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Forum: Tech Help 11-29-2009, 09:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 637
Posted By Jerry
98 CLK HID lights out of focus?

My 98 CLK has a problem with the right hand head light. Not near as bright as the left and doesn't put a spot on the road. Do the reflectors in these go bad? Looking at the lights from the front when...
Forum: Tech Help 10-31-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 912
Posted By Jerry
I have a 1988 420 SEL that quit moving forward...

I have a 1988 420 SEL that quit moving forward one day right in the middle of heavy traffic near DC. I had the same thing of reverse but not much forward. I got it into a parking area and found a dry...
Forum: Tech Help 05-25-2007, 12:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,630
Posted By Jerry
Out of state for a couple of days so I didn't see...

Out of state for a couple of days so I didn't see the questions. A couple of things I can answer. One is that VDO makes the speedo and from what I have found isn't interested in selling any parts...
Forum: Tech Help 05-23-2007, 11:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,630
Posted By Jerry
My 2000 CLK 430 had the usual problem with the...

My 2000 CLK 430 had the usual problem with the time and temp and gear indicator. I do electronics repair so I looked into it. There are three ribbon cables in it. One has copper in it and it is the...
Forum: Tech Help 03-28-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,274
Posted By Jerry
Follow thru as to what that plastic arm should to...

Follow thru as to what that plastic arm should to when the plunger moves it. If I remember it turns something to make it open. Also see if the plunger is coming out far enough to move the plastic...
Forum: Tech Help 03-28-2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,706
Posted By Jerry
I have been a mechanic for over 50 years and I...

I have been a mechanic for over 50 years and I use anti seize with steel plugs going into alunimum heads with never a problem. When I worked as a service manager in a motorcycle shop that was the...
Forum: Tech Help 09-06-2006, 10:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,171
Posted By Jerry
What I am trying to do is get a idea of how many...

What I am trying to do is get a idea of how many miles are on it. If I can track down the previous owner that would help a lot. He would know about how many miles were on it when it smoked. The...
Forum: Tech Help 09-06-2006, 12:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,171
Posted By Jerry
A little more info on my car. I was sold in...

A little more info on my car. I was sold in Canada and then updated for the US market in Detroit. The FSS won't work as the original speedo was burnt up in a small fire of some sort. Engine wiring...
Forum: Tech Help 09-05-2006, 07:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,171
Posted By Jerry
Dealer maintaince records

I bought a 2000 CLK 430 on ebay about a year ago and the speedo had been replaced and I don't know the previous owner. The car was a repo and the bank won't give out the info. Can a dealer use the...
Forum: Tech Help 05-21-2006, 10:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 779
Posted By Jerry
On my 2000 CLK someone had chopped up a lot of...

On my 2000 CLK someone had chopped up a lot of the wiring just to make a mess for whoever bought it. I use alldata and printed out the wiring for the top and there a lot of limit switches that have...
Forum: Tech Help 01-14-2006, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,167
Posted By Jerry
You may have a wrong bulb in somewhere. It might...

You may have a wrong bulb in somewhere. It might be drawing too much or too little current. Check the bulb numbers to see if they are what is called for in the owners manual. Jerry
Forum: Tech Help 12-27-2005, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,291
Posted By Jerry
What on earth is the driver deployment loop? ...

What on earth is the driver deployment loop? Never heard of that. As for the other code I have glued a part up so the switch can turn on even if the key is the wrong one so I can have power to...
Forum: Tech Help 12-27-2005, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,291
Posted By Jerry
Code numbers

Any one know what EIS code B1022 and B1023 mean? I can't find it using alldatadiy. Electronic ignition system I think. Jerry
Forum: Tech Help 12-24-2005, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 892
Posted By Jerry
The hose on mine goes thru the fire wall clear on...

The hose on mine goes thru the fire wall clear on the right side near where the test connecter is. I do think it is gray but as my color vision isn't too good I am not sure. It then is run between...
Forum: Tech Help 12-23-2005, 10:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 892
Posted By Jerry
Vacuum hose goes where?

I have a 2000 CLK 430 and need to know where on the engine to connect the vacuum hose from heater/ ac control unit. The hose goes thru the dash above the passengers right foot and runs along the...
Forum: Tech Help 12-22-2005, 08:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,050
Posted By Jerry
Well the new key is on order so when it gets here...

Well the new key is on order so when it gets here I will know if it has the original switch in it. I think the dealer said around $340.00 for the new switch. I have a code reader but I am looking...
Forum: Tech Help 12-20-2005, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,050
Posted By Jerry
Ignition switch

The car is a 2000 CLK430 that had been partly stripped before I got it. Some parts on it are from other cars. The plastic ignition key does nothing when inserted in the switch. The key is sending out...
Forum: Tech Help 12-07-2005, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,193
Posted By Jerry
CLK430 door cover removal

There are two screws that have to come out then pop it off. One screw is behind the small oval plug near the top rear the has some letters in it. I think it says something about the air bag. Too cold...
Forum: Tech Help 01-21-2005, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By Jerry
Higher wattage bulbs will also put more load on...

Higher wattage bulbs will also put more load on the dimmer switch which has a wattage rating itself.
Forum: Tech Help 01-09-2005, 10:32 PM
Replies: 684
Views: 126,750
Posted By Jerry
I picked up a 1988 420 SEL from a doctor near...

I picked up a 1988 420 SEL from a doctor near where I live for $2,500.00 and since I do my own work I don't think I will have to spend a lot on it. No rust anywhere and just a few minor problems that...
Forum: Tech Help 01-09-2005, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,130
Posted By Jerry
After a bit of reading and looking I found the...

After a bit of reading and looking I found the red connector shorts the pins together when you unplug the two sections. There are little fingers on the side that short the pins. I slid a short piece...
Forum: Tech Help 01-03-2005, 11:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,393
Posted By Jerry
Many years ago in the far north (Thule,...

Many years ago in the far north (Thule, Greenland) if one of our jeeps got
cold soaked we were told to take it inside before even trying to start
is as the oil would be too cold to pump around. ...
Forum: Tech Help 12-26-2004, 09:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By Jerry
How about putting a fuel pressure gauge on it for...

How about putting a fuel pressure gauge on it for a while? Jerry
Forum: Tech Help 12-25-2004, 08:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,505
Posted By Jerry
Over the years I have found two ways to check and...

Over the years I have found two ways to check and see what belt is making the noise. One is remove the belt and then start the engine and see if the noise is still there. On the alternator if you...
Forum: Tech Help 12-13-2004, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
Posted By Jerry
More cam chain questions

I have a 1988 420 SEL with 178 thousand miles on it and the paper trail stops at about 130 thousand so I don't know if the chain or guides have been changed. I am going to pull the valve cover and...
Forum: Tech Help 12-09-2004, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,515
Posted By Jerry
No comp. on left bank only? Right bank has comp?

No comp. on left bank only? Right bank has comp?
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