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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-25-2025, 10:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 191
Posted By pilot53
300sdl aux fan issues

Trying to troubleshoot why my aux fan wont come on, the fan works when connected direct to a 12v source. The fan will not come on when the ac pressure switch wires are jumped, nor will it come on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2025, 11:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 368
Posted By pilot53
300sdl Air recirculation button

The air recirculation button stopped working on my 86 sdl, when i push the switch the light does not come on like it used to. Anything else it could be besides the switch?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2025, 10:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 970
Posted By pilot53
Random connector under HVAC 300SDL

Does anyone know what this random connector goes to? Its near the HVAC assembly under the passenger side kick panel on an 86 300SDL.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2025, 01:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 390
Posted By pilot53
300sdl door light wiring problem

When I connect the upper passenger door switch the wiring sparks and starts to melt, I also have no dome light with the doors open (light works when switched on), or headlight buzzer. The sealtbelt...
Forum: Tech Help 12-25-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By pilot53
Melted wires

Melted wires
Forum: Tech Help 12-25-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By pilot53
1986 300sdl door light electrical problem

I have no door buzzer, dome light or door marker lights in the front with the passenger or drivers door open. I noticed one of the door switches was not working internally, so I took it apart and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-02-2024, 12:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By pilot53
I pushed my body into the seat pretty hard and...

I pushed my body into the seat pretty hard and they started working again, i guess something got hung up.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By pilot53
300SDL Driver side power seats

The power seats on my 300SDL stopped working completely. They used to work intermittently but now all functions stopped working, the headrest, the back, and the seat. The passenger side works. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2024, 04:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 420
Posted By pilot53
300SDL Power seat motors

The power seats in my 300SDL work intermittently, do they use replaceable brushes? Anything else that is recommended to get them working as new again? Ill be tearing down the seats to fix the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 808
Posted By pilot53
It ended up being the secondary fuel filter

It ended up being the secondary fuel filter
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-16-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 808
Posted By pilot53
I havent had access to the car in a few days to...

I havent had access to the car in a few days to check boost, however if boost were low or the wastegate were stuck open the car would be smoking heavilly with the alda disconnected, which is not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-15-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 808
Posted By pilot53
The alda doesn't add fuel it restricts it.

The alda doesn't add fuel it restricts it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-13-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 808
Posted By pilot53
Om603 no power at high rpm

The om603 in my 86 300sdl pulls strong off the line then as rpm rises above 3k it has no power and will stop accelerating. If I let it downshift it gets some power back and can accelerate. Very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-07-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 783
Posted By pilot53
Oil cooler housing fitting leak

I recently replaced the oil cooler lines on my 85 300d, there is a small leak which appears to be coming from the bottom fitting on the oil cooler housing. (not the hose) The lines came off easy...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2021, 07:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By pilot53
Oh thank you, I'll leave it the way it is then!

Oh thank you, I'll leave it the way it is then!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By pilot53
Thanks for the quick replies Chris. I actually...

Thanks for the quick replies Chris. I actually had a spare original klima relay, I swapped that in and all is working. Turns our theweird gauge readings are because I had the gauge valves set...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2021, 05:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By pilot53
Ok thanks that helps a bit, sounds like the freon...

Ok thanks that helps a bit, sounds like the freon charge is not the issue then since the switch has continuity. Jumping it didnt make any difference either.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By pilot53
its about 85 today, could it be because i only...

its about 85 today, could it be because i only ran the system for about 5-10 seconds? I didnt want to damage the compressor if it was low or high. Not sure if I'm dealing with a charge issue or an...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By pilot53
Update: I jumped the compressor on for a few...

Update: I jumped the compressor on for a few seconds and both the high and the low side equalized at around 50-60 psi. The ac cold nice and cold for those few seconds so i think the compressor is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By pilot53
85 300d ac system pressures

I had to replace an o-ring on my ac system (klima sanden conversion kit), when i did I replaced the dryer then vaccumed the system for a few hours and let it sit overnight. no leaks. I added three...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 599
Posted By pilot53
OM617 Front Crank seal

I recently changed the head gasket and had my cylinder head rebuilt on my om617. After cleaning the front of the block as best as I could and replacing my vacuum pump gasket I have fresh oil all...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2020, 11:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,038
Posted By pilot53
OM617 front engine oil leak

Im trying to figure out where a light coating of oil is coming from on the front of my OM617, its a light coat all over the front going as high up as right up to the cylinder head. The head itself...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 685
Posted By pilot53
oh wow ok, I had no idea you needed to heat this...

oh wow ok, I had no idea you needed to heat this up since it came off pretty easy, and slides on easy without the key. I will give that a try next time, as well as installing it with the vibration...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2020, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By pilot53
OM603 Crank Woodruff key

I sheared my woodruff key installing the vibration damper hub, can i just use an autoparts store replacement key that looks the same, or do I need a special MB part number? Having trouble finding a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 685
Posted By pilot53
Ok so I got the vibration damper off easy peasy...

Ok so I got the vibration damper off easy peasy with a puller kit and the flywheel lock tool but Im having major issues with the woodruff key.

I can't for the life of me get the key to stay in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2020, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 589
Posted By pilot53
Ok so regular mineral oil should work instead of...

Ok so regular mineral oil should work instead of ND-6 oil? I have some on hand and would like to use it but dont want to hurt the new compressor.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2020, 07:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 685
Posted By pilot53
603 Front crank seal questions

1.) Is it possible to pull the hub and vibration dampener out together without pulling the dampener off of the hub?

2.) If not, can the dowel pin be reused?

3.) What is the easiest way to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 589
Posted By pilot53
300SDL A/C compressor

I am changing the compressor out on my 86 300sdl because the old one started leaking oil. I am going to refill the system with the recovered r12, not r134a so i will need to use mineral oil. My...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2020, 01:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,905
Posted By pilot53
Just a hunch but I think another important thing...

Just a hunch but I think another important thing to consider is that MB diesel engines have a few more things in common with their gas counterparts that typical HD truck diesels dont. For example,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-14-2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,905
Posted By pilot53
Mobil one recommends using their FS 0w-40...

Mobil one recommends using their FS 0w-40 european car oil in both the OM603 and the OM617, it meets 229.5, 229.3, and CF ratings. I would think this would be a good oil to use especially since...
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