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idle control knob
Hi everyone ,
I have just joined and I'm from Australia. I've had a 1974 240d for a few years now and recently the idle control knob on the dash has stopped doing what it was supposed to do(adjust the idle). At first I thought it was just a matter of tightening the screw on the cable (engine end) but that didn't make any difference and so I completely disconnected it to find the thing wasn't working at all! My question is how do you get the damn thing out of the dash because I have taken out the instrument cluster and using a mirror can't find how it comes out!!. I can find no screw unless i'm not looking close enough and the chrome bezel behind the knob does nothing until you release the cable assy. Frustrated Kevy!!! |
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Not sure if this is the same, but it is inexpensive........
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=015&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=250040138176&rd=1&rd=1
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idle control knob
Thanks jimmy for the picture.It shows a small nut. Maybe if I have another look and try and undo it ? but if anyone out there can tell me how it comes out I'd much appreciate it.
Kevy. |
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Just pull the black plastic knob off and unscrew the chrome nut on the outside of the dash. The assembly can then be removed from behind the dash.
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Idle control knob
Hi kcm.
I'll try that ,thanks Kevy. |
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Yep. That is how it comes off of the dash. After it is removed, unattached it from the throttle and pull it through the dash. Mine was frozen so I pulled the casing off, greased and straightened the cable and oiled the "knob" assembly. Works great now!
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine |
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http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W123Evaporator
Picture #50. Don't be afraid to pull the black knob hard. Mine was pretty tight. Unscrew the chrome nut and feed the cable out the firewall. Remove the cable and replace the entire assembly. Dave
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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990 1980 240D, owned 1990-1992 1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993 1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004 1999 E300, owned 1999-2003 1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD 1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995 1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons) 1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004 2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver 1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold) 2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car |
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Idle control knob
Thanks guys .
I guess I wasn't pulling or wiggling it hard enough. Oh,by the way I hurt my back falling into the back of the car(no it did work) Kevy. |
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