348116 daily driver 1992 300E 2.6 196k-work in progress(head gasket) 2002 BMW 745Li 93k |
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I use Mobil 1 on some automotive-related lubing projects. |
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Well I used what I readily available. I had towed back home(3 miles). I had it in the garage and that's all that I had on hand at the time. I've heard about the outstanding lubricating qualities of Mobil 1.
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1995 E420 152k 1991 300D 2.5 348116 daily driver 1992 300E 2.6 196k-work in progress(head gasket) 2002 BMW 745Li 93k |
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Now, if I could find good tires and tubes for it...... |
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I vaguely remember reading a service bulletin (or recall) about the possibility of these connections popping off on some models. Does that ring a bell with anyone?
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