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Forum: Tech Help 12-05-2003, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,421
Posted By Michael Tse
Thanks everyone for the input. I will now hunt...

Thanks everyone for the input. I will now hunt for the parts -- any good suggestions -- maybe used parts are ok too...
Forum: Tech Help 12-05-2003, 02:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,421
Posted By Michael Tse
By the way, the part number is A0155456132. ...

By the way, the part number is A0155456132.

Anyone can help in sourcing this?
Forum: Tech Help 12-05-2003, 01:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,421
Posted By Michael Tse
Unhappy W140 - cannot start -- Ignition Control Box

This is a very sad afternoon.

I have a 1994 W140 S500 which has 100K miles on it.

The car drives exceptionally well until last night. The car starts and runs a bit rough and it stalls after 10...
Forum: Tech Help 02-24-2003, 09:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,304
Posted By Michael Tse
W140 Instrument cluster

Can anyone give me some hints on how to remove the instrument cluster without damaging it or using special tools?

I need to replace the fuel gage light blub and the outside temperature light.
...
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2002, 04:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,061
Posted By Michael Tse
To read the engine oil dipstick

I was told by my mechanics to read the dip stick 3 minutes after the engine is off. However, I found that this is no longer correct with today's engine oil. The oil we use today are design to cling...
Forum: Tech Help 03-29-2002, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,657
Posted By Michael Tse
I had a similar problem before. The "warning...

I had a similar problem before. The "warning light" came on every now and then. It happened after my friend (who drives a Volvo) close the trunk lid far too hard .... Actually, I can feel the car...
Forum: Tech Help 03-29-2002, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,890
Posted By Michael Tse
Thanks for all the info. I did a search on...

Thanks for all the info. I did a search on "reverse clutch" and found some info. It does sound like this is a common problem to this car and I am bad luck with it.

I will take the car straight...
Forum: Tech Help 03-28-2002, 04:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,890
Posted By Michael Tse
Unhappy W140 slow reverse gear

Help is needed....

My W140 S500 built end of 1993 always has slow reverse gear (1 - 2 seconds). All the forward gears are fine. In winter, the forward gears might be a bit hard but nothing too...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 12-26-2001, 06:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,113
Posted By Michael Tse
W014 Becker and BOSE - not as good as ...

Hi all,

I have read quite a few posts here about the Becker system I have in my W140 S500. It is a Becker Mexico 2000 unit with a 10 CD changer with the BOSE 11 speakers system.

The system is...
Forum: Tech Help 09-05-2001, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By Michael Tse
The US$1,250 was spent on my W140 S500. The...

The US$1,250 was spent on my W140 S500. The engine mount was the only thing chnaged.

I am now wanting to change my W126 engine mount. I do not mind paying for the parts but do anyone know how...
Forum: Tech Help 09-05-2001, 02:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By Michael Tse
It would be about US$ 1,250

It would be about US$ 1,250
Forum: Tech Help 09-05-2001, 01:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By Michael Tse
Yes, I spent A$2500 or USD1250 to have my engine...

Yes, I spent A$2500 or USD1250 to have my engine mount replaced in Australia!!

Do you think it is too much??? They charged nearly 4 hours of labour with A$800 worth of parts.
Forum: Tech Help 09-05-2001, 01:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By Michael Tse
W126 engine mount

After getting the dealer to change the engine mount for my S500 W140 -- A$2500 job. I decided to have my W126 380SEL changed as well. Does anyone know whether I can get it done cheaper?
Forum: Tech Help 07-17-2001, 05:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,205
Posted By Michael Tse
Guess what! I took the car to the dealer this...

Guess what! I took the car to the dealer this morning, and they just rang me and said it was the starter motor is not good.

Well, now I have to wait for another day before they can fix it for me....
Forum: Tech Help 07-16-2001, 03:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,205
Posted By Michael Tse
HELP HELP I just tried to start again and it...

HELP HELP

I just tried to start again and it will not start. No matter how I shift the gear. Is there something I can do now?

Michael
Forum: Tech Help 07-16-2001, 02:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,205
Posted By Michael Tse
Jeff, Well, it does sound like more than I...

Jeff,

Well, it does sound like more than I can imagine. I think I better give it back to the dealer.

Will the workaround of shifting the gear last long? Or should I get the car to the...
Forum: Tech Help 07-16-2001, 02:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,205
Posted By Michael Tse
Guess what. I just had the same problem agian...

Guess what. I just had the same problem agian and I switch the gear stick as suggested and immediately the problem solved.

How much is a netual start switch - is it hard to replace?

Regards,...
Forum: Tech Help 07-16-2001, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,205
Posted By Michael Tse
Thanks. I will look at it.

Thanks. I will look at it.
Forum: Tech Help 07-16-2001, 12:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,205
Posted By Michael Tse
I have a strange one. It happened a couple of...

I have a strange one. It happened a couple of time in the last 2 days. I parked the car, everything seems normal, but when I return in a few minutes time, the car won't even start - it does not...
Forum: Tech Help 06-07-2001, 11:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 951
Posted By Michael Tse
It is a W140 1993 S500.

It is a W140 1993 S500.
Forum: Tech Help 06-07-2001, 11:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 951
Posted By Michael Tse
Hi all, My car has a bit of vibrating on...

Hi all,

My car has a bit of vibrating on idle and I took it to the dealer and they said the engine mount is on the way out. It probably can still last for a year.

The vibration only happen in...
Forum: Tech Help 04-25-2001, 05:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,681
Posted By Michael Tse
The weather strip I have checked before as well. ...

The weather strip I have checked before as well. They are perfect. To be sure I actually used some rubber treatment oil on them. Compare to my W126, these rubber are like new.

The sound at...
Forum: Tech Help 04-25-2001, 01:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,681
Posted By Michael Tse
I hope some of you can help me here. The car...

I hope some of you can help me here.

The car used to be so quiet that you cannot hear much when all the windows and doors are closed.

Suddenly, I can hear wind and road noise when I drive the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-16-2001, 06:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,616
Posted By Michael Tse
While on the topic of premium fuel, I just want...

While on the topic of premium fuel, I just want to post my own findings.

In Australia, we have unleaded (91RON) and premium unleaded (98 RON). I tried both fuel. The fuel consumption of normal...
Forum: Tech Help 04-16-2001, 06:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,831
Posted By Michael Tse
It is good to hear. I suppose USD100 is not that...

It is good to hear. I suppose USD100 is not that bad especially when I can minimise the risk of damaging the bumper bar every 2 months (I suppose this reflect how careless I am).

I assume I will...
Forum: Tech Help 04-16-2001, 04:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,616
Posted By Michael Tse
The additive I used can treat up to 60L of fuel. ...

The additive I used can treat up to 60L of fuel. I have a 95L tank, so I purposely added the content to 3/4 of a tankful.

A lot of the brand you quoted I have not seen in Australia. I will try...
Forum: Tech Help 04-15-2001, 10:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,123
Posted By Michael Tse
I have been using the tricks of removing fuse 9...

I have been using the tricks of removing fuse 9 and replace it for a few months now. At first, the trick works for 1 few days, and then I need to reset every day.

I think the pump is going off...
Forum: Tech Help 04-15-2001, 10:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,831
Posted By Michael Tse
I have a 93 W140 500SEL, it has not got the...

I have a 93 W140 500SEL, it has not got the parktronic device on the dumper bar. Instead, it has two metal rods coming up at the back when I reverse. Honestly, I do not know what is the point to...
Forum: Tech Help 04-15-2001, 10:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,616
Posted By Michael Tse
After hearing all these, maybe I should either...

After hearing all these, maybe I should either use a good fuel additive (any recommendations?), or do a injector clean with the dealer. Is this cleaning included in the regular MB service?
...
Forum: Tech Help 04-15-2001, 09:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,616
Posted By Michael Tse
Thanks a lot. Actually, the vibration is only...

Thanks a lot. Actually, the vibration is only very very minor. The car is due for service in 2 months anyway. I can wait till then.

I think I should use those cleaner every now and then to keep...
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