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Forum: Tech Help

09-05-2003, 03:36 PM

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w124 - Cabin heat goes on and off?

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Posted By JohnUK

Not sure about your model but I suspect the...

Not sure about your model but I suspect the solenoids (if they exist) are near the heater matrix under the dash. Someone else will kindly confirm it. I would just find the fuse in the fusebox and...

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09-05-2003, 05:40 AM

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w124 - Cabin heat goes on and off?

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Posted By JohnUK

I'm not familiar with your model but it might be...

I'm not familiar with your model but it might be helpful to eliminate the solenoids that control the water flow. On my W124 230CE the heater is full on when the fuse blows since the solenoids must be...

Forum: Tech Help

09-04-2003, 08:10 PM

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Let's all post a pic of our Benz(s)

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Posted By JohnUK

Here's my '90 230CE having a nice day out on the...

Here's my '90 230CE having a nice day out on the North York Moors. Were these 230 coupes ever sold in the US or are they just a bit rare? This one came with black rear lights, chrome bumper trim,...

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09-04-2003, 11:15 AM

Replies: 20

"typical" lifetime of a waterpump?

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Posted By JohnUK

FWIW, my pump seal died at about 110k. The...

FWIW, my pump seal died at about 110k. The annoying thing was that the mechanic who fitted the replacement didn't check that a blanking bolt was properly tightened. This unscrewed itself over the...

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09-04-2003, 11:01 AM

Replies: 8

Fuel Pump Relay - Dry Joint photo

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Posted By JohnUK

Under normal circumstances, I would agree with...

Under normal circumstances, I would agree with Steve about why some joints fail. Solder is pretty soft and cannot be relied upon for mechanical strength. In this case, I can't think what may have...

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09-04-2003, 04:46 AM

Replies: 8

Fuel Pump Relay - Dry Joint photo

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Posted By JohnUK

Thanks for the information Donnie. This begs the...

Thanks for the information Donnie. This begs the question: is it a worn pump that makes the relay connection fail or is the pcb not up to the job in any case? One possible answer would be to know how...

Forum: Tech Help

09-03-2003, 12:08 PM

Replies: 8

Fuel Pump Relay - Dry Joint photo

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Posted By JohnUK

Fuel Pump Relay - Dry Joint photo

After suffering the symptoms of random fuel starvation on my 1990 230CE, I found enormous help on this forum and fixed the problem in around five minutes. By way of a thank you, and for the benefit...

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