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Why is there smoke under my hood?
Well, this is a new one on me.
I was actually working on the sunroof and checking the torque. I had the key in 2, engine off, and I noticed idle speed adjusting wire that goes to the dash was smoking (under the hood). It was too hot to the touch. I felt around everywhere else on the linkage, but nothing else was hot. (my first guess is that a wire is touching the glow plug wires) Is this something simple? Or did I do something wrong? :confused: |
What year and model is it? 240D, 300D, 300SD, 300SDL?
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I guess my signature got erased, this is the 2nd time this week I have done that.
:o 1977 300D |
Oops!
That was the magic smoke. You let it out and now I'll bet that there's something that doesn't work on your car.
R |
:eek:
It didnt smell very magical. Seriously though, this one has me stumped. |
dieseldiehard
You figured it out, I want to thank you! The ground strap was loose. I am used to working on cars, but sometimes this car makes me feel stupid. PiP :D |
I had the problem with a cracked battery clamp on a different car.
It had the rubberized type of paint on it, so you couldnt see the crack. The car would run fine if jumped, but wouldnt start. What a nightmare that was. It died at a gas station and I was in my swimtrunks. Classy. Last night I did the motor mounts, my next project is replace the center bearing. So you all havent heard the last of me... ;) |
I ordered the parts last week, so they should be here tomorrow.
PiP:cool: |
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