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Forum: Tech Help 03-17-2005, 02:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,064
Posted By 124Addict
recently bought a used one at about US$260.00. i...

recently bought a used one at about US$260.00. i think a new one here would cost about US$1,400.00.
Forum: Tech Help 02-11-2005, 05:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
just thought i'd post further enhancements to my...

just thought i'd post further enhancements to my starting problem:

before ecu replacement, turn ignition key and starting goes like this:
"crankcrankcrankcrankcrankcrank(gas...
Forum: Tech Help 02-08-2005, 12:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,064
Posted By 124Addict
Dear Keen, Hard starts are difficult to...

Dear Keen,

Hard starts are difficult to diagnose. A lot of components in these cars contribute to the hard starts and rough idle. I know because I've been through it (during the first year when...
Forum: Tech Help 02-02-2005, 09:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
for the benefit of those who uses this forum's...

for the benefit of those who uses this forum's search engine I might as well list all the appropriate names (only those I've encountered in this forum) of the unit that I replaced: KE Jetronic #...
Forum: Tech Help 02-01-2005, 08:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
Dear mctwin2kam/autozen/yal/schumi (hope I did...

Dear mctwin2kam/autozen/yal/schumi (hope I did not forget anyone),

Thanks for all the help.

I've swapped my control unit with a used one and all is how it should be now, e.g., no more...
Forum: Tech Help 02-01-2005, 05:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
I've got a sad news...swapping the old with a new...

I've got a sad news...swapping the old with a new IACV did not solve the pulsating/erratic throttle plate. I'm left with no option but to try and swap my control box with a used one tomorrow. I...
Forum: Tech Help 01-30-2005, 08:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
Further, last Saturday night, I tried to...

Further, last Saturday night, I tried to experiment and turned the key to on without cranking it. It stayed there for about 2 minutes or so then I turned the key off.

In the morning, when I...
Forum: Tech Help 01-30-2005, 08:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
My shop has not called yet, but I'm going to...

My shop has not called yet, but I'm going to follow it up today.

Just a thought for my car-can bad fuses/fuse terminals/elect wires, affect the rough idle also?

I mentioned earlier that I've...
Forum: Tech Help 01-27-2005, 07:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
Dear mctwin2kman My shop suggested to order...

Dear mctwin2kman

My shop suggested to order for me a new IACV. They intend to swap the old with the new to know if that is what's moving the AFM/Throttle plate so erratically during idle. They...
Forum: Tech Help 01-26-2005, 09:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
Dear mctwin2kman, Me too! I've done a lot of...

Dear mctwin2kman,

Me too! I've done a lot of things with car since I bought it (2nd hand) to make it look, smell and run like a MB would. From upholstery, top engine rebuilt, suspension (F&R -...
Forum: Tech Help 01-26-2005, 04:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
mctwin2kman, By the way, I noticed you have...

mctwin2kman,

By the way, I noticed you have a 1986 190E 2.3. Is this a 16v? Otherwise, I think we have the same engine, m102. Have you seen your throttle plate move so erratically before when...
Forum: Tech Help 01-25-2005, 08:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
Dear mctwin2kman, Thanks, I will do that. ...

Dear mctwin2kman,

Thanks, I will do that.


Dear forum members,

Any other thoughts???
Forum: Tech Help 01-25-2005, 01:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
problem still not solved

Brought my car to a mercedes repair shop (the one who did the oil seals, see first post). I originally planned on buying an OVP from them (guessing it might solve the problem) but decided first to...
Forum: Tech Help 01-24-2005, 11:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
i'm probably referring to the throttle plate...

i'm probably referring to the throttle plate instead of valve. it's not close when idling but its opening and closing repreatedly. any ideas????
Forum: Tech Help 01-24-2005, 08:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
[B]bump :confused: ... anyone??? I opened the air...

[B]bump :confused: ... anyone??? I opened the air cleaner last night and the throttle valve is still moving erratically while idling.

what seems to be wrong?
Forum: Tech Help 01-23-2005, 11:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
still need help

Last Saturday, as recommended, I cleansed the idle control valve with carb cleaners and was able to dislodge a lot of dirt inside. Reconnected it and while the air cleaner was off, I tried to start...
Forum: Tech Help 01-18-2005, 08:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
Dear Autozen, Yes, I think this is basically...

Dear Autozen,

Yes, I think this is basically the same set-up as the 190E 2.3 with the 102 engine. What do you mean by idle air valve, is this the same as idle contol valve resting beneath the air...
Forum: Tech Help 01-18-2005, 06:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,805
Posted By 124Addict
Unhappy W124 230E hard starts and occassional idling woes

I hope you'll bear with me but my problem goes like this:

About three months ago, I had a local shop, who does only mercedes benz's, repair my long-running problem with the oil leak and noisy...
Forum: Tech Help 12-14-2004, 05:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By 124Addict
Dear E300D, Sorry for the inadvertence, I...

Dear E300D,

Sorry for the inadvertence, I used an incorrect call sign.

Regards,

124Addict
Forum: Tech Help 12-14-2004, 01:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By 124Addict
Dear 300D, Don't be afraid to put more...

Dear 300D,

Don't be afraid to put more pressure. I did mine using pliers while holding tightly on the base of the wiper arm. Just be careful not to overdo it. I would suggest that you give it a...
Forum: Tech Help 12-06-2004, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By 124Addict
Thumbs up It came from an old thread but this bright idea really helped me

I tried the "bending it straight" technique and it really works. No need to buy new blades nor put anything on the windshield. Visual inspection of the arms left me aghast looking how skewed it was....
Forum: Tech Help 02-20-2004, 06:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,379
Posted By 124Addict
I agree with Kott, I'm sure it's your ignition...

I agree with Kott, I'm sure it's your ignition coil. But to be sure, I advise you to feel the coil before and after your engine dies. If the coil becomes warmer than usual then it is the culprit.
Forum: Tech Help 05-01-2003, 09:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,870
Posted By 124Addict
sbourg, thanks, but would you, or anyone, know...

sbourg, thanks, but would you, or anyone, know what other rubbers/bushings need replacement in a 124. I know i was not able to replace shock mounts, springs, subframe bushing (i don't know if it has...
Forum: Tech Help 04-30-2003, 04:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,870
Posted By 124Addict
duke, thanks for the input. But would like to...

duke, thanks for the input. But would like to know also if a tire's speed rating provide any significant difference. Mine is currently z rated.

haasman, thinking of that also. I will update you...
Forum: Tech Help 04-30-2003, 02:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,870
Posted By 124Addict
Thank you haasman for going out of your way to...

Thank you haasman for going out of your way to answer this post. You've been very helpful.

I went into the rehabiliation of my car's suspension in the hope that all the annoying sound i hear from...
Forum: Tech Help 04-30-2003, 01:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,870
Posted By 124Addict
one question though about changing to a higher...

one question though about changing to a higher side wall tires - if i decide to change it, am i not just hiding the fact that there might be some other loose parts or other components that need...
Forum: Tech Help 04-29-2003, 09:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,195
Posted By 124Addict
oops, sorry, it's common with the 124 and 201...

oops, sorry, it's common with the 124 and 201 body type (forgot that).
Forum: Tech Help 04-29-2003, 06:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,195
Posted By 124Addict
we have the same engine (M102) and your problem...

we have the same engine (M102) and your problem might be the idle control valve. if you would like to take a look at it it's under the air cleaner and positioned between two intake manifolds. it's...
Forum: Tech Help 04-28-2003, 02:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,870
Posted By 124Addict
I don't think hds or comforts would make such a...

I don't think hds or comforts would make such a big difference. I rode in my friend's 300E and he uses HD's, however with bigger sidewall tires and it's so quiet that its' driving me nuts jsut...
Forum: Tech Help 04-27-2003, 11:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,870
Posted By 124Addict
Smile Got it! "It's the tires, stupid". I will have...

Got it! "It's the tires, stupid". I will have to save up on that one. In the meantime i tried tweaking with some of screws inside the door panels and it was so gratifying to have lessened those...
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