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05-07-2006, 10:17 AM
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A few simple fixes for my new 300sd.....
Hi,
I just got a 1985 300SD that is everything I could have dreamed of in a 300SD. But I have a couple of simple fixes that I am not familiar with and would like some advice.... The doors have been replaced as it was easier to swap doors than door panels as the only owner of this car was an avid smoker. The wires for the doors and vacuum lines at the doors were cut at the hinge. I have power seats so I can't adjust the driver's seat until power is restored. Also, the lock cylinders from the original doors were not transferred to the replacement doors, but I have all the old parts and doors. I am not sure about the vacuum system as I have never worked on this. I have worked on cars a lot and I have two other MBZ's, a 1991 190E 2.3 and a 1999E320 (wifes car). Also, the fuel gauge, odometer and oil pressure gauge do not appear to be working. Maybe they were disconnected. The man I got the car from is very honest and no a dealer so I do not suspect him of treachery. How should I go about fixing these things? Can I do it myself? What is a reasonable price to have someone complete this for me? Thanks for your help. 
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05-07-2006, 10:31 AM
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unfortunately fixing the wires and vac lines correctly involves removing the door panel! ... sorry. you can try to splice them but i think it would be tricky to get it to stay spliced being in an area where it will continue to flex all the time.
the odo is frequently a slipping gear which is plastic. i am told you can fix them yourself but i have not done so. the other guages could be from a bad ground or perhaps even a fuse. good luck, glad you are enjoying your sd. tom w
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05-07-2006, 11:30 AM
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Umm the door panels come right off, takes me about 10-15 minutes since I have a bit of practice.
Well, what's done is done, now yank the door panel and start re-connecting the cut wires. Nothing a soldering gun, some heat shrink tubbing and a bit of work can't fix.
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