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I have '77 240D which I purchased new and have kept well maintained.
It will not maintain vacuum when doors are locked. If doors are not locked, it will maintain vacuum indefinitely. I have: -Replaced vacuum pump diaphragm -Replace line including check valve from vacuum pump to system -Checked blue and black check valves under hood-they hold -Replaced three-way valve in driver door -Replaced check-valve in yellow line between vacuum source and center of three-way valve -Checked diaphragms in all three other doors-discovered no leaks -Put all-night test in vacuum tank-it's ok -Tested gas-flap and trunk diaphragms-all ok -Replaced three-way and four-way vacuum fittings under hood -Vacuum pump has 22 inches of vacuum I have checked everything I know to check and have been unsucessful. What am I missing? My mechanic and Mercedes dealer have been unable to assist. Is there a trouble-shooting guide available? Would the manufacturer's cd manuals which are offered for sale be of any assistance? |
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More than likely, You have a pinhole in one of the door actuators that is not showing up. You Have to check them with the door locks in both positions and with low vacuum levels. I have seen the reservoir leak. Just a thought.
------------------ Benzmac: 1981 280GE SWB 1987 16V ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM |
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quote: This falls under the how did I miss that catergory. There was a pinhole leak. Fortunately, I found it in the first one I tried. Thank you for the advice. |
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