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Forum: Tech Help 12-17-2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,760
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
I'm surprsed they didn't just total it given the...

I'm surprsed they didn't just total it given the fact that if the water was up that high I'll bet there will be some rust damage in a year or 2:eek:
Forum: Tech Help 11-20-2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,520
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
The ASR light started coming on on my S500 pretty...

The ASR light started coming on on my S500 pretty regularly. I'd turn the car off and restart and it would go away. Then it started to get worse. I had my mechanic do the major service (it was do...
Forum: Tech Help 11-16-2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,215
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
Well, I talked to my mechanic and was told that...

Well, I talked to my mechanic and was told that on the V8 W140's checking the voltage regulator requires removal from the engine bay because the back of the alternator is not accessable without...
Forum: Tech Help 11-16-2007, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,215
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
Question W140 Electrical Gremlins!

Started my 93 S500 yesterday after work and the alternator light immediately lit up. I decided to try to limp home with everything shut off except the headlights (it was dark). Got halfway home and...
Forum: Tech Help 05-01-2007, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,108
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
well, with that mileage I'd say it's probably...

well, with that mileage I'd say it's probably going to need front end work. Figure between $500 to $1500. Have the timing chain checked for stretch as well.I'd offer $1000 less and see if they bite....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-11-2007, 02:41 PM
Replies: 777
Views: 128,935
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
Try buying a 600SEL (W140). A rebuilt engine can...

Try buying a 600SEL (W140). A rebuilt engine can go for upwards of $30,000!:behead:
Forum: Southeast - US (AR,AL,FL,GA,KY,LA,MS,NC,SC,TN) 03-14-2007, 02:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,986
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
Autowerks in Lexington is good for older...

Autowerks in Lexington is good for older Mercedes-Benzes. Adam (the owner) is very reliable and the prices are very reasonable!

Autowerks
Commercial Drive
Lexington

(859) 254-2422
Forum: Tech Help 10-18-2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,646
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
W means sedan R means roadster V means...

W means sedan
R means roadster
V means extended wheelbase
Forum: Tech Help 10-09-2006, 08:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,560
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
Two things-first as a former BMW owner don't...

Two things-first as a former BMW owner don't assume that they will be trouble free. I had 3 and all of them had significant problems.

Second- Unless you live in Antartica don't assume that you can...
Forum: Tech Help 10-05-2006, 06:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,560
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
In addition to all of the above...I am having...

In addition to all of the above...I am having fits with the AC compresssor on my '93 500SEL. Aparently there is a sensor that compares the engine speed with the speed of the compressor. If they don't...
Forum: Tech Help 09-29-2006, 09:14 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,910
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
I think that we have all gone to far in insulting...

I think that we have all gone to far in insulting the W140 cars. I have had A/C problems with my S500 but I still love it and wouldn't trade it for a Japanese or American car for anything.I think...
Forum: Tech Help 09-28-2006, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 978
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
These beasts (and as you know from having an S500...

These beasts (and as you know from having an S500 they are beasts) can have one thing go wrong that creates a domino effect. A tune up may help, but I don't think that it's going to solve your...
Forum: Tech Help 09-14-2006, 10:51 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,910
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
I don't know about the newer Mercedes-Benz, but...

I don't know about the newer Mercedes-Benz, but on the older ones the blue dashboards seemed to crack at a higher rate than the black. I have no clue why but the dash on my old 300SD (blue) cracked...
Forum: Tech Help 09-05-2006, 09:16 AM
Replies: 848
Views: 155,808
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
Well, I've started going to an independent...

Well, I've started going to an independent mechanic because at least when something is fixed and then breaks again within a week he's good about trying again without charging me. I do get concerned...
Forum: Tech Help 08-28-2006, 04:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,462
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
I checked the pix. Inside doesn't look bad and...

I checked the pix. Inside doesn't look bad and I'm sure the seat back could be had from a dismantler for not a huge amount. That suspension thing would scare the crud out of me though.
Forum: Tech Help 08-28-2006, 04:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,462
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
It was my understanding that you could get any...

It was my understanding that you could get any option on the S320 that came standard on the S500. For example ASR was standard on the S500 but was an option on the S320. The Bose Beta sound system...
Forum: Tech Help 08-28-2006, 04:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,548
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
I accidently put 89 octane in my S500 last week....

I accidently put 89 octane in my S500 last week. The mechanic at the dealer said not to worry about it because of the anti-knock sensor. Just don't do it to often.

Well, I can tell you the car has...
Forum: Tech Help 08-23-2006, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
You aren't going to like what I'm going to say. ...

You aren't going to like what I'm going to say.

On the W140 everything from the firewall to the gearshift lever has to come out to replace the evaporator.:eek: It is NOT a job for a do it...
Forum: Tech Help 08-21-2006, 04:49 PM
Replies: 848
Views: 155,808
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
I used to say I'd never have anything but a...

I used to say I'd never have anything but a Mercedes-Benz. With my latest car (1993 S500) I'm not so sure. It's not the repairs that bother me (did I REALLY just say that???!!!). It's the fact that...
Forum: Tech Help 01-03-2006, 01:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,021
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
and then when that doesn't work SLAM HARD!:silly:

and then when that doesn't work SLAM HARD!:silly:
Forum: Tech Help 11-29-2005, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,081
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
what is the code for a bad ETA?

what is the code for a bad ETA?
Forum: General Information 10-21-2005, 03:07 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 238,554
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
Absolutely if the problems involves a known...

Absolutely if the problems involves a known defect. MB knew after about a year that the wiring harnesses were a problem. They should have replaced them then and there wouldn't be a problem today.
...
Forum: General Information 10-20-2005, 06:36 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 238,554
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
The ASR on my '93 S500 comes on first thing in...

The ASR on my '93 S500 comes on first thing in the morning intermitantly when I start the car. If I pump the gas pedal before I turn the key it starts fine. My mechanic that has worked on all of my...
Forum: Tech Help 07-09-2005, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,148
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
My '93 500SEL has the front end shakes too...just...

My '93 500SEL has the front end shakes too...just out of curiosity, did yours improve with what you did? :confused:
Forum: Tech Help 06-27-2005, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,029
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
Thanks Mike!

Thanks Mike!
Forum: Tech Help 06-27-2005, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,029
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
Thanks! :sun_smile

Thanks! :sun_smile
Forum: Tech Help 06-26-2005, 02:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,029
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
Is my 500SEL too hot?

I have a 1993 500SEL with 148K on the clock. Rides and runs like a dream...BUT, with highway driving w/o the AC on the temp gauge stays right at 90C. Turn the air on and it heads to right below 100C....
Forum: Tech Help 05-13-2005, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 843
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
Well, how about a nice definite maybe....? The...

Well, how about a nice definite maybe....? The only kicker is that Mercedes-Benz will say no. I wouldn't put it in. I use only mobil 1 in my cars and an occasional bottle of techron in my gasser and...
Forum: Tech Help 05-13-2005, 08:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,778
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
Most likely it was the bearings in the water pump...

Most likely it was the bearings in the water pump went bad. I had a mint 1968 BMW 2002 that without any warning the bearings in the water pump seized up knocking the fan blade out of alignment...
Forum: Tech Help 05-09-2005, 08:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,549
Posted By DaimlerChrysler
I've been using Mobil 1 since I bought it 4 years...

I've been using Mobil 1 since I bought it 4 years ago
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