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Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-06-2014, 01:21 PM

Replies: 16

Ignition Switch or Tumbler?

Views: 2,392

Posted By mopart2

Just wanted to follow up with the solution: ...

Just wanted to follow up with the solution:

$140 starter rebuild - new brushes, bearings, solenoid, etc

Car starts great now.

Thanks everyone for the help.

I am still having an issue...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-01-2014, 11:05 PM

Replies: 16

Ignition Switch or Tumbler?

Views: 2,392

Posted By mopart2

I took the starter out and brought it to the...

I took the starter out and brought it to the parts store. They connected the starter directly to a jump box because their tester was down. The solenoid didn't click. I cleaned the terminal block...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-01-2014, 12:15 PM

Replies: 16

Ignition Switch or Tumbler?

Views: 2,392

Posted By mopart2

Well got the starter out in 30 minutes thanks to...

Well got the starter out in 30 minutes thanks to a car lift.

Put power directly to the starter and nothing so the starter is at the rebuild shop.

I am still wondering if my ignition switch...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-31-2014, 01:43 PM

Replies: 16

Ignition Switch or Tumbler?

Views: 2,392

Posted By mopart2

Thanks for the info, by the way, I was finally...

Thanks for the info, by the way, I was finally able to get the key lock out and yeah now that I understand how it works it should be a lot easier next time. I had to use needle nose pilers to get it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-30-2014, 09:11 PM

Replies: 16

Ignition Switch or Tumbler?

Views: 2,392

Posted By mopart2

Thank you everyone for the responses. So I...

Thank you everyone for the responses.

So I think my starter is bad, tried cranking tonight since the weather warmed up, the key went in perfectly and cranked the car over 3 times then the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-30-2014, 10:59 AM

Replies: 16

Ignition Switch or Tumbler?

Views: 2,392

Posted By mopart2

Ignition Switch or Tumbler?

Hello Everyone,

It's -5°F again in NY state and my car wouldn't start this morning, but I am pretty concerned now as I have recently been having some issues with the ignition key and lock working...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-02-2014, 07:12 PM

Replies: 19

Glow Plugs 1985 300SD

Views: 2,480

Posted By mopart2

Everyone, Thanks for the quick response. I...

Everyone,

Thanks for the quick response. I forget what setting I was on for Ohms, but I will re-test and I ordered 5 new plugs so I can just swap them out when I pull them out for testing.
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-01-2014, 01:24 PM

Replies: 19

Glow Plugs 1985 300SD

Views: 2,480

Posted By mopart2

Glow Plugs 1985 300SD

Hello Everyone,

I have done some research and did a few checks on my car, but once again it is getting pretty cold around here, 5 degF for the next few days, and I need to try and get this...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-30-2013, 04:49 PM

Replies: 24

Starting Issue: Hard First Crank

Views: 1,962

Posted By mopart2

Okay, just wanted to finalize the thread by...

Okay, just wanted to finalize the thread by explaining what was wrong with the car.

1. Power antenna was draining the battery, so its unplugged now.
2. Battery wouldn't hold a charge any...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-21-2013, 12:39 PM

Replies: 24

Starting Issue: Hard First Crank

Views: 1,962

Posted By mopart2

Thanks, I appreciate the help and I will try...

Thanks, I appreciate the help and I will try this, but first I'm going to check for a battery drain per circuit because I have a feeling my battery is just draining somewhere overnight which makes...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-20-2013, 11:21 AM

Replies: 24

Starting Issue: Hard First Crank

Views: 1,962

Posted By mopart2

Well, I tired to take a video this morning of the...

Well, I tired to take a video this morning of the starting issue.

Note: The car started fine all day yesterday morning to evening. I have a 20 mile drive to and from work everyday so there should...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-19-2013, 12:50 PM

Replies: 24

Starting Issue: Hard First Crank

Views: 1,962

Posted By mopart2

Yeah I did clean the leaves out while I was in...

Yeah I did clean the leaves out while I was in there. Yeah, the tray is definitely in some rough shape, I cleaned it and repainted it two years ago, but once the cancer starts its hard to stop.
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-19-2013, 12:12 AM

Replies: 24

Starting Issue: Hard First Crank

Views: 1,962

Posted By mopart2

Grounds cleaned

Hello again,

First, let me apologize for the length of this write up.
Second, I appreciate any help.

So taking everyone advice let me list what I have done so far to troubleshoot:
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-13-2013, 04:41 PM

Replies: 24

Starting Issue: Hard First Crank

Views: 1,962

Posted By mopart2

Thanks for the quick responses! I will...

Thanks for the quick responses!

I will have to clean all the grounds this weekend when I get some time. Unfortunately, my feeling is there might be something internal to the starter wearing...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-13-2013, 09:19 AM

Replies: 24

Starting Issue: Hard First Crank

Views: 1,962

Posted By mopart2

Starting Issue: Hard First Crank

Hello Everyone,

I have done some searching and some troubleshooting, but I am lost right now. Additionally, winter is closing in and I am getting worried about being stranded.

I have an 85...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

10-16-2012, 09:40 AM

Replies: 4

WTB: 1985 300SD Passenger Mirror

Views: 609

Posted By mopart2

Ridgerunner, thanks for your post. I had...

Ridgerunner, thanks for your post. I had multiple emails and sent money out for a mirror. Thank you though.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

10-07-2012, 05:28 PM

Replies: 4

WTB: 1985 300SD Passenger Mirror

Views: 609

Posted By mopart2

WTB: 1985 300SD Passenger Mirror

Hello all,

I am looking for a passenger side mirror for my 1985 Mercedes Benz 300SD W126. It is the 5 wire connection, heated and power glass, with painted gray on the front. Please contact me...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-25-2012, 09:00 PM

Replies: 26

VCV - 0 in Hg? 1985 300SD

Views: 4,700

Posted By mopart2

My car does not have the AC belt hooked up and it...

My car does not have the AC belt hooked up and it never has since I bought it. I have not put one back on it to see if the compressor or anything works because the compressor seems to be hard to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-18-2012, 07:40 AM

Replies: 26

VCV - 0 in Hg? 1985 300SD

Views: 4,700

Posted By mopart2

I bypassed the switchover valve and the...

I bypassed the switchover valve and the transmission shifts the same whether the engine is cold or warm.

Additionally, my car no longer has shut off issues. The weird thing is that when I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-17-2012, 07:52 AM

Replies: 26

VCV - 0 in Hg? 1985 300SD

Views: 4,700

Posted By mopart2

So I believe that I discovered the issue with why...

So I believe that I discovered the issue with why the transmission flares until the car gets warmed up. There is a switchover valve (#125) which provides 15in HG of vacuum to the vacuum amplifier...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-16-2012, 10:16 PM

Replies: 26

VCV - 0 in Hg? 1985 300SD

Views: 4,700

Posted By mopart2

Internal VCV Pictures

So I decided to pull the VCV off the pump and take the cover off to see if it can be adjusted. Looks like it is not adjustable to me. (refer to the pictures)

Additionally, I broke the plastic tab...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-16-2012, 07:43 AM

Replies: 26

VCV - 0 in Hg? 1985 300SD

Views: 4,700

Posted By mopart2

No problem. I understand. The vacuum line...

No problem. I understand.

The vacuum line was there, I just removed it for the image. It was the line going from the switchover valve to the VCV. I believe it is black/green and it had the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-14-2012, 08:38 PM

Replies: 26

VCV - 0 in Hg? 1985 300SD

Views: 4,700

Posted By mopart2

Let me know if you need a better picture. Thanks.

Let me know if you need a better picture. Thanks.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-13-2012, 03:07 PM

Replies: 26

VCV - 0 in Hg? 1985 300SD

Views: 4,700

Posted By mopart2

Here is the photo of the VCV. Thanks.

Here is the photo of the VCV. Thanks.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-13-2012, 11:22 AM

Replies: 26

VCV - 0 in Hg? 1985 300SD

Views: 4,700

Posted By mopart2

I believe my car is a 1985 300SD California car...

I believe my car is a 1985 300SD California car based on the diagrams. I looked it over and everything looks factory, nobody has removed any line as far as I can tell when i trace the diagram, but I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-12-2012, 05:48 PM

Replies: 26

VCV - 0 in Hg? 1985 300SD

Views: 4,700

Posted By mopart2

Thanks for the response. I did take it for...

Thanks for the response.

I did take it for a drive when the engine was cold (when flaring occurs) and disconnected the vacuum supply to the modulator. It up-shifted with no flaring, but clunked...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-12-2012, 06:56 AM

Replies: 26

VCV - 0 in Hg? 1985 300SD

Views: 4,700

Posted By mopart2

Brian, Thanks for the reply. I will try...

Brian,

Thanks for the reply. I will try what you suggested. As far as adjusting the modulator, do you recommend the procedure of attaching a gauge to the transmission and adjusting the pressure...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-11-2012, 11:53 PM

Replies: 26

VCV - 0 in Hg? 1985 300SD

Views: 4,700

Posted By mopart2

now low shutoff vacuum!

Hello all again,

I did some more investigating, and it looks like the VCV valve is not holding much vacuum. It holds 5 in hg before it leaks down when tested off the car with a vacuum pump. After...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-02-2012, 12:25 PM

Replies: 26

VCV - 0 in Hg? 1985 300SD

Views: 4,700

Posted By mopart2

Vacuum Pump Test

I was able to rent a vacuum pump from the parts store and the transmission modulator holds 15 in-Hg without any leakdown (about two minutes).

I then connected the vacuum pump to the top of the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-30-2012, 08:51 PM

Replies: 26

VCV - 0 in Hg? 1985 300SD

Views: 4,700

Posted By mopart2

The 6-1 in-Hg is from the vacuum amplifier to the...

The 6-1 in-Hg is from the vacuum amplifier to the transmission vacuum modulator.

Measuring directly off from the top of VCV (on the IP) to the vacuum amplifier (blue disk) is 0 in-Hg the entire...

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