the little knob on the dash does not turn in either direction. it would be nice to see if it helps during this cold weather. can anyone give me any tips on how to get this unstuck. it feels like it will break if i force it. help!

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$500 1982 240d owner "Gunter"
125k miles,4 speed manual
crank windows, MB Tex, all original
no a/c, daily driver
Scorecard so far....
$230 Maaco paint job
$27 dimmer switch, $40 shutoff valve, $45 brake MC, $260 calipers, $40 brake hoses, $40 side fender trim, $20 balancing, $109 lifetime alignment, $10 fuel return lines, $115 oil&fuel filters for next 30k miles

rodsob, i push down on the accelerator pedal while turning my adjustment knob counter clock wise, this seems to lesson the stress on the knob, hope this helps......:p

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Gretchen 1981 240D 4-spd 213,000 mi
1979 240D 4-spd 298,000 mi parts car

1994 BMW 325is
1991 Dodge turbo diesel
1997 ford expedition

BILL

You need to raise the hood and check the cable where it connects to a mechanism that is mounted to the valve cover...have a assistant turn it while you watch and see if it is trying to turn...

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James A. Harris

Should your investigation prove that the cable refuses to budge, the entire assembly -- cable, housing, and screw -- is easy to replace and not too expensive. I've had to replace the assembly on two of the three MB diesels I've owned. The third, an '85 300D, is not equipped with this feature.

Phil

Actually, if you REALLY want to go the cheap route, you can remove the little metal cover from the dashboard side of the cable after removal from the dash. You can then clean out the hardened lithium grease, and apply new. Reassemble everything, and it'll work just fine then.