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Forum: Tech Help 12-25-2011, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,427
Posted By wmercer
John. Did you get your parking brakes adjusted...

John.
Did you get your parking brakes adjusted ok? I also have a 1993 600SEL, and the parking prake system works ok, just not enough stopping power to pass inspection. I read the alldata...
Forum: Tech Help 01-22-2006, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,019
Posted By wmercer
Well, thank you.

Well,
thank you.
Forum: Tech Help 01-21-2006, 11:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,019
Posted By wmercer
duovalve problems

Nice explanation on the Rear A/C. Better than Alldata, which does not specifically call out a "rear duovalve", until you hunt around a bit and interpolate. I have a W140 1993 600SEL. The right rear...
Forum: Tech Help 04-05-2004, 05:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By wmercer
I have not tried Amer Svc Ctr yet as we wanted...

I have not tried Amer Svc Ctr yet as we wanted more atention to detail, personal service. I know about Don Pool, but not the other, so will contact them for discussion. thanks for the reference.
Forum: Tech Help 04-05-2004, 05:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By wmercer
Re: Curry's Auto (Sterling)

many thanks, will call and meetwith them and discuss.
Forum: Tech Help 04-04-2004, 09:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By wmercer
looking for quality W140 repair shop in Wash.D.C / Southern Maryland / Northern VA

We have had horrible experiences with repair shops on our prized v12 600sel. Any references would be appreciated.
thanks.
Forum: Middle Atlantic - US (DC,DE,MD,PA,VA,WV) 04-04-2004, 09:40 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,089
Posted By wmercer
looking for quality W140 repair shop in Wash.D.C / Southern Maryland / Northern VA

We have had horrible experiences with repair shops on our prized v12 600sel. Any references would be appreciated.
thanks.
Forum: Tech Help 03-31-2004, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,545
Posted By wmercer
I can confirm this as I inspected these speakers...

I can confirm this as I inspected these speakers once when I heard a crackling, popping sound front side speakers and thought they were these dash speakers. I after fixing an amplifier (in the...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 03-31-2004, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,757
Posted By wmercer
Couldn't this also be the amplifier in the trunk,...

Couldn't this also be the amplifier in the trunk, which is proned to this type of issue or crackling, popping sounds in certain channels? thanks.
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2004, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,003
Posted By wmercer
many thanks, will try and stop the msrt cyl...

many thanks, will try and stop the msrt cyl rplcmnt in the shop, what you indicate seems technically right and I will pursue that.
thanks
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2004, 12:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,753
Posted By wmercer
Have you considered replacing the spark plugs,...

Have you considered replacing the spark plugs, not too expensive of a preventative maintenance and checking the spark plugs wires?
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2004, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,003
Posted By wmercer
W140 600series-low brake pedal/master cylinder issue

Our W140 600 series has probable low brake pedal/master cylinder problems

Has anyone had a master cylinder problem with a 600 series W140. We have replaced our prized 93 600SEL brake hoses, new...
Forum: Tech Help 11-04-2003, 05:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,199
Posted By wmercer
Can relate. To prevent that from happening to...

Can relate. To prevent that from happening to me, I purchased a 'Priority Start' ''battery protector'' that prevents battery from going below about 11.9 volts, just in case the cd changer does go...
Forum: Tech Help 11-02-2003, 08:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,199
Posted By wmercer
what I did with my trunk mounted silvertone cd...

what I did with my trunk mounted silvertone cd changer, 93 600sel, was unmount it from it's vertical position, check the fuse on the bottm (mine was missing), check all the connections several times....
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 10-28-2003, 11:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,038
Posted By wmercer
wow!! great advice and thanks for the info,...

wow!! great advice and thanks for the info, really appreciate it. I will be extra careful.
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 10-27-2003, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,038
Posted By wmercer
Becker Radio faceplate lights

thanks for the info. I can handle a soldering gun ok, even in tight places. I assume the faceplate can be somewhat easily removed with the becker radio removal keys, inserted in the bottom left and...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 10-26-2003, 08:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,038
Posted By wmercer
Becker Radio faceplate lights

93 600SEL Becker 1432 head unit, trunk CD unit, etc.
LCD digits show ok, but I do not have any faceplate lighting at, totally dark at night. All functions of radio/CD/cassette work ok.

Any ideas...
Forum: Tech Help 10-25-2003, 06:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,199
Posted By wmercer
trunk mountrd CD Changer

For above thread posts from dgtlmn and others,
My CD trunk changer never worked since I owned car either (I am second owner of this euro model car I imported-600SEL). Following above inputs, I...
Forum: Tech Help 10-25-2003, 03:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,199
Posted By wmercer
trunck CD drains battery

check out this info at "radioman" website. His shop specializes in car radio repairs and mercedes radios/cd's, etc..Bet your battery drain issue is the CD...http://www.mercedesradiorepair.com/
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 10-25-2003, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,576
Posted By wmercer
good tires to buy

I replaced the wore out Uniroyale Rain tyres (only sold in europe) on my recently imported euro model 600 W140, with these Kumho Tires KH11 ECSTA , 235/70/16.
They handle great, corner/break great,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 10-25-2003, 09:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,812
Posted By wmercer
tires for my W140, 600

I replaced the wore out Uniroyale Rain tyres (only sold in europe) on my recently imported euro model 600 W140, mid 1990s, with Kumho Tires KH11 ECSTA , 235/60/16 (factory size).
They handle great,...
Forum: Tech Help 10-25-2003, 08:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,199
Posted By wmercer
If you have the trunk mounted CD changer, it is...

If you have the trunk mounted CD changer, it is common for it to go bad and drain the battery.
Forum: Tech Help 10-25-2003, 08:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,312
Posted By wmercer
Kumho Tires are great

In Oct 2003, I replaced the wore out Uniroyale Rain tyres (only sold in europe) on my recently imported euro model 600 W140, with these Kumho Tires KH11 ECSTA , 235/60/16, load range/speed: 100/W,...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 10-17-2003, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,456
Posted By wmercer
As you see from my thread inputs, I have trying...

As you see from my thread inputs, I have trying to get my MB S600 W140, 8 spoke aluminum wheels up to par. Although the wheels have been rotated over time, it looks as the previous owner (I am the...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 10-17-2003, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,456
Posted By wmercer
thanks and let me know. If seen threads of using...

thanks and let me know. If seen threads of using oven cleaner vs aircraft paint stripper, and the off the helf auto parts store heavy duty wheel cleaner, may do it also.
Very interested in hearing...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 10-16-2003, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,456
Posted By wmercer
thanks much for the info. My MB 600 wheels are...

thanks much for the info. My MB 600 wheels are the eight spoke aluminum, polished and clearcoat probably gone on a couple wheels. I'll try your heavy duty process. thx.
bill mercer-virignia/D.C. area
Forum: Detailing and Interior 10-16-2003, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,215
Posted By wmercer
MB Wheels

Any insight on how to restore aging aluminum wheels to a shinny look again? I get the brake dust off ok, and the wheels shin up ok, but it never lasts more than a day or two, before the old looking...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 10-16-2003, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,456
Posted By wmercer
MB Aluminum wheel cleaning/polishing

Let us know what you find out. I also am looking at how to polish up my 600 wheels, that clean/polish ok, but the good looks never last more than a day, before what looks like acid stains and etc...
Forum: Tech Help 01-26-2003, 01:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 937
Posted By wmercer
Need Tech Help! EPA compliant 600SEL euromodel

We are importing a 93 600SEL, euro model. It has the normal Orange EPA label in engine compartment, indicating conforms to all US EPA requirements. Our rude&unfriendly importer in Florida having...
Forum: Tech Help 01-02-2003, 12:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,032
Posted By wmercer
importing a euromodel benz

importing a 600SEL. We are experienced car owners.
We are importing a 93 600SEL, euro model. Has an EPA metal sticker on passenger side engine compartment, near windshield. Our rude&unfriendly...
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