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Tech Help
11-13-2019, 12:59 PM
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Canada to USA Cluster flash KM to Mi ?
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Used IC???
What if I purchase a used IC on like an auction site as I have seen them for $80 to $150 range all day long. But when I code it to my car using the old IC will it just transfer it the same way back...
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Tech Help
11-13-2019, 12:47 PM
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Canada to USA Cluster flash KM to Mi ?
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Thanx ILUVMILS but I tried that by reading the...
Thanx ILUVMILS but I tried that by reading the manual that came with the car. It does allow you to add an additional MPH speedo next to the KM Speedo but everything else remains KM including the main...
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Tech Help
11-12-2019, 08:24 PM
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m103 running rough, compression, valves and other...
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I would replace the O2 sensor first with the...
I would replace the O2 sensor first with the short and the heater fault. Be sure to use the OEM O2 sensor on that car. O2 sensor is not a place to cheap out!
With that out of the way next I would...
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Tech Help
11-12-2019, 05:19 PM
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Canada to USA Cluster flash KM to Mi ?
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Canada to USA Cluster flash KM to Mi ?
:confused: Not sure if I can do this with my SDS with Xentry? I am purchasing A Canadian CL600 a Canadian Citizen brought here to the USA, And I have a letter from MB USA saying its the same car as...
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Tech Help
07-01-2017, 09:42 PM
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Can't find the diagnostic module!!
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fuses good
Checked fuse F-37 in the F-1 box it tests good, and when running it has voltage on both sides of the fuse. Could the ME computer be bad? or just the part of it that allows other modules to be read...
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Tech Help
07-01-2017, 09:33 PM
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Looking to buy a M272, wondering about the balance shaft gears
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johnflight1
M272
Bought my ML350 new in 2006. Replaced cam plugs at 60K, Replaced every coil at various miles, Replaced intake at 80K, replaced The Balance Shaft at 100K. And that was just the engine., The other big...
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05-31-2017, 01:48 PM
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Can't find the diagnostic module!!
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Thanx I will check that out and report findings
Thanx I will check that out and report findings
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Tech Help
05-30-2017, 10:16 PM
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Can't find the diagnostic module!!
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Can't find the diagnostic module!!
96 SL500 R129 M119. I hooked up my star diagnostics and it would not talk to the car, ok it's old so maybe star wont work. So I tried my old reliable Carsoft 7.4 which always worked on this car. Not...
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05-27-2016, 12:35 PM
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Where is the Freon hiding ????
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found faults
Looks like I have found the problems
Most of the time it would only fault B1241 (low refrigerant) This caused confusion since it was not low.
This time I got the intermittent faults causing the...
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Tech Help
05-24-2016, 01:38 PM
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Calling all m103 guru's - Cooling and starting issues
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DIY
I got myself a copy of Mercedes WIS off of E bay. Best investment I made as I have 4 cars. The lower timing cover is a bit more tricky and includes the removal of the upper timing...
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Tech Help
05-24-2016, 12:41 PM
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Where is the Freon hiding ????
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It calls for 1.87393 #LBS or 850G so I recharged...
It calls for 1.87393 #LBS or 850G so I recharged with 2 #LBS.
It is also right on the money when operating. As Indicated by R134A pressure temp charts.
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05-23-2016, 06:52 PM
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Calling all m103 guru's - Cooling and starting issues
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oil from that area is the timing cover plenty of...
oil from that area is the timing cover plenty of DIY's on this. Replace the injectors with the good Bosch ones I made the mistake of trying the cheap ones and they were worse than my old ones!:eek:
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05-23-2016, 06:45 PM
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A/C compressor engages but blows cold air intermediately
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I see you posted your EVAP temps. Do you have the...
I see you posted your EVAP temps. Do you have the freon refrigerant pressures from the digital display? The aux fans will not engage if the pressures are too low
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05-23-2016, 06:35 PM
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Where is the Freon hiding ????
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Where is the Freon hiding ????
02 W208 CLK is hiding freon when car is not running. Pressure on start up is to low to engage compressor. shows 7 bar on climate control screen display. Once I reset the system either on the panel or...
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01-24-2016, 07:27 PM
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Balance shaft settlement
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My car is an 06 but I bought it the end of 05...
My car is an 06 but I bought it the end of 05 what do they use to determine the 10 years? By the way I now have the balance shaft codes
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
10-20-2015, 11:34 AM
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Common R129 problems
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Electro Hydraulic Actuator. Under that brass...
Electro Hydraulic Actuator. Under that brass screw in the picture is the adjustment, it is a 2mm hex key. I did this adjustment on my w124 M103 eng the results were incredible starting and...
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06-30-2015, 11:11 AM
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722.9 Torque converter drain plug?
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722.9 Torque converter drain plug?
On my 06 164 I was tearing out the 722.9 valve body and noticed the fluid looked ugly so I wanted to drain the torque converter.
I pulled up WIS AR27.20-P-0200-3R for the vin on this car and it...
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Tech Help
05-22-2015, 04:13 PM
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2006 ML350 tires
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Bad tire shops
Thanx for the info, the whole thing sounded weird to me. I have looked at a parts breakdown on EPC and I don't see anything that can cause a problem in the transfer case. Must be an urban legend...
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05-21-2015, 12:36 PM
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2006 ML350 tires
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johnflight1
7/32"
So should I just keep the used 7/32" tread depth tire?
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Tech Help
05-21-2015, 11:23 AM
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2006 ML350 tires
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2006 ML350 tires
On my ML350 I have 3 tires that are around 11/32-10/32 and a used tire around 7/32. They are all the same brand and size tire bridgestone dualer HL- Alenza 235-65-17. The reason the one tire is 7/32...
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Tech Help
05-20-2015, 08:37 PM
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Balance shaft settlement
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Got letter today
Got letter today it covers all 272-273 engines 2005-2007
4 yrs to 8 yrs 50k miles to 80k miles will cover 70%
8 to 10 yrs over 80k under 125k they will cover 37.5%
over 10 yrs or 125k they will...
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Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires
05-20-2015, 08:18 PM
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2006 ML350 tires
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2006 ML350 tires
On my ML350 I have 3 tires that are around 11/32-10/32 and a used tire around 7/32. They are all the same brand and size tire bridgestone dualer HL- Alenza 235-65-17. The reason the one tire is 7/32...
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Tech Help
05-14-2015, 06:29 PM
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Balance shaft settlement
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johnflight1
Good news
Good news to an extent,some dealers are covering the job now if you are the original owner and are under 100k miles.
I am at 80k so far so good, no problems yet on my 06 which is in the bad serial...
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Tech Help
05-12-2015, 04:02 PM
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very Poor Acceleration 88 300E M103
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johnflight1
EHA
The tower adjustment is 3mm the EHA is 2mm............................
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Tech Help
05-08-2015, 11:55 AM
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very Poor Acceleration 88 300E M103
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EHA adjustment
Problem solved! adjusted EHA clockwise to make it richer. It idles better and accelerates cold great.Thanx for the advice ps2cho. When I took the EHA off and removed the cap I inserted the 2mm allen...
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Tech Help
05-01-2015, 04:38 PM
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very Poor Acceleration 88 300E M103
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johnflight1
ps2cho, which way is rich on the EHA after I take...
ps2cho, which way is rich on the EHA after I take the cap off?
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Tech Help
05-01-2015, 04:35 PM
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very Poor Acceleration 88 300E M103
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johnflight1
cold start valve ?
Could it be the cold start valve? does it just shoot extra fuel during start or will it provide some extra fuel during the entire warm up process,also is it controlled by the coolant temp sensor? how...
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Tech Help
04-30-2015, 11:01 PM
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very Poor Acceleration 88 300E M103
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johnflight1
Excellent article I can test my current...
Excellent article I can test my current potentiometer and see if its bad or out of adjustment:cool:
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Tech Help
04-30-2015, 10:53 PM
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very Poor Acceleration 88 300E M103
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johnflight1
If it was the potentiometer would it not...
If it was the potentiometer would it not malfunction at all temps? Keep in mind as soon as the engine temp hits about 85c it is like a new car with no problems and great acceleration! this is why I...
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Tech Help
04-30-2015, 10:46 PM
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very Poor Acceleration 88 300E M103
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johnflight1
Original cat and it has 148,000mi on it.
Original cat and it has 148,000mi on it.
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