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06-22-2006, 11:24 PM
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1981 380sl 3.8l 107 oxygen sensor
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good point
Good point, I did not think of that, however the instructions for o2 sensor say that it will work for shielded and none shielded.
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06-22-2006, 11:19 PM
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1981 380sl 3.8l 107 oxygen sensor
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yes
I bought the new bosch sensor that came with the crimp and the shrink tube. In the instructions it says to cut off the old sensor and crimp this new one to the same piece of wire to preserve the...
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06-22-2006, 09:10 PM
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1981 380sl 3.8l 107 oxygen sensor
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test
As a test I grounded the o2 plug on the frame and the car rpm's dropped so it's working. So what I will do is cut off the old sensor crimp the new one and preserve the old OEM connection.
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06-22-2006, 09:07 PM
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450SL Odd Behavior
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dima4855
fuel
How long has the fuel been in the gas tank?
How are the spark plugs?
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06-22-2006, 01:23 AM
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1981 380sl 3.8l 107 oxygen sensor
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update
What I was trying to convey was I think the wire is exposed because someone yanked on the connector and thus I believe it does not make proper contact and was wondering if anyone had an idea of how...
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06-21-2006, 08:04 PM
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this is my third day looking at threads!!I need help!!
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dima4855
relay
I have a 81 380sl and the fan didn't work because the 100c switch and the relay. Mine had it just for the aux fan.
As far as the climate control, mine had the exact same thing and it was vacuum...
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06-21-2006, 08:01 PM
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1981 380sl 3.8l 107 oxygen sensor
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1981 380sl 3.8l 107 oxygen sensor
Problem:
Lambda system is not functioning (supposedly due to a bad or non function o2 sensor).
I bought a new bosch sensor from *********************** and it does not come with the original...
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06-13-2006, 04:32 AM
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1981 380sl 3.8l 107 engine management unit
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dima4855
update
Well I put the radiator back in and the car started to idle normally again like the lambda system started working... I did notice that the relay for the lambda system was very hot, but it was...
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06-12-2006, 01:36 PM
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1981 380sl 3.8l 107 engine management unit
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dima4855
aka
Also known as the lambda control unit
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06-10-2006, 12:46 PM
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1981 380sl 3.8l 107 engine management unit
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dima4855
ecu
No, I was talking about the ecu.
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06-08-2006, 10:34 PM
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1981 380sl 3.8l 107 engine management unit
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dima4855
okay
Do you have any testing instructions?
If I ever get it fixed I'll let you know.
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06-08-2006, 08:21 PM
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1981 380sl 3.8l 107 engine management unit
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dima4855
1981 380sl 3.8l 107 engine management unit
Greetings,
Someone in this forum had said "Welcome to Mercedes, fix one thing, another breaks", boy he was right........
As you all know I had huge problems with my idle control system and...
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Tech Help
06-05-2006, 05:50 AM
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overheating with a/c on 81 380sl
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dima4855
update
put in the correct antifreeze, but it did not seem to make any difference, however after the car hit 105 I kept going, but pushed harder and never pushed beyond 107....... another thing that was odd,...
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Tech Help
06-05-2006, 01:23 AM
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1981 mercedes 380sl STALLING
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dima4855
response
I can e-mail you a picture of mine, but the attached link will take you to autopartswarehouse which has a picture of your idle control valve:...
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06-04-2006, 01:44 PM
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Vibration on CA highways 1994 S500
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dima4855
tires
I would check the tires, just because they are balanced dosen't mean the belt didn't split.
Check your suspension by putting the car on ramps, check for obvious loose/broken parts.
Describe the...
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06-04-2006, 01:41 PM
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overheating with a/c on 81 380sl
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fan problem fixed overheating still
Okay, so I yanked out the thermostat and replaced it. Changed the aux fan switch and the fan kicked on at 100c and the temp went down. However, when I was on the freeway with the a/c on high pedal to...
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06-04-2006, 01:36 PM
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1985 380sl starting problem
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dima4855
uhmm
I can't buy a distirbutor for my ford for that much.....
I always try to stick with the OEM parts, you might check autopartswarehouse and see what they are asking
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06-04-2006, 01:34 PM
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1981 mercedes 380sl STALLING
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dima4855
to 86560sel
I am a little confused, you don't know how to remove which part? the idle control unit? My connection was loose on the idle control unit you might check that on yours and see if it's loose.
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06-04-2006, 01:33 PM
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1981 mercedes 380sl STALLING
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dima4855
Finally Fixed Thanks To All
Greetings,
I redid my vacuum lines again, since when I was replacing the thermostat everything was in the way. Found that the warm up compensator was mounted by only one bolt in the wrong place,...
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Tech Help
06-04-2006, 01:28 PM
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1981 380sl 3.8l 107 vacuum midoficiation question
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dima4855
testing
yes, there is some emission testing, but I was able to pass with the retard portion and air pumps vaccuum line off. thanks.
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Tech Help
06-02-2006, 02:47 PM
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1981 mercedes 380sl warmup erichment compesator
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dima4855
answer
the line on top is just a vent, as I found out.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
06-02-2006, 02:46 PM
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1981 mercedes 380sl warmup erichment compesator
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dima4855
you are correct
I just called the dealer and the line is a vent......
This car is a ....
Dmitri
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
06-02-2006, 01:21 PM
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1981 mercedes 380sl warmup erichment compesator
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1981 mercedes 380sl warmup erichment compesator
Having a vacuum diagram hell.
I pulled off the the warmup enrichment compensator (warm up regulator) off my 1981 mercedes 380sl to do some other work.
In the mean time I also worked on the vacuum...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
06-02-2006, 01:21 PM
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Idle controllers for 107 V-8's, interchangeable?
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dima4855
just bought one for a 380sl
I heard they were not interchangeable.
Just paid 216 for mine.
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06-02-2006, 01:19 PM
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1981 mercedes 380sl warmup erichment compesator
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dima4855
1981 mercedes 380sl warmup erichment compesator
Greetings,
Having a vacuum diagram hell.
I pulled off the the warmup enrichment compensator (warm up regulator) off my 1981 mercedes 380sl to do some other work.
In the mean time I also worked on...
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Tech Help
05-29-2006, 03:22 PM
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1981 380sl 3.8l 107 vacuum midoficiation question
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dima4855
1981 380sl 3.8l 107 vacuum midoficiation question
Greetings,
On the distrutor of this car there is a vaccuum advance and retard. The diaphram for the retard portion is shot and so is the switchover valve which controls when the vacuum is applied to...
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05-26-2006, 05:09 AM
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1981 mercedes 380sl STALLING
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15,713
Posted By
dima4855
help
so how do I clean the ics plate again?
found another problem:
part# on my idle control unit is: 002 545 07 32
according to the dealer it should be: 002 545 01 32
So what does that mean is...
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Tech Help
05-24-2006, 03:25 PM
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overheating with a/c on 81 380sl
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3,359
Posted By
dima4855
status
Replaced the radiator cap and now replacing the switch for the aux fan on the thermo housing. My mechanic told me it was normal for the car to boil at about 105 to 110??? Does that sound right to...
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Tech Help
05-24-2006, 03:17 PM
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1981 mercedes 380sl STALLING
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15,713
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dima4855
update
gvb,
how do I clean the ics plate?
second thing is it appears the that my idle valve is good, however the control unit might not be because when the I check the voltage when the plug on the idle...
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Tech Help
05-24-2006, 02:35 PM
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5
1985 380sl starting problem
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1,987
Posted By
dima4855
coil testing procedure
Ignition coil terminal 1 and ground should be between .5-2v
terminal 15 and ground should be 4.5v
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