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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By spark3542
If you’re just starting out doing diagnostics,...

If you’re just starting out doing diagnostics, get the cheapest obd2 reader. $10-20 gets you a bluetooth reader that you can read on your phone. ELM327 (for android, there’s another for iphone)
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 460
Posted By spark3542
Yeah, the only critical step is to disconnect the...

Yeah, the only critical step is to disconnect the large black connector at the sbc unit before wrenching, to avoid it performing the self test while your fingers are between it. Then its just normal...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By spark3542
No elec issues except for the parasitic draw on...

No elec issues except for the parasitic draw on my dd. Turned out to be the dead radio/cd. Pulled those fuses and all is well. I think ive only purchased one battery across all 4 cars since i...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-27-2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By spark3542
Yup…love ‘em. I own 4. Wife, son, daughter, and...

Yup…love ‘em. I own 4. Wife, son, daughter, and i each drive one. My dd has 413k on the clock. Just took it on a 2k roadtrip with no concern. Change the oil every 13k topside with vacuum pump. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 450
Posted By spark3542
Update…lubegard is a two part flush. Flushed...

Update…lubegard is a two part flush. Flushed with the big bottle and replaced with chf11s. Added small bottle. Initially still stiff with no perceptible improvement. My son drives this daily into...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-05-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 450
Posted By spark3542
Thanks SB. The lubegard is on order. I’ll...

Thanks SB. The lubegard is on order. I’ll report back how it performs
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-05-2023, 07:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 450
Posted By spark3542
Stiff steering, only turning right E320CDI

Turning the steering wheel to the right at idle is very stiff, turning left is smooth and normal. Bizarre. Without knowing the guts inside the rack, i assume a “spool” is bound up in one direction...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-14-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,630
Posted By spark3542
To close out my issue… The radio/cd circuit must...

To close out my issue… The radio/cd circuit must have been the draw. With those fuses out, I haven’t used my charger in a month…strong crank even when sitting a couple days. I did replace the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2023, 12:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,630
Posted By spark3542
It started today without needing charger, so...

It started today without needing charger, so signs are positive that radio/cd circuit is the culprit. The radio hasn’t worked in over a year, so there may be a pattern here
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2023, 02:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,630
Posted By spark3542
I had disconnected both seat modules previously...

I had disconnected both seat modules previously suspecting those early-on. I now disconnected cd and radio fuses (f26 and f28) at dash. We’ll see tomorrow
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-06-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,630
Posted By spark3542
Just to update the group…i still have parasitic...

Just to update the group…i still have parasitic draw after changing out the alternator. I haven’t had time to root cause any further in the last few weeks, so i put a charger on whenever i might go...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-06-2023, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,042
Posted By spark3542
Also check your temp gauge…i got horrible mpg...

Also check your temp gauge…i got horrible mpg when my thermostat was stuck open.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-31-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,630
Posted By spark3542
It's definitely the wrong regulator The car...

It's definitely the wrong regulator The car cranked and lit off fine (strong battery), and dash immediately went to this screen. You can see from my scangauge at bottom of pic that alternator is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-29-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,630
Posted By spark3542
CDI parasitic draw woes

Here’s the current update (no pun intended)…

Cant find a fused circuit that is drawing…pulled all fuses one at a time

Assume possibly that voltage regulator is drawing when vehicle is off...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2023, 08:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 989
Posted By spark3542
Wallbenz, i would say give another cdi a chance....

Wallbenz, i would say give another cdi a chance.

400k, original “untouched” motor, original tranny (Fluid change, conductor plate changed, but otherwise untouched), oil changed every 13,000...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-24-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 989
Posted By spark3542
....for the romans among us...CDI, CDI, CDI!!

...my favorite odometer reading
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-14-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By spark3542
D911, good thorough vid. I had done basically...

D911, good thorough vid. I had done basically the exact process he laid out, also letting the car go back to sleep when i opened a door.

DB1, fuse 6 had given me problems years ago, and has been...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-14-2022, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By spark3542
Significant parasitic current draw

Troubleshooting a current draw that is getting worse. Im measuring about 4A steady state. Ive pulled literally every fuse one at a time at all 3 fuseboxes without any change to current draw. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-24-2022, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By spark3542
Great subject line…i agree 100%! I havent been...

Great subject line…i agree 100%! I havent been on the forum for a while, but still making my own fuel and running 2005 cdis. Im making my 510th batch at 50gal per batch, and i now have 4 cdis all...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-19-2019, 11:57 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,350
Posted By spark3542
Yes...best car ever. I tried to go newer with...

Yes...best car ever. I tried to go newer with '11 GL350, and had oil consumption and DEF issues immediately. Cried uncle and got rid of it. The Power, Comfort, Fuel-flexibility, DIY maintenance,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-11-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,143
Posted By spark3542
I have the exact same problem on my 2011 GL. I...

I have the exact same problem on my 2011 GL. I replaced the PCV in your pic (didn't pay attention to whether the gasket looked different old-to-new or not. Replaced both air filters.


I'm still...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-15-2019, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,867
Posted By spark3542
Yes. I don't have a lift...just jack and...

Yes. I don't have a lift...just jack and jackstands. Hard to reach the far mounting bolt. Plug and Play.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2019, 10:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,466
Posted By spark3542
Alright, let's get back to the subject at hand. ...

Alright, let's get back to the subject at hand. I know it's going through the engine, since it's not leaking, or in the coolant.

I found on a sprinter forum some similar posts with almost...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2019, 05:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,466
Posted By spark3542
I use Rotella T6 synthetic 5-40 oil exclusively. ...

I use Rotella T6 synthetic 5-40 oil exclusively. I have used exactly the same oil in my 05's for well 200k miles now, changing it only every 13,000 when the dashboard chirps at me.


No...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2019, 12:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,466
Posted By spark3542
OM642 Oil Consumption

My new-to-me GL350 is consuming oil at an alarming rate...probably a quart about every 300 miles!


I don't know whether the dreaded oil cooler seal has been changed yet, so I assume I have that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,321
Posted By spark3542
You're right...my bad. My brain was thinking...

You're right...my bad. My brain was thinking water pump. Thermostat is even easier.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2019, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,321
Posted By spark3542
Common failure of stuck open thermostat. I've...

Common failure of stuck open thermostat. I've changed 3...2 on the same car. Easy change. Hardest part is getting the fan/shroud out, and even that is not too hard.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,645
Posted By spark3542
...and BTW, congrats on the CDI score. Needless...

...and BTW, congrats on the CDI score. Needless to say I'm a CDI fan.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,645
Posted By spark3542
Yes, it's all about the offset. The "ET" number...

Yes, it's all about the offset. The "ET" number stamped on the inside of the rim signifies how many mm the bolt surface is from the center of the wheel.


My bundts on my 83 had ET30, I found a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-01-2019, 07:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,656
Posted By spark3542
If you do all of the above, and still confirm...

If you do all of the above, and still confirm very low mileage, check that your thermostat is not stuck open. I had one stick open on my CDI and mileage dropped to 17 confirmed over 400 miles. The...
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