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Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 08-16-2012, 01:52 PM
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Views: 2,786
Posted By wdawson61
09 W204 COMMAND (radio20) software update question

Hi. Newb to this forum and the W204.
VIN : WDDGF54X89R067199

I've been perusing this forum trying to determine what features can be enabled / updated just from a software update (no hw changes)...
Forum: Tech Help 06-08-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,164
Posted By wdawson61
Opinions? 2008 C300

We're trying to gather info pro and con about a 2008 C300, with 68k. Other than the obvious lack of factory warranty (I think), does anyone have any thoughts for or against this model, and any...
Forum: Tech Help 06-05-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 928
Posted By wdawson61
2008 C300 opinions

We're trying to gather info pro and con about a 2008 C300, with 68k. Other than the obvious lack of factory warranty (I think), does anyone have any thoughts for or against this model, and any...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-29-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 651
Posted By wdawson61
Vacuum circuit question

Hi all. Is it possible to use an alternate source for the small vacuum feed coming off the large vacuum line to the brake booster? There's an inline fitting of some kind in the large vacuum line...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,432
Posted By wdawson61
I Guess it could be, but I have read on other...

I Guess it could be, but I have read on other forums that the portion of the speedometer / odometer chip (UAF2115) that drives the odometer stepper motor (that drives the little gears) is prone to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,432
Posted By wdawson61
Hi. I'm not sure how it relates to a 1994 S350. ...

Hi. I'm not sure how it relates to a 1994 S350. I can only speak (semi) intelligently about my 87 300sdl (W126). On the w126 the ABS sensors, front (on each wheel) and rear (one on the rear diff),...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-01-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By wdawson61
Need Pushbutton unit

Not sure if this is the right place to post, but I didn't see a "wanted" discussion...
Does anyone have a W126 Climate control Pushbutton controller for sale?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-29-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,651
Posted By wdawson61
Good news: Cruise works! Bad News : Odometer...

Good news: Cruise works!
Bad News : Odometer not so much
Guess I'll try replacing the UAF2115 speedo chip since you can buy them from ebay for < $10
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-29-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,651
Posted By wdawson61
Thanks much. It looks like it may have been...

Thanks much. It looks like it may have been working ever since I repaired the speedometer circuit board. I had the car on Jackstands and was chicken to punch it enough get the wheels moving fast...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-29-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,651
Posted By wdawson61
Excellent. Thanks for that, James Dean. I found...

Excellent. Thanks for that, James Dean. I found several connectors where you mentioned but none of the pins in them buzz-out to the speedometer input. Also, its an open circuit from the lead going...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-29-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,651
Posted By wdawson61
Hi and thanks for the reply. If I was convinced...

Hi and thanks for the reply. If I was convinced it was the speedometer, by eliminating wiring / sensor issues, I'd probably let someone fix mine as well.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-29-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,651
Posted By wdawson61
87 300SDL dead-Speedo+odo

I'm troubleshooting the dead speedo (+odometer) in my 87 300sdl and could use a bit of guidance. I'm trying to verify that the hall-effect (speed) sensor (on the tranny) is working. There are 2...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-05-2009, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,043
Posted By wdawson61
Did you ever actually yank this gizmo? I've got...

Did you ever actually yank this gizmo? I've got a leaking one and am strongly considering abolishing it. How would you plug the hole in the head?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-17-2009, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
Posted By wdawson61
I'm sorry I probably wasn't clear in the last...

I'm sorry I probably wasn't clear in the last post. Do you mean the trapox on the bottom that mercedes retrofits? This car's turbo ate the original trap oxidizer and MB replaced the turbo and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-17-2009, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,340
Posted By wdawson61
Yeah... I was thinking that my 87 sdl's tranny's...

Yeah... I was thinking that my 87 sdl's tranny's time may be at hand... It shudders when put in reverse and takes a few seconds to lock up. Forward gears don't shudder or take time to lock up but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-17-2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
Posted By wdawson61
Well... Pulled enough apart to get a good look at...

Well... Pulled enough apart to get a good look at the wast gate flapper / turbo :

1.) Flapper is free moving with linkage removed.
2.) ~12 psi applied to Waste gate actuator causes waste gate to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2009, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,161
Posted By wdawson61
Before this thread dies completely... Has...

Before this thread dies completely...

Has anyone ever located or replaced the speed sensor on an 87 300sdl? Is it the wobbly thingy hanging out of the transmission with a single wire attached?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2009, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
Posted By wdawson61
Stuck Waste gate

Hi All. I've read the other posts about this but while there was mention that the waste gate flapper (87 300 sdl sans TRAP OXIDIZER ) should be free moving with the turbo removed, how about the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2009, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,985
Posted By wdawson61
And on a similar note, anyone know where the...

And on a similar note, anyone know where the speed sensor is on an 87 300sdl?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2009, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,161
Posted By wdawson61
Agreed. All fuses good and wires appear secure...

Agreed. All fuses good and wires appear secure...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,161
Posted By wdawson61
W126 dead speedometer

Does anyone know where the "Vehicle speed sensor" referenced in the electrical diagram is located on the vehicle and the best way to troubleshoot ? Can you just jack the rear whweels up, drop in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2009, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,659
Posted By wdawson61
So I take it the sensor should not freely spin...

So I take it the sensor should not freely spin with the wire sort loosely attached, then?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2009, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 932
Posted By wdawson61
Bingo. Stuck kickdown button. on to next...

Bingo. Stuck kickdown button. on to next issue... Speedometer dead.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-30-2009, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 932
Posted By wdawson61
87 300 sdl shift issues

I appologize if this has already been posted, but I didn't see any mention of the symptoms I'm seeing. I just purchased a w126 and it's exhibiting a strange (to a MB newb like me) shift issue. I've...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-30-2009, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,680
Posted By wdawson61
W126 shift issues

I just purchased a w126 and its exhibiting a strange (to a MB newb like me) shift issue. I've replaced a bunch of rotten vacuum lines and am now able to feel vaccum on the input line to the...
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