New 190E owner problems !!
 

Greetings all,

I'm the proud new owner of my first MB a 1989 190E w/89k.
Just a couple of questions.

Sunroof: Is it supposed to tilt as well as slide? If so, why doesn't it tilt? It doesn't even make a sound when I pull on the switch, but it slides great.......

Heat/AC control : There doesn't seem to be much control over the temp of the AC. It seems to be COLD even when I turn the control to the white portion of the dial. Is this normal? If not, any idea what the problem is? I was thinking it could be some sort of rheostat problem.

Antenna : The switch does nothing and the motor doesn't seem to make a sound. Is there a fuse just for the antenna? Or does the motor give up all together?

Trunk Locking : The central locking works fine except it doesn't operate the trunk. The only way to open the trunk is to insert the key, turn 90° to the left and press the button in. To lock turn back to vertical and remove the key. Is this normal of vacuum leaks or actuator problems?

Thanks for any help, sorry about the loooong post.
If anyone can recommend a shop manual (and where to buy) I'll get cracking as soon as poss.

Thanks again,

Paul

Paul: On the sunroof, to get it to tilt, PUSH the switch straight up. To close it from the tilt position, PULL the switch down as you have described. As for the Antenna, do a search on this site, there is all kind of information on the Hirshman antennas. Good luck and enjoy the Benz.

Jesus.... how easy was that !
Don't I feel like an idiot

Thanks E!

Feeling stupid
 

Paul,
Get used to it! We all have asked questions that are so important to us, yet are so easy for others. This is why the forum is so great. While we/they may give you easy solutions, others aren't so easy. We will mess with you, but at the same time provide you with first hand knowlege. I know, as some of my posts have been returned in 10 minutes.

Congratulations on your first Benz, I don't think you will ever want anything again other than a Benz.

Bernie

Paul: Don't feel like an idiot...that is what this forum is for, to ask questions that you don't have the answer to. It's all a learning process. I was in your shoes a year ago...stay with the forum and you will learn all kinds of crazy *****!!;)

My trunk lock does kind of the same thing sometimes, except the central locking does work on it. I've lubed the lock and that seems to have helped it. My suggestion is to read the manual about locks and valet locking, thats an obscure thing it does.