PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

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Posted By holtonmusicman

Problem "Solved" . . . It is the Alternator...

Problem "Solved" . . .

It is the Alternator (less than three stinking months old). It was a remanufactured Bosch unit (65 amp) from an e-bay company called Eagle Auto Electric out of California....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-27-2010, 01:57 PM

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Posted By holtonmusicman

In my haste

I meant 13.7 volts not 14.7.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-27-2010, 07:59 AM

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Posted By holtonmusicman

I appreciate the help. I don't believe any of...

I appreciate the help. I don't believe any of those would cause the battery light to remain on once the vehicle is not running and the key is removed .

The battery maintains 14.7 volts

I didn't...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-27-2010, 12:13 AM

Replies: 13

Views: 993

Posted By holtonmusicman

82 240D Electrical Help Needed (GP/ALT)

My 1982 240D (480,000 miles) has a (now) recurring electrical problem.

With no warning the GP light quit glowing and the Battery light remains on AFTER the vehicle has been shut off. (these...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-08-2010, 03:53 PM

Replies: 21

Emergency in KS

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Posted By holtonmusicman

I wrote to her with no reply. I live less than 50...

I wrote to her with no reply. I live less than 50 miles away.

I hope she's ok as well.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-08-2010, 03:48 PM

Replies: 29

ULTIMATE EASY DIY OEM CV Boot replacement guide

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Posted By holtonmusicman

Well, I know this is not popular, but I've...

Well, I know this is not popular, but I've replaced both of my axle shafts with MOOG units from Parts America - I did "modify" both of the inner joints by removing the bolts that retain the inner...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-05-2010, 01:03 AM

Replies: 7

(another) Ignition Switch Question

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Posted By holtonmusicman

UPDATE: Replaced the ignition switch . . ....

UPDATE:

Replaced the ignition switch . . . all is well. Fixed all the problems.

I don't know the brand of this one (came with the vehicle when I purchased it) so I'll be ordering one from...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-04-2010, 10:36 AM

Replies: 7

(another) Ignition Switch Question

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Posted By holtonmusicman

I did pull the cluster . . . I have no...

I did pull the cluster . . .

I have no brake lights at the rear of the car . . . no turn signals (either indicator in the cluster or at the rear of the vehicle)

Fuel gauge is not working,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-04-2010, 12:38 AM

Replies: 7

(another) Ignition Switch Question

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Posted By holtonmusicman

(another) Ignition Switch Question

I've replaced my ignition switch two times . . . the first one was a URO switch (enough said) and the one I have now is from Advance Auto.

My Question Problem:

The vehicle starts and runs fine....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-04-2010, 12:25 AM

Replies: 10

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Posted By holtonmusicman

I purchased the ignition switch off of E-bay -...

I purchased the ignition switch off of E-bay - the vendor has very good feedback and gave me an instant refund without having to return the ignition switch . . . HOWEVER he/she claims that "all parts...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-30-2010, 11:29 AM

Replies: 126

A cheaper more primitive a/c system

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Posted By holtonmusicman

My Father (rest his soul) was the ultimate jerry...

My Father (rest his soul) was the ultimate jerry rigger . . . old school farmer who never sent anything for repair.

We had an old County Dump Truck . . . No factory AC, but he rigged a 12V...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-25-2010, 02:08 PM

Replies: 11

Fuel Gauge/Sender Reading Full when power is on.

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Posted By holtonmusicman

Follow the above instructions. The sender is...

Follow the above instructions.

The sender is located on the drivers side underneath the first aid kit/box.

Remove the box and the sending unit is right below it.

Undo the electrical...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-13-2010, 11:44 AM

Replies: 10

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Posted By holtonmusicman

Well, I got the old lock out mechanism out . . ....

Well, I got the old lock out mechanism out . . . problem is in my BRAND NEW (cheapo) Ignition Switch.

I guess you get what you pay for!!

So frustrated.

At least I'm not going to be out the...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

08-13-2010, 01:25 AM

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Wanted: 1982 123 Ignition Lock Assembly

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Posted By holtonmusicman

Wanted: 1982 123 Ignition Lock Assembly

1982 240D

Need the Ignition Lock Assembly.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-13-2010, 01:10 AM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,141

Posted By holtonmusicman

Thanks for the 'help' I know you're have a...

Thanks for the 'help'

I know you're have a TON of knowledge about these cars 911 . . . can you tell me if I'm on the right "path" here? Replacing the locking mechanism?

Can I manipulate the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-12-2010, 07:09 PM

Replies: 10

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Posted By holtonmusicman

I replaced the actual switch (electrical part)...

I replaced the actual switch (electrical part) several weeks ago . . . should have just replaced it all then.

I'll mess with it tomorrow . . . the problem is is that it's at the shop . . . no way...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-12-2010, 05:13 PM

Replies: 10

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Posted By holtonmusicman

Ignition/Steering Lock Question . . .

I'm Baaaaack! (HA!)

Well, Delilah is at it again. . .

A little background:

I replaced my AC Compressor, drier and all the o-rings, took it to a shop and had it evacuated and charged. AC...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-12-2010, 04:13 PM

Replies: 22

Views: 1,803

Posted By holtonmusicman

Replaced the Alternator . . . fixed battery light...

Replaced the Alternator . . . fixed battery light problem.

Took the GP relay plug apart and crimped the connections (slightly) and that took care of the GP light problem.

I have a new ignition...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-12-2010, 04:10 PM

Replies: 5

GP Relay Troubleshooting question

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Posted By holtonmusicman

Update . . .

Sorry this took so long!

I got everything replaced and fixed . . . I didn't need the new ignition switch but it was replaced anyway.

New alternator and crimping the GP connections corrected...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-12-2010, 03:58 PM

Replies: 28

What did U pay 134A conversion

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Posted By holtonmusicman

I purchased a Compressor and Drier through...

I purchased a Compressor and Drier through Advance Auto for less than $200. Installed them and replaced all the o-rings myself.

Had my local shop evacuate and charge with R134a and my AC is so...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-30-2010, 02:06 AM

Replies: 5

GP Relay Troubleshooting question

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Posted By holtonmusicman

Dude, Compress Ignite . . . you lost me a little...

Dude, Compress Ignite . . . you lost me a little buddy.

I have a Multi Meter but I don't know where to begin as far as tracing a ground or short problem.

What seems "odd" to me is that all of...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-29-2010, 11:17 PM

Replies: 6

Ignition Switch HELP

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Posted By holtonmusicman

Paul, I did that . . . light went out. ...

Paul,

I did that . . . light went out.

The alternator is pretty old anyway so I just ordered a replacement.

Do you (or anyone) know of a source for new connector plugs? (For the back of...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-29-2010, 11:12 PM

Replies: 20

Key won't turn in ignition, is this the dreaded bad tumbler?

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Posted By holtonmusicman

How expensive is it to replace the tumbler?

How expensive is it to replace the tumbler?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-29-2010, 11:06 PM

Replies: 5

GP Relay Troubleshooting question

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Posted By holtonmusicman

GP Relay Troubleshooting question

I have been working on no-glow GP problem for the better part of two weeks now.

All GP's are within spec.

I wasn't getting current through the Relay to the GP's so I thought I would replace...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-29-2010, 02:57 PM

Replies: 22

Views: 1,803

Posted By holtonmusicman

One problem "solved" . . . still clueless on GP...

One problem "solved" . . . still clueless on GP relay problem.

I disconnected the wires from the alternator . . . light went out . . . so I'm assuming there's an internal short in the alternator...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-29-2010, 02:03 PM

Replies: 22

Views: 1,803

Posted By holtonmusicman

I'm replacing the altenator . . . I'll keep you...

I'm replacing the altenator . . . I'll keep you posted.

The altenator was/is over 10 years old . . . it may be good, but but replacing it I'll have better peace of mind down the road.

Got a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-29-2010, 01:57 PM

Replies: 6

Ignition Switch HELP

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Posted By holtonmusicman

I guess I wasn't clear . . . I replaced the...

I guess I wasn't clear . . .

I replaced the ignition switch and cleaned and lubed the tumbler (if that's what it's called). I could not believe the amount of crud that came out of that thing!
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-29-2010, 07:11 AM

Replies: 22

Views: 1,803

Posted By holtonmusicman

Ok . . . so I removed, cleaned and reinstalled...

Ok . . . so I removed, cleaned and reinstalled the body ground.

no difference.

Next step (for the battery light that is coming on when the vehicle is shut off) is to check the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-29-2010, 05:27 AM

Replies: 22