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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-24-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,135
Posted By willjohn123
94 E420 For Sale WY/CO

Sale Pending

White 94 E420 215Kmi. Still runs great & fast. Almost brand new tires. Originally sold in Hawaii, then in las vegas before i bought it. I always kept it garaged and didn't drive...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-18-2011, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 421
Posted By willjohn123
83 300D in CO, parts or fixeruper $500

216k Miles. Lots of rust. It ran good until the other day it started to cut out and then died when hot going up hill. It still runs but not very well. I don't have the $ to fix. It could be as...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 842
Posted By willjohn123
OK so I finally did some thinking and realized...

OK so I finally did some thinking and realized that this whole trans flare thing started around the same time as I adjusted the ALDA. I re-adjusted it about a turn and a half, and the flare seams to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-19-2010, 05:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 842
Posted By willjohn123
83 300D Trans Flare, Did I try Everything?

216K miles. I have flaring shifts on 2-3 and 3-4. So far I have re-routed the vac lines bypassing the egr stuff, replaced & adj. the modulator, Trans X, K1 & K2 spring kits, & I have about 12" of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-19-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,218
Posted By willjohn123
I had a corroded connection on the plug that is...

I had a corroded connection on the plug that is on the backside of the headlight/foglight bracket, causing the bulb not to work when everything else was OK. Mine was so bad that I had to bypass that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-02-2010, 05:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 689
Posted By willjohn123
I will only be buying cars from desert citys from...

I will only be buying cars from desert citys from now on. No more from back east or from out in the country.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-01-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 689
Posted By willjohn123
Another cause for blower noises

Dead mice
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-24-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,232
Posted By willjohn123
Well, my float did not have the tube over it, and...

Well, my float did not have the tube over it, and the bottom is plastic, with the one tab for the reserve light wire. am I missing more than just the tube? I will try to get new wire from radio...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-23-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,232
Posted By willjohn123
Nicrome Wire Connections on Fuel Level Sender

I pulled my fuel level sender today and the wires were totally gone. I can see where the reserve light wire is supposed to go. How does the nicrome wire connect at the bottom? Is it just wrapped...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-22-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,073
Posted By willjohn123
OK i think i figured it out. The power is coming...

OK i think i figured it out. The power is coming from pins 3 & 4 on the relay, not the plug. So it must have a short internally. Junkyard time.
As for the GVR4, 119K, also green, it lives in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,073
Posted By willjohn123
Glow Plug Relay Draining Battery

I have a battery drain, so I put the test light between the battery and the starter lead and started unplugging stuff. The light goes off when the 4 wire plug on the GP relay is unplugged. The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2010, 09:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,899
Posted By willjohn123
I am trying to chase down a similar problem. ...

I am trying to chase down a similar problem. Does anyone have a scan of the card that should be in my fuse box cover? I have not been able to find one so I have no idea what fuse does what.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-20-2010, 05:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 687
Posted By willjohn123
Thanks for the reply. I just solved the problem....

Thanks for the reply. I just solved the problem. The tumbler turned fine, but the ears on the lock that rotate the switch were broken, so when the lock was turned, the switch wasn't. The connector...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-20-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 687
Posted By willjohn123
Removing Ignition Switch Plug From Broken Switch

The factory manual states that after 1980 the ignition switch plug can only be removed when the key is in the #1 position. My switch and/or steering lock seams broke so that the vacuum and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-12-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 398
Posted By willjohn123
82 300D Ignition Lock, switch & Rad. Hoses

Found these while cleaning out the garage. I sadly no longer own the diesel. These parts have never been used, just bought as spares.

Ignition switch - $20

Ignition Lock Assembly - $ 80 ...
Forum: Tech Help 06-01-2009, 08:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 724
Posted By willjohn123
94 E420 Road Trip Maintenence

I have a 94 e420 with 136k miles. I will be taking it on a long road trip this summer and there are a few things that should be fixed on this car but I am not sure if I can get all of these things...
Forum: Tech Help 02-18-2008, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,845
Posted By willjohn123
I gave up and took it to the shop today. It was...

I gave up and took it to the shop today. It was that air intake sensor after all. I still do not know why I could not read or clear the codes. The ECU does not know the sensor is actually hooked...
Forum: Tech Help 02-14-2008, 11:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 802
Posted By willjohn123
Upshift Delay Delays too Long

According to the owners and shop manuals, upshifts are only delayed until the engine reaches 95 degrees F. What could cause the shifts to be delayed until a much higher temp, around 150F? The delay...
Forum: Tech Help 02-14-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,845
Posted By willjohn123
I know that the code stays until cleared, however...

I know that the code stays until cleared, however my problem is that I cannot clear my codes from the DM. I was wondering if the code prevents the ECU from knowing that it has a working sensor.
Forum: Tech Help 02-13-2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,845
Posted By willjohn123
If a car is started without the IAT plugged in...

If a car is started without the IAT plugged in and it trips the CEL, will the ECU know if it is plugged back in? Or does the CEL code have to be cleared for the ECU to reconize that it does have a...
Forum: Tech Help 02-13-2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 669
Posted By willjohn123
94 e420 - 17.5v @ X11 connector pin 3?

What does it mean when I get really high voltages across pins 1 & 3 in the X11 connector? I also get the same voltage from the DM pin(pin 19). I think this may be the cause of my un-checkable CEL,...
Forum: Tech Help 02-11-2008, 12:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,341
Posted By willjohn123
Cleaned the MAF this weekend. It did not seem to...

Cleaned the MAF this weekend. It did not seem to help. Is there a simple way to test if these are bad without a scanner? The link to testing instructions on Jim's page does not work. Can I learn...
Forum: Tech Help 02-06-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,341
Posted By willjohn123
My o2 sensor was replaced at 96k. Working spare...

My o2 sensor was replaced at 96k. Working spare parts are always a good thing to have though. At least it was quick and easy to change. I picked up a can of the CRC MAF cleaner yesterday. I will...
Forum: Tech Help 02-05-2008, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,341
Posted By willjohn123
Thanks Jim, that is very helpful. I wish I would...

Thanks Jim, that is very helpful. I wish I would have read your page before I spent the $ on a new o2 sensor.
If I wanted to test the o2 while in the car, will pin 14 in the 38 pin connector...
Forum: Tech Help 02-05-2008, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,341
Posted By willjohn123
94 E420 - CEL on, DM will not display codes

94 E420 120k. A couple of weeks ago I left the intake air temp sensor unplugged by mistake. CEL came on after a few trips. I plugged the sensor back in and tried to retrieve the codes using both...
Forum: Tech Help 01-17-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,330
Posted By willjohn123
Todays results: No response from home-made LED...

Todays results:
No response from home-made LED when DM was addressed through 38 pin connector. Built-in sw/led blinks in a seemingly random sequence of short and long blinks constantly when key is...
Forum: Tech Help 01-17-2008, 10:45 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,330
Posted By willjohn123
Yes I am getting 12v and good connections. I...

Yes I am getting 12v and good connections. I didn't have any trouble checking and clearing the other modules. I seem to get different results every day I try, so we will see what happens today.
Forum: Tech Help 01-16-2008, 03:22 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,330
Posted By willjohn123
OK, tried again today. Now the built in led/sw...

OK, tried again today. Now the built in led/sw does nothing at all and with the home built led i get a one very brief, faint flash of the led when the DM is adressed through the 38 pin connector. ...
Forum: Tech Help 01-15-2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,330
Posted By willjohn123
Thanks for the help

The whole background to this situation might help:
I changed the headlight bulbs and left the intake air temp sensor unplugged by mistake. Then I drove 40 mi from ft collins to wyoming, turned...
Forum: Tech Help 01-14-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,330
Posted By willjohn123
Built Code Reader, Not Helping

94 e420 119K miles.

What does it mean if I cannot get any codes out of the diagnostic module?
It will not flash on the home built reader or the built in one.

I just tested all of the pins...
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