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Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 10-26-2005, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,015
Posted By bgoodeve
Thanks, Doc. It failed completely last night...

Thanks, Doc. It failed completely last night after I posted my query. Good news is that it failed with the heat on. Appointment's been made for first thing next week. Thanks again.
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 10-25-2005, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,015
Posted By bgoodeve
Heat Issues

Now that it's getting cold in New England a heat problem in my 2002 ML500 has appeared. When car is cold (below 50 degrees) there is no heat and the lights on the heater controls blink randomly....
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 08-08-2005, 06:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,103
Posted By bgoodeve
Thanks. I'm surprised by the MB nav detail...

Thanks. I'm surprised by the MB nav detail problem. We have a 2004 Mini Cooper S with DVD navigation that is superb. It knows all the back roads around here. I've used Navtech marine products have...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 08-07-2005, 06:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,103
Posted By bgoodeve
Azinn, can you clarify for me? Did you get an...

Azinn, can you clarify for me? Did you get an 2004.1 update of the multi-disc CD NAV? I was told on another forum that they didn't have update past when they abandoned CD in favor of DVD. I have a...
Forum: Tech Help 08-06-2005, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 982
Posted By bgoodeve
Thanks, that is helpful. I think I'll look into...

Thanks, that is helpful. I think I'll look into the DVD upgrade (eventually).
Forum: Tech Help 08-04-2005, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 982
Posted By bgoodeve
Navigation Update?

I picked up a sweet 2002 ML500 (24K miles) a few days ago. I'm somewhat disappointed with the Navigation system compared with others we have such as our 2004 Mini-Cooper S. The level of detail seems...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2003, 03:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By bgoodeve
Well, all the odd and intermittent indicator...

Well, all the odd and intermittent indicator light behavior aside, the problem turned out to be sticky brushes. Tested out the overvoltage relay (I was so sure it would be the culprit) and it was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2003, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By bgoodeve
Thanks, Rick. Will start diving into this later...

Thanks, Rick. Will start diving into this later tonight.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2003, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By bgoodeve
Have the shop manual, and happened to have the...

Have the shop manual, and happened to have the relay mentioned lying around. Was simply wondering if anyone had run into this and could narrow the search.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2003, 07:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By bgoodeve
Bizzare Electric Problem

I could use a little guidance in tracing an electrical problem in my 93 300D 2.5 Turbo. Symptoms are as follows:

With key to "on", left bank of indicator lights are out. and right bank are dim....
Forum: Tech Help 06-18-2003, 05:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,297
Posted By bgoodeve
I second the advice on the grounding connections...

I second the advice on the grounding connections and especially the sensors. Years ago I had a somewhat similar experience. Not so much the overheating, but chronic (really chronic) ac failures....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2003, 08:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By bgoodeve
Thanks. Don't need this yet but I'm sure I will...

Thanks. Don't need this yet but I'm sure I will at some point. As my 93 approaches 250K I'm thinking of taking it off the road and going through it bumper to bumper. This would be on the list.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2003, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By bgoodeve
What was the turnaround time?

What was the turnaround time?
Forum: Tech Help 06-04-2003, 06:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,167
Posted By bgoodeve
Larry, you have nothing to apologize for. At the...

Larry, you have nothing to apologize for. At the end of the day, if I'm doing it myself, it's up to me to determine whether someone's advice or recommendation is valid. Yours has always been focused,...
Forum: Tech Help 06-03-2003, 06:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,658
Posted By bgoodeve
I will be thinking of you. Replacing the core on...

I will be thinking of you. Replacing the core on my 93 was without a doubt the most exhausting automotive experience I've had in some 35 years. Getting everything back in right and tight seemed...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2003, 06:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,454
Posted By bgoodeve
Coachgeo is right, and one project at a time. Be...

Coachgeo is right, and one project at a time. Be sure ALL your vaccum lines are clear and secure (look for cracking at the splices). Since you think you're having shifting problems also, pay special...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-02-2003, 04:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,454
Posted By bgoodeve
It's tight but you shouldn't have to remove the...

It's tight but you shouldn't have to remove the intake manifold. I had success modifying a couple of bicycle headset spanners, which are thin) into "special" tools to deal with the cramped quarters....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-02-2003, 06:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,323
Posted By bgoodeve
Slowmoe, I removed the fan and shroud...

Slowmoe,

I removed the fan and shroud assemblies, and ultimately the radiator when replacing the tensioner and belt. For just the belt I think at least the fan assemblies. I'm sure someone has...
Forum: Tech Help 06-02-2003, 06:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,297
Posted By bgoodeve
Belt must be slipping mighty bad. But what the...

Belt must be slipping mighty bad. But what the heck, replace it and eliminate some of the mystery. Since it's wearing on one side check that the tensioner pulley bearing isn't on the way out while...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-02-2003, 06:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,454
Posted By bgoodeve
Before you go too deep into the injection pump be...

Before you go too deep into the injection pump be sure it isn't something else with the ALDA. Do a search on ALDA. Try some of the (sometimes controversial) adjustments. I found that a half turn...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-29-2003, 05:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,215
Posted By bgoodeve
Check all your motor mounts. Bad or misaligned...

Check all your motor mounts. Bad or misaligned mounts can cause lots of vibration especially at idle. Correcting this on a diesel can make you feel like you have a new car. Assuming all its moving...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2003, 06:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,004
Posted By bgoodeve
My experience is that bubbling is often the...

My experience is that bubbling is often the prechamber (washer/seating problems just leak). Replace or clean and reseat the washer and retorque the injector. If you're still bubbling it's the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2003, 06:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 748
Posted By bgoodeve
But did the shut-off valve work? You need to make...

But did the shut-off valve work? You need to make sure the entire vacuum circuit is intact and clear first. Besides the hose connections, oil contamination and plugging can cause problems. Do a a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-26-2003, 09:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 750
Posted By bgoodeve
Talking The advantage of the bicycle wrenches was that...

The advantage of the bicycle wrenches was that they weren't hardened (since many bike components are soft metals) and were easily modifed. They're also a good size. Go to any bike shop and ask to see...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-25-2003, 06:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 750
Posted By bgoodeve
Alda Wrenches

For any of you who have fumbled around trying to figure out an appropriate combination of wrenches, channellocks, etc. to remove the ALDA unit, modifying a set of bicycle headset spanners works...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-19-2003, 06:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 981
Posted By bgoodeve
Thanks alot. Especially the advice about testing...

Thanks alot. Especially the advice about testing after the installation. I had a diesel on some power equipment run away from me once like that. The panic during screaming flat out high rpms was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2003, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 981
Posted By bgoodeve
Thanks to both of you. I'll try the diagnostic...

Thanks to both of you. I'll try the diagnostic hose swapping over the weekend. This "feels" like a valve problem since all othe vacuum systems are fine. Sloemoe, access looks tight. I didn't find a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2003, 06:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 981
Posted By bgoodeve
Tracing Shutdown problem

My 93 300D 2.5T is fast developing the inability to shut down. I'm looking for a little guidance in isolating the problem. There are no obvious vacuum lines loose or leaking. Originally the lag in...
Forum: Tech Help 08-21-2001, 05:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,004
Posted By bgoodeve
If your system is intact and fully charged I...

If your system is intact and fully charged I suspect your problem is with the aux cooling fans. These are more important than some might think. If not working, the high side pressure will climb off...
Forum: Tech Help 03-21-2001, 04:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,160
Posted By bgoodeve
Thanks Vin, I always wondered what that little...

Thanks Vin, I always wondered what that little grill was. Maybe someday I'll try that test. However, Spring is coming and this syndrome will start working for me not against. Thanks again, Bart
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