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Forum: Tech Help 07-15-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,397
Posted By Californian SE
Had the car towed to my mechanic today and he is...

Had the car towed to my mechanic today and he is under the impression that the master cylinder is fine - and suggested the booster was at fault.

He's a good mechanic but he's been wrong before!
Forum: Tech Help 07-15-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,397
Posted By Californian SE
Is their a chance it is the booster? Or rather a...

Is their a chance it is the booster? Or rather a seal somewhere? The fluid system is running fine hence the brakes operate correctly in regards to stopping power - rather the force required to...
Forum: Tech Help 07-13-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,397
Posted By Californian SE
Both chambers of the master cylinder are full of...

Both chambers of the master cylinder are full of fluid.

Unsafe is an understatement.... Suicidal is more appropriate I'd say.
Forum: Tech Help 07-12-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,397
Posted By Californian SE
300E brakes won't give me a break!

Hi folks

Hoping someone can save me some time and money here

The brakes in the 300e (1988) were working fine one day, get in the car the next morning and whoosh! Pedal went all the way to the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,097
Posted By Californian SE
So over the weekend I had a chance to take a...

So over the weekend I had a chance to take a closer look, and as suggested cleaned the fuse port out fairly well.. Which made no difference. (although some of the contacts were very dirty)

After...
Forum: Tech Help 04-16-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,097
Posted By Californian SE
W124 Electric puzzle..

Hey folks.

'88 300E W124 driving along yesterday, and the wipers stopped working. Thinking fuse, I pull up, check fuse (all fine) tap the wiper, with engine running and wipers on the fastest...
Forum: Tech Help 10-26-2011, 04:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By Californian SE
the cable for some reason was wound all the way...

the cable for some reason was wound all the way out (thus the higher revs)

i cant seem to adjust the duty cycle too much anyway - too rich and it stalls, too lean and it just stalls again.
...
Forum: Tech Help 10-26-2011, 12:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By Californian SE
So I've been tinkering - tried to get a reading...

So I've been tinkering - tried to get a reading from the Oxygen Sensor - nothing.
Got a reading of between 6.0 and 10.5 in Volts for the X11 diagnosis pin between pins 2 and 3, (duty cycle) which I...
Forum: Tech Help 10-25-2011, 01:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By Californian SE
Thanks for that, I'll test it when I get a...

Thanks for that, I'll test it when I get a chance.

I think the issue is somewhere in fuel injection... Maybe blockages or leaks that evaporate to quickly to spot!

Also, there is a box...
Forum: Tech Help 10-24-2011, 03:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By Californian SE
300E Fuel Woes...

Hey Everyone!

Recently I was driving a 200KM trip down to Geelong, and for some reason my fuel economy dropped when i stopped to fill up. One tank I'm on 450-500Ks (which i suspect was still too...
Forum: Tech Help 09-16-2010, 05:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,172
Posted By Californian SE
so there is infact a sensor on the M103 intake? ...

so there is infact a sensor on the M103 intake?
either way, the voltage between 1 and 2 is .73 and between 1 and 3 is 4.76 so i guess it's back to the drawing board!

on a side note -...
Forum: Tech Help 09-14-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,172
Posted By Californian SE
assuming i am testing the correct plug (the ONLY...

assuming i am testing the correct plug (the ONLY three point adaptor on the front of the fuel distributor pump) then the top, is 0v, the middle fluctuates between 1.1 when idle - to 1.4 when...
Forum: Tech Help 09-14-2010, 04:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,172
Posted By Californian SE
sorry folks but i'm used to a W108 - this is a...

sorry folks but i'm used to a W108 - this is a big step up from that! haha!

1. how do you measure the lambda reading

the car seems to be much better when warm. ie first up on the highway of a...
Forum: Tech Help 09-13-2010, 05:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,172
Posted By Californian SE
i have a multimeter but what is the "air...

i have a multimeter but what is the "air pentimeter" and what am i measuring.

i have checked cable under air filter and everything is fine, movement is nice and even.

i noticed when i step...
Forum: Tech Help 09-12-2010, 01:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 690
Posted By Californian SE
w124 keyless entry *1988 model*

i've noticed that the guide for keyless entry in the DIY is for a 95 car.

I have had one of the $25 kits sitting around for a while, and was wondering if it can be fitted to the 300E, 1988.
...
Forum: Tech Help 09-11-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,172
Posted By Californian SE
the new engine has everything minus a few pulleys...

the new engine has everything minus a few pulleys from the front and the injection pump.

i only assumed the sensors as thats what my mechanic suggested... hmm...

is there a likely culprate?...
Forum: Tech Help 09-10-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,172
Posted By Californian SE
300E m103/w124 accelerator sensors

I read a post a few days ago about an accelerator "dead spot".

well my 300e (which has just had a new engine installed at 306'000ks with an engine done 80'000ks) has exactly the same problem.
...
Forum: Tech Help 09-03-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,798
Posted By Californian SE
the door opens with a couple of plastic cogs,...

the door opens with a couple of plastic cogs, perhaps one is chipped or worn?

if you can slide a flathead screwdriver into the top you might be able to unclip the lock, then once its open take...
Forum: Tech Help 08-27-2010, 06:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,873
Posted By Californian SE
I was simply pondering on the 2.6 due to the...

I was simply pondering on the 2.6 due to the possible increase in fuel economy.

Have decided to stick with the 103 3.0Litre.

What rough costs are you looking at to fit an engine... I suspect...
Forum: Tech Help 08-26-2010, 05:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,873
Posted By Californian SE
M103 300E engine swap compatability.

So the 300E has had a slight moment, and decided to shoot a piston out the side of the engine block. Lovely.

Down to business, am I best to stick with an M103, or should I upgrade the engine, or...
Forum: Tech Help 08-13-2010, 05:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,362
Posted By Californian SE
has 300k on the clock. I have only had the car...

has 300k on the clock.
I have only had the car for the past 2k of driving. Changing plugs does nothing, i think its acctually misfiring.

Took it to a mechanic today only to have him say...
Forum: Tech Help 08-12-2010, 05:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,362
Posted By Californian SE
W124 fuel and running issue.

So I've come to the conclusion I have a problem.

My 88 300E currently gets 300ks to a tank, 400 if im lucky. doing the maths, considering I do mainly highway driving, I should be getting much...
Forum: Tech Help 08-07-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 659
Posted By Californian SE
88' 300E Steering Wheel...

So I'm trying to replace the cruise control stalk in the 300E, as it is broken.

I need to remove the steering wheel to do so... Luckily at the wrecker I could simply attack the black plastic trim...
Forum: Tech Help 04-19-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,039
Posted By Californian SE
w124 Fuel / Starting

The new w124 seems to have odd fuel patterns.
after you sit the car overnight, the guage drops the next morning.
I am getting 300Kms to a tank before it hits reserve - this doesnt seem right....
Forum: Tech Help 04-08-2010, 05:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 733
Posted By Californian SE
W124 Master Cylinder/Fuel System

Howdy again folks.

Just inquiring - the brakes are making a judder when you apply them sometimes, and then occasionally the ABS light comes on? Not sure whats going on, as if master cylinder has...
Forum: Tech Help 03-15-2010, 05:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,171
Posted By Californian SE
well i figured it out! well not me, i went a...

well i figured it out! well not me, i went a radio guy (and he said the same thing as you as it appears!)
the little switch in the dash for the speaker allocation, was interferring with the output,...
Forum: Tech Help 03-11-2010, 04:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,171
Posted By Californian SE
upon a bit of inspection, i found a wire running...

upon a bit of inspection, i found a wire running all the way under the drivers seat which had been shorting out wires surrounding it (due to faulty switch for power windows, thus heating and melting...
Forum: Tech Help 03-07-2010, 11:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,171
Posted By Californian SE
W124 slight issues

recently purchased a w124 300E in excellent condition. everything workin exceptionally except for three things.
1. cruise control. works sometimes, but then cuts out, or doesnt turn on.
2. a put...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-25-2009, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 842
Posted By Californian SE
W108 - stiff rear end

Im not sure what it is, but when I accelerate from stop, or driving slowly over a bumpy road my rear suspension creaks alot. Not groaning, or anything, it just creaks as if a spring is really stiff...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-03-2009, 07:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 908
Posted By Californian SE
slightly rough w108

hey guys,

so im at the lights today, and i notice the w108 (280SE) is running a tad rouch. i get home, in park its fine, but in reverse or drive, when going slowly i get a creaky noise from the...
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