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Diesel Discussion
04-22-2025, 02:50 PM
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W124 early seat switch to later switch
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W124 early seat switch to later switch
Ok here goes, has anyone ever converted the older style seat switch to the newer switch? My passenger seat works intermittently, headrest doesn't work, but everything does when I connect 12v to it....
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Tech Help
03-24-2025, 02:10 PM
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w124 Front Fender Removal - Anyone have details?
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C Holmes
Nope
Nope
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Diesel Discussion
02-02-2025, 02:11 PM
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Outside temp display
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618
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C Holmes
Outside temp display
When I got my 87 300D the temp display was no good, I had a parts car (95) so I swapped in the display. It works but is always off by 10 degrees. My 87 was in Fahrenheit but the one I replaced it...
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Tech Help
01-27-2025, 06:42 AM
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Power Steering hose size
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Power Steering hose size
Hi, can anyone tell me the proper size (ID) for the low pressure hoses? Mine is an 87 300D. I’ve searched but there seems to be two different sizes quoted.
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Diesel Discussion
01-24-2025, 08:48 AM
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Fix your Alda!
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1,781
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C Holmes
Probably turning the nut the wrong way, its...
Probably turning the nut the wrong way, its upside down so turns the opposite of what you think
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Diesel Discussion
01-21-2025, 10:07 AM
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Block Heater - How Long?
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C Holmes
If you don't know then why do you comment? He...
If you don't know then why do you comment? He wants an answer , not speculation.
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Diesel Discussion
12-20-2024, 07:38 PM
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Power steering
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1,210
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C Holmes
Power steering
I have an 87 300D and the wheel or steering feels quite heavy. I think this is normal for the car but I am not sure I car for it. I do have a 95 320 for parts and was wondering if the box from it...
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Tech Help
12-01-2024, 11:26 AM
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making new holes for switches on wood trim?
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2,969
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C Holmes
The dealer? why are they woodworkers?
The dealer? why are they woodworkers?
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Tech Help
08-19-2024, 03:18 PM
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what W124 year model do you consider the best of all W124 models and why?
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C Holmes
You are right on the money. That’s what best...
You are right on the money. That’s what best means after all.
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Car Audio and Multimedia
05-21-2024, 06:46 PM
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Radio code
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1,028
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C Holmes
Radio code
Hi, I bought a parts car with a good radio, it’s a Becker 1492. I need the code, I went to the web site suggested on one of the posts but there is no 1492 listed anywhere I could find, they tend to...
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Diesel Discussion
01-28-2024, 03:50 PM
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Central Locking symptoms
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532
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C Holmes
Central Locking symptoms
My 87 300D's central locking is driving me crazy, literally, when I got the car it worked but not well. It had a few leaks so I fixed all by changing the drvs door, trunk and fuel flap lock...
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Diesel Discussion
01-05-2024, 08:07 AM
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W124 door handle swap
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742
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C Holmes
Ya it looks the same. In fact I looked very...
Ya it looks the same. In fact I looked very carefully but it would not go. The old one slip right in. .
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Diesel Discussion
01-01-2024, 04:51 PM
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W124 door handle swap
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742
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C Holmes
W124 door handle swap
Hi, I have an 87 300D and a 94 E320 for parts. I have swapped out most of what I can, interior and so on so I like the handles on the 94 way more so I attempted to swap. I started with the rear, it...
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Diesel Discussion
08-21-2023, 08:29 AM
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Steering wheel swap
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479
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C Holmes
Apparently no one knows, to answer myself, No it...
Apparently no one knows, to answer myself, No it can't be swapped. The 87 is the contact ring type and the 94 is the clock-spring type. If the column is stripped and everything exchanged the 3-hole...
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Diesel Discussion
08-18-2023, 06:48 PM
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Steering wheel swap
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479
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C Holmes
Steering wheel swap
Does anyone know if I can swap a steering wheel from a 94 W124 to an 87 W124? I have a complete donor car so if anything would be different I assume the wiring/plugs from the combi switch or A bag. ...
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Diesel Discussion
08-12-2023, 09:27 AM
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Engine vent
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523
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C Holmes
OK, I figured heat activated as mentioned no...
OK, I figured heat activated as mentioned no vacuum or electrical connections. The pan is missing from mine, I have a parts car that may have it.
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Diesel Discussion
08-10-2023, 08:22 PM
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Engine vent
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523
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C Holmes
Engine vent
Hi, was cleaning the frame on my 87 and noticed a flap (door) on the drivers side in the front. Seems to be spring loaded and quite stiff to move. I imagine it must be for cooling on a when needed...
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Diesel Discussion
08-09-2023, 06:41 PM
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right rear window wire routing
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632
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C Holmes
I did inspect it there, no breaks at that point
I did inspect it there, no breaks at that point
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Diesel Discussion
07-30-2023, 10:02 PM
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right rear window wire routing
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632
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C Holmes
right rear window wire routing
Hi, my 87 is not getting power to the RR window, I have had the door apart, regulator and motor work fine when power applied, I have traced the wire from the motor through the door, to the inside B...
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Diesel Discussion
07-29-2023, 06:15 AM
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Round plastic container under rear seat?
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657
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C Holmes
Oh? well I never thought of that. It makes sense...
Oh? well I never thought of that. It makes sense though. Thanks.
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Diesel Discussion
07-27-2023, 06:07 PM
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Round plastic container under rear seat?
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657
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C Holmes
Round plastic container under rear seat?
Does anyone know what this is? There are no vacuum lines to it, just electrical plug with two wires broken off. Also the relay beside it. What does it do?
I thought I had a pic but it was from an...
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Diesel Discussion
07-06-2023, 07:58 AM
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Incorrect Speedometer Readout
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465
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C Holmes
Incorrect Speedometer Readout
Hi, I have an 87 300D (USA model) and the odometer did not work. Everything I read said gasser clusters were the same. I acquired a new cluster from a Canadian car and swapped out. It seems they are...
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Detailing and Interior
06-20-2023, 10:36 AM
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Spray dye for 174 Palomino leather, vinyl, plastic
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6,191
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C Holmes
Very hard for me to get in Canada, even though...
Very hard for me to get in Canada, even though the stuff is made here. Probably get it in China more easily.
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Diesel Discussion
06-08-2023, 09:14 AM
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1987 300TDT Transmission fluid change
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3,875
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C Holmes
Remove the Glow Plugs? Are you kidding? Do you...
Remove the Glow Plugs? Are you kidding? Do you have any idea how much work that would be? He could simply hold the vacuum shutoff down with an elastic. To remove the GP's the intake manifold and 25...
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Diesel Discussion
05-28-2023, 01:19 PM
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Headlight wiper refills
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395
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C Holmes
Headlight wiper refills
Hi, I'm sure someone has figured this out but in case someone hasn't, the 50-60$ refills on Ebay and similar are crazily priced. I went to NAPA and bought the cheapest rear blade they had. It is the...
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Tech Help
05-18-2023, 01:02 PM
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Flickering Fuel Gauge W124
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12,532
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C Holmes
I have a brand new one and it does the same
I have a brand new one and it does the same
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Diesel Discussion
05-17-2023, 09:35 PM
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DIY 87 300D combination switch
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10,769
Posted By
C Holmes
My combi switch is good but the cruise is all...
My combi switch is good but the cruise is all loose so this is in my future. I am wondering if the steering wheel was changed at some point? My 87 has the brass contact ring and yours looks like it...
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Diesel Discussion
05-10-2023, 10:36 AM
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5
W124 (87) Auxiliary coolant pump
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594
Posted By
C Holmes
Mine doesnt seem to be.
Mine doesnt seem to be.
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
05-08-2023, 07:04 PM
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5
W124 (87) Auxiliary coolant pump
Views:
594
Posted By
C Holmes
I know the pump is bad but I changed it with a...
I know the pump is bad but I changed it with a good pump. What I want to know is it always on or is it controlled by the CCU or duo valve or when does it come on?
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
05-06-2023, 03:41 PM
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5
W124 (87) Auxiliary coolant pump
Views:
594
Posted By
C Holmes
W124 (87) Auxiliary coolant pump
Hi, I have searched the forums but can’t get a clear answer without reading several hundred I guess. My 87 (new to me) had intermittent heat, I figured the pump as I had one of these before. It was...
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