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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2005, 12:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,601
Posted By 300sd2000
Talking Undid the bolts and removed the seat slightly,...

Undid the bolts and removed the seat slightly, but even before I got it out, noticed a loose 4 or 6 pin connector. Snapped it into place and woila! Seats are working again.

Lucky fix on this...
Forum: Tech Help 06-29-2005, 12:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,197
Posted By 300sd2000
Yeah, to add to my earlier story, I botched the...

Yeah, to add to my earlier story, I botched the tumbler removal process and tried to brute force it on a hot summer day....as they say haste makes waste. I should have just given up early and had a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2005, 12:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,601
Posted By 300sd2000
sounds simple enough will give it try here...

sounds simple enough will give it try here shortly. However, the car with the power seats not working -- I hope its in a position that makes the bolts available to remove?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2005, 10:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,847
Posted By 300sd2000
very frustrating problem that I ran into several...

very frustrating problem that I ran into several years ago where car wouldn't start when hot. Replacing the starter will do it. I got a nice BOSCH replacement one - one car's from mercedesshop or...
Forum: Tech Help 06-27-2005, 10:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,197
Posted By 300sd2000
I sympathize with you. It cost me about $500...

I sympathize with you. It cost me about $500 some 8 years ago when I ran into the same problem on my 300sd. Had to be towed to dealer. No problems since...yeah its a lot of money, but this is one...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2005, 10:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,601
Posted By 300sd2000
well, I'm gonna try taking the seat out...

well, I'm gonna try taking the seat out completely and swapping the electronics, cabling, to the other car (high mileage one). I might be getting rid of the higher mileage one soon anyway.

I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2005, 11:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,601
Posted By 300sd2000
126 Front Seat Electrical Problem (Solved!)

Hello,

I have a 1984 300SD (126 Body Style). The front power seat (drivers) has become inoperable. Absolutely zero movement in any direction

At first I thought it was the seat switch since...
Forum: California / SouthWest - US (AZ/NV) 03-28-2005, 02:24 AM
Replies: 684
Sticky: California
Views: 195,768
Posted By 300sd2000
I Haven't thus far...Have been either doing it...

I Haven't thus far...Have been either doing it myself or taking it to Walter's MBZ. I have met some dishonest independent shops and others have told we to watch out as well.

Hopefully, someone...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2005, 10:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,458
Posted By 300sd2000
You're right, it is pressure not temperature...my...

You're right, it is pressure not temperature...my bad.

But it reminds me of the mod I did to the temp switch right next to the thermostat housing. That temp sensor normally prevents the AC...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2005, 01:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,458
Posted By 300sd2000
OK I hear your points....actual boil point of...

OK I hear your points....actual boil point of coolant is something like 112-120C if I recall correctly.

But the older diesels will get up that high in the peak of summer though, so its not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2005, 12:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,458
Posted By 300sd2000
Um no, the cap on the coolant resevoir on these...

Um no, the cap on the coolant resevoir on these cars (126 Diesel) is a pressurized system -- leaving the cap off while prevent pressure from building - you are right in the sense that I probbaly...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2005, 10:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,458
Posted By 300sd2000
Thanks for the response guys...the plate WAS...

Thanks for the response guys...the plate WAS fastened when the car went in...not sure what caused it to fall off like that or if they jostled it while flushing the coolant...anyway that was just the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2005, 09:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,458
Posted By 300sd2000
Poor Dealer service and Attitude

Hello,

I wanted to get feedback on what other's thought of this or if other's have experienced it:

I had my car serviced at the dealer for an alignment, brake fluid and coolant service. When...
Forum: Tech Help 10-28-2004, 10:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,274
Posted By 300sd2000
A word of caution...if you're car is like mine...

A word of caution...if you're car is like mine (20+ years old) and the key is sticking, do not wait till the last minute. This job was a lot harder had I not proscrainated until the key mechanism...
Forum: Tech Help 10-28-2004, 10:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,274
Posted By 300sd2000
Smile actually figured it out. Thanks for all the...

actually figured it out.

Thanks for all the suggestions above!

1. Tried Grapphite spray already and Liquid Wrench--> no go. This has normally saved me in the past but something happened to it...
Forum: Tech Help 10-28-2004, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,274
Posted By 300sd2000
Help! I've got this same problem - key...

Help! I've got this same problem - key absoluetely will not turn--

Cannot remove lock without turning key.

I've gothe door panel off....there's got to be some way around this?

Thanks
Forum: Tech Help 05-26-2004, 12:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,339
Posted By 300sd2000
maybe I am expecting too much....here's what I...

maybe I am expecting too much....here's what I notice still with the new master and booster (ATE)

1. Three applications of the brake will turn the pedal hard...is this "normal" while driving at...
Forum: Tech Help 05-13-2004, 02:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,339
Posted By 300sd2000
Question: has there been a modification in design...

Question: has there been a modification in design of the brake booster line? I have picked up a replacement line...the line resembles the old one, including the white check valve, except that the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-26-2004, 12:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,339
Posted By 300sd2000
126: Brake Pedal Hard on start

Hello,

I couldn't find the answer for this searching so I will post a new questions.

My 300SD is having problems with a stiff pedal after 2 times when leaving the driveway after being parked....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2004, 02:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,302
Posted By 300sd2000
actually I am facing the same problem as the...

actually I am facing the same problem as the person starting this post....namely, can the booster be slid out while the master cylinder is left bolted to the brake lines....

If I remember...
Forum: Tech Help 04-04-2004, 04:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,047
Posted By 300sd2000
different car, but on my 300SD I just charged the...

different car, but on my 300SD I just charged the system up this morning. You can bypass the pressure switch and the compressor should come on....

But I had the same probelm this morning as...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-03-2004, 04:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 955
Posted By 300sd2000
Ok, Everything's working fine but I'm not...

Ok,

Everything's working fine but I'm not sure about how much freon and oil to add:

0. Condensor, Receiver Dryer and Pressure switches changed. Compressor not disturbed.
1. System Vaccuumed...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-02-2004, 11:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,117
Posted By 300sd2000
Following up on this similar issue, mine pegs...

Following up on this similar issue, mine pegs around 2000-2500 RPM and warm idles around .8 Bar.

Cold idle is 3.0 bar pegged.

This is a 84 Diesel 280,000 miles running Mobil 1 10W-30 (P.S....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-02-2004, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 955
Posted By 300sd2000
well, I've got the old (busted) condensor out and...

well, I've got the old (busted) condensor out and I've got my new one and fan, and receiver dryer ready to go in....

THe new condensor doesn't seem to have come with o-rings...The old ones are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-17-2004, 09:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 955
Posted By 300sd2000
AC Condensor 300SD - how much oil to add?

Hello,

I've got a leaking AC Condensor (Front Right part from the metal tubing)- looks like a pinhole leak. This is the original condensor.

THis is R-134 retrofitted system. For 9-10 years...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2004, 01:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,306
Posted By 300sd2000
Update: Its always whitish smoke and its NOT...

Update:

Its always whitish smoke and its NOT Moist...nor is there any loss of coolant and it has a oily smell...so I don't think its a head gasket issue.

It is most notable at warm idle and the...
Forum: Tech Help 12-02-2003, 09:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 893
Posted By 300sd2000
oil filter housing leak at pressure sender...need help

Hello,

I am leaking oil from the oil pressure sender on my 300SD 1984. Problem is that it isn't the sender, but rather the threads on the housng that are the problem.

Talked to a friend of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-01-2003, 09:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,306
Posted By 300sd2000
Hello, I'm having a similar problem...

Hello,

I'm having a similar problem differentiating what's causing my copious amounts of white smoke...

Everything's been going well, can't understand why all this whitish smoke on takeoff from...
Forum: Tech Help 10-16-2003, 09:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,939
Posted By 300sd2000
by in-large the problem with heat tends to be...

by in-large the problem with heat tends to be with the monovalve. I just replaced the sleeve about 2yr ago and I think once before that....

I was having the same symptoms before, that is of...
Forum: Tech Help 09-15-2003, 03:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,939
Posted By 300sd2000
thank fastlane for the picture...I just linked to...

thank fastlane for the picture...I just linked to their existing picture.....as for the location, I found mine buried right next to the monovalve. It is a detachable connector just hanging loose in...
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