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12-25-2010, 08:54 AM
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voltmeter for W123?
Curious if one ever existed? When I was having trouble with my alternator, I suppose a voltmeter would've been helpful to have if my battery wasn't getting charged. My only alert was that the sound coming from the Becker radio was over-modulated at lower volumes.
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12-26-2010, 02:39 AM
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Inexpensive Digital "Plug In" Volt Meter
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US
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12-26-2010, 09:05 AM
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I carry a similar one and periodically stick it in the lighter socket just to make sure the voltage looks OK. Mine normally reads about 14v in the 300D at highway speeds.
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12-26-2010, 06:22 PM
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300se alternator
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After a extended run the voltage would gradually drop and hover around 12.6 only to return to 14V when the alternator was cool. this kept the battery charged with low dips in between. regulator replaced fault: the rectifier diodes were good but a couple would develop a solder joint problem when warm. rectification was easy re-soldered them and all is normal 14 .1V In a 103 engine this makes a surprisingly big difference in the smooth running of the engine. mak
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12-26-2010, 06:32 PM
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I have the same one pictured in post #2. Found it at Sears parts store.
Very handy if you suspect charging problems.
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12-26-2010, 09:12 PM
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I'm going to bring this over to the diesel forum, there are many more 123's in the diesel group. and your's is a diesel anyway!
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12-26-2010, 09:56 PM
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My DMM rides with me most of the time....I'll stick it into the cigar lighter if I think there might be an issue.
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12-26-2010, 10:10 PM
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Quote:
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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