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Forum: Tech Help 03-31-2003, 05:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 776
Posted By dordal
New Computer for 300E?

Looks like my '93 300e 2.8 needs a new ECU. Any thoughts on where to buy a used or remanufactured unit?

Part number is 013 545 13 32
Forum: Tech Help 02-25-2003, 01:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,494
Posted By dordal
There is one other possible clue to this puzzle:...

There is one other possible clue to this puzzle: the computer is also giving me a code 11 on pin 14 of the diag connector. This looks up to be:

-Closed throttle recognition signal to engine...
Forum: Tech Help 02-25-2003, 01:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,494
Posted By dordal
Yeah, its HFM. Its actually a 93 300E 2.8, but it...

Yeah, its HFM. Its actually a 93 300E 2.8, but it doesn't change much. It has the M104 engine.

I already replaced the OVP earlier, and no dice. I just ran outside to check the fuse, and it is...
Forum: Tech Help 02-24-2003, 06:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,494
Posted By dordal
Guess I forgot to mention that earlier. I already...

Guess I forgot to mention that earlier. I already went hunting for this. I replaced all the plugs a couple months ago (they have about 8K miles on them now) and sprayed starter fluid around this...
Forum: Tech Help 02-24-2003, 04:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,494
Posted By dordal
From reading the archives, I understand I can put...

From reading the archives, I understand I can put a new catalytic converter in there to reduce the emissions, since (with 175K) mine is probably dead. However, W/O finding and fixing the source of...
Forum: Tech Help 02-24-2003, 03:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,494
Posted By dordal
The saga continues... I spent most of the...

The saga continues...

I spent most of the weekend looking for the source of my problems. Found some interesting things, but not the solution. Need some more advice:

First went looking at the 02...
Forum: Tech Help 02-21-2003, 06:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,494
Posted By dordal
MBDoc- So you're saying the CO is caused by...

MBDoc-

So you're saying the CO is caused by an excessively rich mixture; possibly caused by a bad 02 sensor. The hydrocarbons are caused by another problem, but probably not the EGR system. The...
Forum: Tech Help 02-21-2003, 02:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,494
Posted By dordal
Thanks Paul. I'll take a look and see what I can...

Thanks Paul. I'll take a look and see what I can do.

BTW, that new throttle actuator you sent me is still working fine. I took apart the old one, and you wouldn't _believe_ the poor condition of...
Forum: Tech Help 02-21-2003, 02:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,494
Posted By dordal
I'll have to look at the 02 sensor again -- the...

I'll have to look at the 02 sensor again -- the sensor itself was working last time I tested it, but the heater wasn't working. Perhaps there is a break in the wire. Anybody know where (i.e. what...
Forum: Tech Help 02-20-2003, 10:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,494
Posted By dordal
300E Failed Smog Check!!! -- Causes?

I just got back from getting a smog check, and my car failed. Any idea on what the problem is? Here are the failed items:

2500 RPM Test
HC PPM: 208 (should be < 130)
CO %: 1.15 (should be <...
Forum: Tech Help 11-21-2002, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,588
Posted By dordal
Just talked to another forum member on the phone,...

Just talked to another forum member on the phone, and got it cleared up. Here is how it works:

Two white wires (sensor side) are the heater circuit. They should be getting 12V from the brown and...
Forum: Tech Help 11-21-2002, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,588
Posted By dordal
Thanks. I was about to do that myself. The codes...

Thanks. I was about to do that myself. The codes (on pin 8 of the diagnostic box) are:

9 - 02 sensor voltage too high
11- 02 sensor heater amps too high/shorted

I've attached a pic of the...
Forum: Tech Help 11-20-2002, 01:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,588
Posted By dordal
W124 O2 Sensor Problem

Here is one for the smart minds: Computer tells me there is an O2 sensor problem. Two codes: 'Incorrect voltage from 02 sensor' and 'Heater amps too high/shorted'.

There is _no_ current to the O2...
Forum: Tech Help 11-20-2002, 01:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,439
Posted By dordal
One more thing to try

Entering this in the archives for the record:

I had a badly stuck purge valve that I fixed tonight. If spraying WD-40 into the vacuum hose doesn't work, try spraying directly into the valve (both...
Forum: Tech Help 11-20-2002, 12:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,290
Posted By dordal
Idle Problem Solved

All-

Just a followup post to close this thread out: I replaced the throttle actuator today, and it FINALLY solved the problem. Figures it would be the expensive part. The idle is now pretty stable...
Forum: Tech Help 11-14-2002, 09:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 743
Posted By dordal
Steering Knock

Was just looking at rmasteller's post RE buying a 92 400E, and he says the steering has a slight "knock" or "tap" when the wheel is turned.
...
Forum: Tech Help 10-17-2002, 10:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,290
Posted By dordal
One more interesting tidbit: switching the a/c...

One more interesting tidbit: switching the a/c compressor on (or off) will smooth out the idle for a few seconds, then it goes back to revving. The tech manual says there is a compressor cutin signal...
Forum: Tech Help 10-17-2002, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,290
Posted By dordal
Really? The platinum 4's aren't recommended for...

Really? The platinum 4's aren't recommended for this engine? Thats surprising.... why not? Guess I made a mistake there.

Still, it was revving before I replaced the plugs, so I doubt that is the...
Forum: Tech Help 10-17-2002, 01:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,290
Posted By dordal
No, I replaced the plugs only six months ago with...

No, I replaced the plugs only six months ago with bosch platinum 4's. I didn't do the wires, but they looked OK visually. No distibutor cap and rotor in this baby.... if there was, I probably would...
Forum: Tech Help 10-17-2002, 01:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,290
Posted By dordal
93 300E - Rough idle after 02 sensor, air mass sensor, OVP relay, wiring harness, etc

My 93 300e 2.8 still revs at idle, more than a year after I bought it. This site has been great, and I've tried everything suggested here, but to no avail. I'm hoping someone out there might have...
Forum: Tech Help 09-09-2002, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
Posted By dordal
Thnaks for the clarification. Just thought I'd...

Thnaks for the clarification. Just thought I'd follow up for the record: I asked about the oil on the Air Conditioning board (www.aircondition.com) and it looks like its PAG 46.
Forum: Tech Help 09-09-2002, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
Posted By dordal
Thank goodness, this seems to be the first year...

Thank goodness, this seems to be the first year they were using 134a. Definitely makes life much cheaper.

suginami, do you know what refrigarant oil they used? I'm now thinking I may not do this...
Forum: Tech Help 09-09-2002, 02:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
Posted By dordal
W124 Evaporator Replacement - Some questions

The evaporator in my 93 300E is leaking, and I'm getting ready to do the replacement. I've spent the requiste time reading up on the procedure in the tech manual and this forum, but I've still got a...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2002, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 875
Posted By dordal
I've got the exact same problem on the exact same...

I've got the exact same problem on the exact same car - 93 300e 2.8. I've tried replacing a bunch of stuff, the current suspected culprit is the air mass sensor. Have you tried replacing that yet?...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2002, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,565
Posted By dordal
Not exactly the news I wanted to hear. I guess...

Not exactly the news I wanted to hear. I guess I'll probably try that cryo seal product.... either that or just refil it every time it gets low. I can't afford the $2700 it takes to replace it, and I...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2002, 04:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,565
Posted By dordal
A/C Leak - Drain water has dye in it

My a/c system is leaking freon - about a pound every 10 to 14 days. I put the UV dye in a few days ago and went hunting with the blacklight tonight - I didn't find any direct evidence of the leak,...
Forum: Tech Help 07-23-2002, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,058
Posted By dordal
Thanks. Is replacing this a pretty simple job -...

Thanks. Is replacing this a pretty simple job - pop out the old one and put in the new one? Anything I need to be worried about when I do it?
Forum: Tech Help 07-23-2002, 02:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,058
Posted By dordal
Thanks. I saw that thread earlier, along with...

Thanks. I saw that thread earlier, along with quite a few others on the idle problem. I haven't replaced the air mass sensor (since its a $450 part), but I don't believe it could be bad, because the...
Forum: Tech Help 07-22-2002, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,058
Posted By dordal
Where is engine speed sensor - m104 engine?

I'm trying to diagnose an idle speed problem (engine intermittently revs to about 1000rpm at idle), and the tech manual says one of the inputs to the computer is the 'engine speed sensor'. I've...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-16-2002, 11:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,019
Posted By dordal
Anybody have a broken 300e throttle actuator? (p/n 000 141 57 25)

I'm trying to diagnose an intermittent idle control problem in mine,
but I'd like to dissect a broken one so I can trace the pinouts for
the connector to the wiring harness. Anybody pulled one...
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