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Tech Help
11-11-2014, 08:50 PM
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1998 C280 Standard Equipment/Options
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Just checked the official 1998 Mercedes-Benz...
Just checked the official 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class brochure for the U.S. and it lists the "Electronic Cruise Control" as Standard under Interior Features.
The cruise control was an option on...
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Tech Help
11-11-2014, 08:24 PM
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1994 E320 Cabriolet Passenger Window Question
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A. Rosich
If you are sure the problem is not on the switch...
If you are sure the problem is not on the switch the it should definitely be the convinience module. W/A/S/C124s and W/V/C140s are famous for temperamental convinience modules, and the windows or...
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Tech Help
08-03-2014, 09:43 PM
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mercedes w 140 question
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1991 and 1992 models had the front passenger...
1991 and 1992 models had the front passenger airbag as an extra cost option on most markets. From some point in 1993 both front airbags were standard on all markets. In the U.S. both front airbags...
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Tech Help
04-17-2014, 10:27 PM
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Early W140 S class taillamp upgrade to 99 spec.
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There are three types of tail lamps for the W140:...
There are three types of tail lamps for the W140:
1991-1994 (pre-face lift) (first pic)
1995-1996 (post face lift with yellow turn indicators) (second pic)
1997-1999 (post face lift with clear...
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Tech Help
11-18-2013, 10:46 AM
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S600 Coupe production/importation years?
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A. Rosich
I agree with you Jim, actually the W140, along...
I agree with you Jim, actually the W140, along with the W124, are one of the cheapest Mercedes to mantain, EXCEPT for the dreaded Vacuum Assistance Pump for the self-closing doors and trunks!!!
My...
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Tech Help
11-17-2013, 09:36 PM
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S600 Coupe production/importation years?
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A. Rosich
WOW, after checking out the comments by fellow...
WOW, after checking out the comments by fellow users and myself on this eight year old post, I must update this issue, more so after reading this phrase on one of my posts:
"But as the W140 age,...
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Tech Help
12-10-2012, 05:49 PM
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S-Class Fiasco: W220 vs W140
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A. Rosich
I SINCERELY DOUBT you'll be around to check it...
I SINCERELY DOUBT you'll be around to check it out, but in any case, I''l also post my updates on 2036 and 2049 just for fun :P
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Tech Help
12-09-2012, 08:38 AM
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S-Class Fiasco: W220 vs W140
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A. Rosich
After 13 years of starting this thread, I would...
After 13 years of starting this thread, I would like to offer a few opinions on the subject:
1/- The W/C140, in my opinion, still is one of the BEST Mercedes-Benz ever put into production. Yes,...
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Tech Help
08-26-2010, 12:01 PM
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How many miles do you have on your W140?
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[Wow, this thread is really old! / Jim, great...
[Wow, this thread is really old! / Jim, great to hear from you!]
On post No. 4 (May, 2004) my S 500 L had 27,000 miles, now it clocks a little over 63,000 miles. Still as great today as it was...
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07-12-2010, 07:55 PM
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VIn decoding info???
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717
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A. Rosich
Thanks for the reply, but I live in Costa Rica...
Thanks for the reply, but I live in Costa Rica and the dealer does not provide such information.
I was just wondering that if the Russian Club site had the service for such a long time, there must...
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Tech Help
07-12-2010, 12:40 PM
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VIn decoding info???
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A. Rosich
VIn decoding info???
The Russian Club VIN decoding link has not been working for while.
Does anyone know of a similar service link that would post info on VIN numbers?
Thank you!
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Tech Help
03-17-2010, 12:32 AM
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How rare is bright red in a W124 wagon?
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In the U.S. I would say extremely rare, as black,...
In the U.S. I would say extremely rare, as black, white, smoke silver and turmaline green tended to be the colors of choice for the wagon.
In Europe they are more common, although not as much as...
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Tech Help
12-27-2009, 12:11 PM
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w140 a/c evap - still problem in later models?
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The a/c evap is a problem up to the last W140...
The a/c evap is a problem up to the last W140 manufactured.
The issue was that the unit combined aluminum and cooper (not a good match) and obviously it tends to develop gaps at soldering points...
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Tech Help
05-15-2009, 12:20 AM
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Dash button
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A. Rosich
The two tone horn was optional equipment for...
The two tone horn was optional equipment for W123s, W126s, W201s, early W124s and I believe early W140s.
And by two tone I mean selectable town or higway tones (as mentioned before by 79Mercy), as...
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Tech Help
04-14-2009, 09:58 PM
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I'll never buy another M/B
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A. Rosich
I sympathize with your predicament and I would be...
I sympathize with your predicament and I would be as disappointed as you are, although, car companies are really as bad as banks and airlines: on which one can really trust?
My father has two...
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Tech Help
03-07-2009, 12:35 AM
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Door Closing Assist Easy fix, W140 S class
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A. Rosich
The ONLY easy fix on failing closing aid systems...
The ONLY easy fix on failing closing aid systems on the S-class is usually a brand new pump, and even that does not guarantee a permanent fix, as some brand new pumps tend to fail suddenly again.
...
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Tech Help
03-07-2009, 12:29 AM
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Observation: M103's like Rotella 5w40 Synthetic diesel oil
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They do love the thicker oil, have used 20W50...
They do love the thicker oil, have used 20W50 (since there are no freezing problems here in the tropic) and the M104 loves it. Runs smoother, quieter and more (apparently) more efficient.
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12-18-2008, 10:08 PM
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What is this thing?
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A. Rosich
It is installed there as it is one of the best...
It is installed there as it is one of the best locations to avoid engine temperature playing trick games on the real outside temperature.
I had a Lincoln that had the sensor behind the radiator...
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Tech Help
12-18-2008, 07:09 PM
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Question about headlights.
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A. Rosich
If you could provide us with a pic of your...
If you could provide us with a pic of your headlight assembly and if possible a picture of the location of the mystery bulb, it would help us a lot to throw a few guess ideas.
I sincerely doubt...
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12-15-2008, 08:52 PM
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Question about headlights.
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A. Rosich
Well, what size is the misterious bulb? If it is...
Well, what size is the misterious bulb? If it is a small 5W bulb or similar it is definitely the Euro marker (the U.S. market use markers or "parking lights" as they are referred to in Europe at the...
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Tech Help
11-23-2008, 06:58 PM
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SteveB JimF - 140 Diesel conversion
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761
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A. Rosich
Every time fuel prices have gone crazy, a...
Every time fuel prices have gone crazy, a question like this rises on the floor at the authorized local dealer service dept.
As far as I understand, converting a gasoline W124 into diesel is an...
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Tech Help
11-13-2008, 10:44 PM
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2000 ish CL500
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A. Rosich
The 220 and the 215 are two of most unreliable...
The 220 and the 215 are two of most unreliable and stupidly most expensive to maintain models in the Mercedes family.
The early W211 also falls in this category. Want a reliable newer Mercedes? ...
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Tech Help
11-09-2008, 10:42 AM
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does anyone have a 210 without lighted visor mirrors?
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872
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A. Rosich
Illuminated mirrors were an option on ALL...
Illuminated mirrors were an option on ALL worldwide markets except for the U.S. Just a few top models like the 600 had them standard. Same happened with power windows, A/C, power seats and even...
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Tech Help
11-04-2008, 10:57 AM
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How do you adjust the steering wheel on a W140?
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A. Rosich
W140s came with to different types of steering...
W140s came with to different types of steering wheel adjustment:
Most worldwide markets got a manual horizontal adjustment.
U.S. as standard and other markets as an option got the electric...
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General Information
11-04-2008, 10:49 AM
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Safety: Mercedes vs Volvo; Mercedes & Volvo vs Others
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5,685
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A. Rosich
Mercedes have built minivans for ages. They have...
Mercedes have built minivans for ages. They have produced a commercial minivan for decades which in the 80's was converted to a passenger van. Then, on the 90's this passenger minivan got a...
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Diesel Discussion
10-23-2008, 08:32 PM
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Please, need input on a nice E 300D - 1995
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682
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A. Rosich
Thank you so much to everyone for the helpful...
Thank you so much to everyone for the helpful replies.
The car is actually in the U.S., not in Costa Rica. If bought, I would ship it here.
You used to be able to survive in Costa Rica without...
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Diesel Discussion
10-23-2008, 09:45 AM
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Please, need input on a nice E 300D - 1995
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682
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A. Rosich
Please, need input on a nice E 300D - 1995
Dear fellow members, a visitor from the Tech Help Forum would like to ask you, Diesel specialists, a few things:
Found an extraordinarily nice example of an E 300 D, 1995 with 101,000 miles (one...
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Tech Help
10-19-2008, 08:09 PM
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questions about the w123 250....
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1,754
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A. Rosich
The local dealer imported a few 250s on the late...
The local dealer imported a few 250s on the late 1970s. At the time, 300Ds were extremely popular so very few gasoline W123s were imported.
The price difference between a 280/280E and a...
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Tech Help
10-16-2008, 12:57 PM
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1995 E320 Wagon SLS conversion
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1,481
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A. Rosich
I have been assured by all local techs that the...
I have been assured by all local techs that the conversion can be done on sedans, but on the wagons is almost impossible (due to clearance to install the regular shocks at the wheel wells and the...
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Tech Help
10-16-2008, 12:54 PM
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True that Mercedes very difficult to steal?
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6,432
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A. Rosich
I have been assured by people involved in law...
I have been assured by people involved in law enforcement and M.B. techs alike that although not impossible, Mercedes Benz like W124s and W16s are indeed very difficult to steel.
The design of the...
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