PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

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Posted By jimmypete

Thanks for the help everyone! I replaced the glow...

Thanks for the help everyone! I replaced the glow plug relay and that seems to have taken a significant intermittent drain out of the system. My voltage is staying above 12 volts with high load at...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-14-2020, 01:16 AM

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CANBUS LEDs vs cruise control

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Posted By jimmypete

CANBUS LEDs vs cruise control

I know the standard brake light LEDs don't pull enough juice to allow the W123 cruise control to engage but has anyone tried the CANBUS LEDs in place of the incandescent bulbs? I think they add some...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-12-2020, 02:41 AM

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Removing Stripped Allen Head Door Striker Bolts

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Posted By jimmypete

I have done this with duct tape and a drop of oil...

I have done this with duct tape and a drop of oil off the dipstick. Works great. My problem at that point is knowing how far in or out to put it. Also knowing how to level it. Getting the front of...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-01-2020, 01:41 PM

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Removing Stripped Allen Head Door Striker Bolts

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Posted By jimmypete

How do you line up the new striker? Any tricks...

How do you line up the new striker? Any tricks and tips on that?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-30-2020, 04:01 PM

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Posted By jimmypete

That fog light mod sounds great. Is that a switch...

That fog light mod sounds great. Is that a switch wiring mod?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-30-2020, 02:21 AM

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Posted By jimmypete

I can't find any how-to threads on the headlight...

I can't find any how-to threads on the headlight relay upgrade. I was wondering if you cut the + power supply wire near the exterior plug on the light housing to divert the juice and rig it up to the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-28-2020, 05:21 PM

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Posted By jimmypete

I'll give it a try. Thank you!

I'll give it a try. Thank you!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-28-2020, 02:55 AM

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Posted By jimmypete

That's great information, thank you. I will check...

That's great information, thank you. I will check that relay.

Jim

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-24-2020, 04:34 PM

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Posted By jimmypete

I'm lurking and getting some good info which I...

I'm lurking and getting some good info which I appreciate.

I have tried several different regulators recently. My typical voltage looks like this:

Key on - 12.4 volts
Immediately after...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-24-2020, 04:22 PM

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Posted By jimmypete

Sounds like an interesting upgrade. One...

Sounds like an interesting upgrade.

One relay per light or one relay per pair?
Any circuit breakers or fuses in the setup?
Where do you mount the relays?

Thanks.

Jim

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-24-2020, 01:42 AM

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Posted By jimmypete

OK just received these LEDs today in New Zealand....

OK just received these LEDs today in New Zealand. Installed one and took a photo. Left side is the LED. It appears to be at least of equal output vs the original if not slightly brighter. I think it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-16-2020, 01:21 AM

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Posted By jimmypete

Was wondering if the base is too long to fit into...

Was wondering if the base is too long to fit into the W123 housing

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-15-2020, 03:04 PM

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Posted By jimmypete

Are they bright enough?

Are they bright enough?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-15-2020, 03:00 PM

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Heat sensor switch on a/c - is that a ground?

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Posted By jimmypete

Thank you. I'm gonna have to trace these wires,...

Thank you. I'm gonna have to trace these wires, I've re-rigged it twice lol.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-30-2020, 11:34 PM

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Posted By jimmypete

A few days after I posted this, I heard a...

A few days after I posted this, I heard a clicking underneath the dash where this thing resides. I have no idea what set it off. Some sequence that I must have done that I can't replicate. Anyhow, I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-30-2020, 11:30 PM

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Posted By jimmypete

W123 Fog Light LEDs - anyone find good ones?

Looking at swapping the halogen H3 for LEDs. Wondering if any of y'all have had any luck with that. I don't want to mod the back sides of the mounts, just looking for direct replacements if there is...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-29-2020, 02:55 AM

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Posted By jimmypete

Make sure the belt is tight.

Make sure the belt is tight.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-28-2020, 02:57 PM

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Increased clearance on W123?

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Posted By jimmypete

Can anyone tell me what the stock spring pad...

Can anyone tell me what the stock spring pad thicknesses for the W123 are? I don't want to install the thick ones if that's what is already on it!

Jim

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-28-2020, 01:34 AM

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Posted By jimmypete

It looks like it has a radio connection, I guess...

It looks like it has a radio connection, I guess in case someone pulled the radio?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-28-2020, 01:31 AM

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Heat sensor switch on a/c - is that a ground?

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Posted By jimmypete

Indeed it appears that it is a ground. Thank you...

Indeed it appears that it is a ground. Thank you for the schematic. Also appears to have the alarm rig that I asked about in the other thread. I had no idea this car had an alarm but apparently it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-27-2020, 11:56 PM

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Posted By jimmypete

Oh wow that's really cool. I wonder how I can get...

Oh wow that's really cool. I wonder how I can get it working.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-27-2020, 10:34 PM

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What happens when running out of fuel?

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Posted By jimmypete

My recommendation is to get a "diesel bug"...

My recommendation is to get a "diesel bug" treatment from a marine supply store if you can. If not, then from auto supply store. A lot of people swear by the Star Brite or Star Tron diesel additive...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-27-2020, 10:14 PM

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Heat sensor switch on a/c - is that a ground?

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Posted By jimmypete

Heat sensor switch on a/c - is that a ground?

82 240D W123
The heat sensor switch on the a/c receiver-drier that turns on the auxiliary fan to cool the a/c condenser. Does that just connect the circuit when hot and disconnect when cold? It's...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-27-2020, 10:11 PM

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Posted By jimmypete

I think it's some sort of surge protector or...

I think it's some sort of surge protector or something.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-27-2020, 05:44 PM

Replies: 6