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Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,029
Posted By bbeardb
I really like this! Excellent.

I really like this! Excellent.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,068
Posted By bbeardb
I've only started looking at newer diesel Benzs...

I've only started looking at newer diesel Benzs recently, but I think I have to agree with your pricing structure you've noticed, and think you got a good deal. Anything around 150K miles and under...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-27-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,107
Posted By bbeardb
No, I never did. If the new ground works for...

No, I never did. If the new ground works for you, let me know. I'd be curious.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,895
Posted By bbeardb
For the cost of a tank of fuel (or less if you...

For the cost of a tank of fuel (or less if you want a cheap one) you can get a new tumbler.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-26-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,758
Posted By bbeardb
You might find you'll get a better response if...

You might find you'll get a better response if you don't post the same question in 9 different threads. If it's that important to you, it might be best to start a fresh post.

EDIT: Sorry, it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,758
Posted By bbeardb
I didn't want to spend $170 for a new ignition...

I didn't want to spend $170 for a new ignition housing, and I didn't really want to pull the cap off the housing to mess with the internals to see if I could figure it out. So I wedged a piece of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,758
Posted By bbeardb
Here is where to look when the housing is still...

Here is where to look when the housing is still installed. I inserted a screwdriver in between the steering column and the dash wood to depress the pin. The ignition needed to be turned all the way...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,758
Posted By bbeardb
I have the housing out. From what I'm seeing,...

I have the housing out. From what I'm seeing, there is nothing for me to grind off since I do have it out. Grinding the actual steering lock pin at the very end of the housing won't work since it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,758
Posted By bbeardb
A picture is worth 1000 words, as they say. That...

A picture is worth 1000 words, as they say. That picture was invaluable. Housing out. Thank you!

I'll post another one somewhere showing where exactly to look when it is installed in the car.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,758
Posted By bbeardb
Ok, I get it it. I don't have to grind the pin,...

Ok, I get it it. I don't have to grind the pin, only find it and depress it. Damn, don't know why I was stuck on the fact that if I didn't have to grind it off it didn't matter. :bangin:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,758
Posted By bbeardb
But the point is my lock is not engaged, and he...

But the point is my lock is not engaged, and he had to grind it out because he couldn't turn the key. I can turn the ignition because my tumbler is out, and the wheel is not locked, therefore my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-23-2009, 02:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,758
Posted By bbeardb
Sorry, I do not want to sound rude, but it seems...

Sorry, I do not want to sound rude, but it seems everyone is interested in my steering wheel lock pin. I thought it was interesting that I couldn't see it, but not important. So in bold:

I can...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-23-2009, 01:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,758
Posted By bbeardb
But do I even need to see the pin if the ignition...

But do I even need to see the pin if the ignition lock it out and the "key" so to speak is turned? The steering wheel is not locked.

I simply can't get this housing out of the column.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-21-2009, 08:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,758
Posted By bbeardb
Ignition Lock Housing Removal Help

EDIT: pictures speak volumes. See below for pictures of the pin that needs to be depress and how I depressed it to get it out. For this to work, you MUST be able to turn the ignition, otherwise...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-21-2009, 10:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,758
Posted By bbeardb
With the key stuck in the palm sander trick, I...

With the key stuck in the palm sander trick, I got the thing to turn (use an older ugly key for that and it vibrated a nice groove in the key "handle"), and it's definitely the wheel lock that is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2009, 12:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,758
Posted By bbeardb
Is this the part you are talking about? ...

Is this the part you are talking about?

Hope the link works: http://catalog.peachparts.com/item.wws?sku=W0133-1605516&itempk=78169&mfr=Valeo&weight=1.65

I can't seem to find anything...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,758
Posted By bbeardb
It wasn't a cheap key and tumbler. It was like...

It wasn't a cheap key and tumbler. It was like $100 OEM from the dealer. I didn't know there was anything else you could replace. Kinda pissed it stopped working after two months. And it's not a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2009, 07:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,758
Posted By bbeardb
New ignition lock tumbler busted?

EDIT: poor mans fix for busted steering wheel lock, or ignition housing below, with some pics.

Has anyone ever had their new/replaced ignition lock freeze up on them?

I replaced mine about two...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-11-2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,123
Posted By bbeardb
No code needed. I didn't need special tools and...

No code needed. I didn't need special tools and I have the same car and radio, but there are some Mercedes radio "keys," - little puller tools. But like I said, wasn't needed when I pulled mine out...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-05-2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,432
Posted By bbeardb
Does it tune North America radio stations just...

Does it tune North America radio stations just fine? Usually there is an issue with AM.
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-05-2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,432
Posted By bbeardb
Where did you get the VDO?

Where did you get the VDO?
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-02-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,357
Posted By bbeardb
Do you happen to have a link to that page? I...

Do you happen to have a link to that page? I can't find it on the Becker US sight.

http://www.beckerautosound.com/

As for the repairing, if new units weren't so ugly and look so out of place...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2008, 04:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,939
Posted By bbeardb
I think I fixed it. I did my wheel bearings...

I think I fixed it. I did my wheel bearings awhile ago and figured it might be just a hair loose, since I know you don't really want to tighten them too much, and they are supposed to have a tad bit...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2008, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By bbeardb
Low Freon it was. My uncle has a 30# bottle of...

Low Freon it was. My uncle has a 30# bottle of it so we dumped some in there (I had to drive to Nebraska to get it done though. Good thing I had another reason to go there.) Will see how long it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2008, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By bbeardb
Huh, don't know why I didn't think of that. ...

Huh, don't know why I didn't think of that. Maybe because it was too obvious. I guess I just didn't think it would up and leak out over winter. But then again, I didn't drive it. Maybe the seals...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2008, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By bbeardb
AC only works on low fan speed

I need some help troubleshooting my AC. Couldn't find much to relate in my searches.

Basic background:

It's still R-12. It's worked the whole time I've had it, and on long trips it would...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 05-01-2008, 07:44 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 33,037
Posted By bbeardb
Exactly my point and no need to restate it. I...

Exactly my point and no need to restate it. I thought I made that pretty clear. Determining what is illegal is not interesting because it is generally simple. That is why I've found this odd that...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 04-30-2008, 07:10 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 33,037
Posted By bbeardb
Well, I've read all 17 pages of posts. It seems...

Well, I've read all 17 pages of posts. It seems like the majority of it is arguing over what is legal or not. That's not so interesting.

I believe it would be far more interesting in arguing...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-28-2008, 06:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,939
Posted By bbeardb
Yep, new shocks before new tires.

Yep, new shocks before new tires.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-28-2008, 05:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,701
Posted By bbeardb
Dealing with the tools and short time available...

Dealing with the tools and short time available to me, I did what I could. I told him to take it back to the guy and ask to take a look for free even though it's been a year. It's frustrating as I...
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