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Forum: Tech Help

08-01-2006, 04:06 PM

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1985 500 SEL ABS information

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1985 500 SEL ABS information

Does anyone know what the resistance in ohms should be for the front ABS sensors? I have one that reads approx. 1.2 kilo ohms, and the other reads 20 mega ohms. The ABS trouble light comes on after...

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02-08-2005, 11:30 PM

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Testing ICV on 126

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After cleaning the valve, I got the car to idle...

After cleaning the valve, I got the car to idle OK for a number of months. almost a yeat. Eventually, the idle again became erratic, sometimes high to start with, then when the car was good and hot...

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02-08-2005, 09:49 PM

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Testing ICV on 126

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I believe valve should close completely and stall...

I believe valve should close completely and stall the engine. If it will not close off completely, it may be dirty with cqarbon build up. Suggest you remove it and carefully clean it with a carbon...

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02-08-2005, 09:45 PM

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1985 MB500SEL Gas Vapor Recovery Cannister

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1985 MB500SEL Gas Vapor Recovery Cannister

I need information on the vacuum line connection for the gas vapor recovery (charcoal) cannister on a 500SEL grey market conversion. Where should the vacuum line from the cannister connect to?

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02-08-2005, 09:41 PM

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MB500SEL ign timing

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MB500SEL ign timing

I have a 1985 MB500SEL greymarket conversion. I need ign. timing information. At idle w/o vacuum line connected, and at 3000 RPM with vacuum connected. Any help will be appreciated.

Forum: Tech Help

01-03-2005, 04:32 PM

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1985 500 SEL Ign Timing

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1985 500 SEL Ign Timing

I have a grey market '85 500 SEL modified to comply with EPA rules at time of import in 1985. The timing is set at 8 deg. btdc, while the label on the camshaft cover states timing to be 16 deg....

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09-24-2004, 10:46 PM

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ATF oil for '85 500SEL

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Atf oil for '85 500SEL

Thanks for the information.

I wonder if some of the new ATF formulations that promise to reduce leakage would work? I have been hesitant to try them fearing it might make the problem worse. Any...

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09-24-2004, 09:48 AM

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ATF oil for '85 500SEL

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ATF oil for '85 500SEL

Does anyone know what the proper type of ATF is for use in an '85 (german spec.) 500SEL's transmission? The previous owner has been using Dexron/Mercon III.

The car has long had a small ATF leak...

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09-21-2004, 04:32 PM

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Wiring Diag for Speedometer

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Wiring Diag for Speedometer

Does anyone have a wiring diag. for the speedo / speed sensor for an '85, 500 SEL german import (grey market). The diagram on the MB electrical troubleshooting manual I have (USA version) does not...

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09-20-2004, 04:34 PM

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ABS System wheel sensors

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ABS System wheel sensors

The "red" warning light for the ABS is "on" in my '85 500SEL (german version). The ABS is not working. I have replaced the Over Voltage Relay, and the light still comes on after the car moves a few...

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09-20-2004, 04:27 PM

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Air Filter Rubber Supports

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Air Filter Rubber Supports

I need to replace the Air Filter Housing rubber supports on my '95 500SEL. Before I attempt to remove the old ones, I would like to know if the supports are simply screwed into the valve covers, or...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

08-14-2002, 11:12 PM

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1967 MB 250 Sedaan

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1967 MB 250 Sedaan

A friend has a '67 250S sedan that was brought in Germany, and brought over to the US after use in Germany. It has a mechanically fuel injected engine. I thought all 250S cars cme equipped with the 2...

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06-22-2002, 05:06 PM

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1985, 500 SEL Distr. Advance Vac. Connection

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1985, 500 SEL Distr. Advance Vac. Connection

I need information on the proper vacuum line connection to the distributor vacuum advance on a 1985 500 SEL German version engine. When the car was imported and converted to US specs., they added a...

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