PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

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Posted By murphysf

sorry I am not sure if its called the combination...

sorry I am not sure if its called the combination switch,

its the rotary switch to turn on the headlights....

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08-20-2023, 01:45 AM

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Posted By murphysf

ok I jsut did some more troubleshooting, no...

ok I jsut did some more troubleshooting, no voltage to the headlight fuses, so I started flicking the headlight combination switch back and forth and the headlights came on, then they went out... ...

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08-20-2023, 01:25 AM

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Posted By murphysf

thanks for the schematic I was just...

thanks for the schematic

I was just troubleshooting when you sent the schematic.

I will go back out and look for voltage at the fuses 13-16, if there is voltage there then that tells me that...

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08-20-2023, 12:31 AM

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Posted By murphysf

Looking for Headlight Schematic 1987 300E

Hello

My headlights and tail lights are not working.

My turn signals and high beams work. My high beams only work if I pull in on the lever switch, if I push the lever toward the dash they do...

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07-29-2023, 12:16 AM

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Posted By murphysf

i pulled the last two smog reports the HC...

i pulled the last two smog reports

the HC readings have been high

2019
HC 87

2021
HC 92

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07-28-2023, 01:49 PM

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Posted By murphysf

thanks for the insight about oil consumption ...

thanks for the insight about oil consumption

I do know that I have a large vacuum leak at the intake manifold..

does anyone kow how hard it is to change on a 1987. I saw a "how to" for a 300E...

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07-26-2023, 11:44 PM

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Posted By murphysf

The vehicle has 246k miles and burns alot of oil....

The vehicle has 246k miles and burns alot of oil.

I changed the cat 4 years ago as I failed smog with my NO through the roof.

I purchased the vehicle in 2001.

The O2 sensor might be...

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07-26-2023, 09:02 AM

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Posted By murphysf

I passed yesterday but not by much HC are still...

I passed yesterday but not by much HC are still high

the only things I did was short the R16/1 resistor and plug the vacuum line. I did try to run it hard on the freeway before the test but then...

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07-23-2023, 03:44 PM

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Posted By murphysf

Hi - I took the resistor out and put a u...

Hi -

I took the resistor out and put a u shaped wire into the connector and also got another piece of vacuum hose and pluged it with some silicone.

Hopefully I will take it for a retest in the...

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07-16-2023, 10:01 AM

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Posted By murphysf

does the R16/1 mod and plugged vacuum tubing...

does the R16/1 mod and plugged vacuum tubing affect timing at an idle? I ask as part of the test is fo the tech to check the timing.

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07-15-2023, 10:00 PM

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Posted By murphysf

Duke - thanks for the post and the link. If...

Duke - thanks for the post and the link.

If I take the resistor out and short the connector do I still need to plug the vacuum line?

What happens if I just short out the resistor will it...

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07-13-2023, 10:43 PM

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Posted By murphysf

1987 300E just failed California Smog Test

Hello

I just failed smog. See the results below. 4 or 6 years ago I failed and replaced the cat and have passed till today. In California we must run a emissions smog check every 2 years.

...

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09-04-2021, 12:48 AM

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where to purchase replacement relay

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Posted By murphysf

where to purchase replacement relay

Hello

I have a 1987 300E.

This evening when I started the car I heard a buzzing noise coming from the dash area. It ended up being a buzzing relay that is in the relay box that is attached to...

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07-15-2021, 10:37 AM

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1987 300E Transmission Mount

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Posted By murphysf

1987 300E Transmission Mount

Hello

The transmission mount is shot on my 1987 300E.

Searching online to purchase a new one I came across the following brands. They are all priced about the same, within a few dollars of...

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07-13-2021, 11:25 PM

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Posted By murphysf

just had the URO fan clutch installed

HI

It took almost two years, I finally had the URO fan clutch installed today.

Upon startup and pulling out of the shops parking lot I could hear the fan roar a bit, and the car was cold.
...

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09-17-2019, 01:12 AM

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Any reasonable old school Mercedes shops in SF Bay Area

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Posted By murphysf

Any reasonable old school Mercedes shops in SF Bay Area

Hello

Wanted to put feelers out for any old school Mercedes mechanics in the SF Bay area.

I do alot of work myself but am looking for a mechanic for jobs that might be better suited for a...

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09-15-2019, 08:48 PM

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Spark Plugs W124 1987 300E

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Posted By murphysf

last oil change I had a bunch of 5W30 around so...

last oil change I had a bunch of 5W30 around so used it but will switch back to 20W50

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09-15-2019, 06:22 PM

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Spark Plugs W124 1987 300E

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Posted By murphysf

file upload feature is failing will try later

file upload feature is failing will try later

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09-15-2019, 06:20 PM

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Spark Plugs W124 1987 300E

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Posted By murphysf

Hi I just replaced the plugs with H9DCO...

Hi

I just replaced the plugs with H9DCO thanks krjt! I had platinum ones installed.

The car is burning alot of oil. I drove the car alot in the last two weeks and it seems like I am consuming...

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09-12-2019, 09:23 AM

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Removing Oxygen Sensor open end or box end?

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Posted By murphysf

Removing Oxygen Sensor open end or box end?

Hello

I am about to remove an Oxygen Sensor that has been in the vehicle for 22 years.

l plan to spray it with alot of PB Blaster Penetrating Oil and leaving it sit overnight.

I have a 22mm...

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09-11-2019, 12:50 PM

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Posted By murphysf

After I drove to work today I turned off the car,...

After I drove to work today I turned off the car, the coolant temp was in the low 90s C. I spun the fan by hand and it spins at the exact rate as when cold, (about 1-1/2 turns before it comes to a...

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09-11-2019, 12:47 PM

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Posted By murphysf

Appreciate the support from URO. Does this...

Appreciate the support from URO.

Does this part (1032000422U) come off the same production line as B***?

If the fan clutch fails prematurely will you cover the cost of labor?

The cost...

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09-10-2019, 09:33 AM

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Posted By murphysf

So the URO fan clutch just arrived last night and...

So the URO fan clutch just arrived last night and after reading some posts here I am thinking of purchasing something better.

Here are my choices see attached images. I am leaning toward the...

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09-09-2019, 09:58 PM

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Posted By murphysf

I did a bit of research on doing this job. The...

I did a bit of research on doing this job. The part I was not confident about was how to hold the fan clutch when removing and installing the fan clutch. I see that there is a tool that is...

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09-09-2019, 09:44 PM

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Posted By murphysf

The parts arrived today. I ordered a URO fan...

The parts arrived today.

I ordered a URO fan clutch and a FEBI 9 blade fan as my fan was the older 11 blade type.

I do most of my own work however was thinking of having a Mercedes mechanic I...

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09-09-2019, 07:16 PM

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