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Forum: Tech Help 10-28-2005, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,445
Posted By cnctony
Same problem and I just fixed it today!!

I have the same problem, HAD. Every time when the engine was hot I had to turn the engine over for ten seconds or more and it smelled like there was too much gas. I also noticed that if I pushed...
Forum: Tech Help 08-24-2005, 05:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,682
Posted By cnctony
Use regular instead of Super! ? ? ?

Has anyone heard of a device called Fuelstar? www.fuelstar.com

The web site says you can run unleaded instead of super and still get better gas milage and lower emmission and runs engine cooler...
Forum: Tech Help 08-24-2005, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,399
Posted By cnctony
wire check. CHECK OVP!

Check the fuse In the Ovp. This will cause the same symptom.

You can check your wires with a ohm meter. I do not know what the resistance should be and I will check my old ones and my new ones...
Forum: Tech Help 08-23-2005, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,399
Posted By cnctony
Tough one.

Without asking you 50 questions here goes.

1. Have Oxygen sensor checked or just replace it. It did wonders for my 175,00 mi 1988 260e. O2 sensors or Lambda sensors can be damaged from an engine...
Forum: Tech Help 08-15-2005, 06:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,146
Posted By cnctony
I will come up with a solution within 2 weeks.

It is going to take mw a better part of a week to finish this project.

I have 2 modification ideas.

W124 climate control blower motor modification.

1. Using the fader control position to...
Forum: Tech Help 08-14-2005, 03:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,146
Posted By cnctony
Redesigning Fan Control VRS AUTO AC

First off I must say that the Mercedes Auto AC is a complicated system that being said it is equally expensive and time consuming to repair. Who really needs "Auto Air" . I WANT AC THAT RESPONDS TO...
Forum: Tech Help 08-13-2005, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,146
Posted By cnctony
You guys don't see the picture here.

You dont see the picture here nor understand where I am going to get the energy savings from but I do!.

I will let you know how it is done after I have completed my tests and hopefully if it...
Forum: Tech Help 08-13-2005, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,146
Posted By cnctony
After market products

There are a lot of after market products out there already such as dc motor powered waterpumps that claims to increase your horse power 18 -20%.

I am still in the design stage.

Without...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-13-2005, 11:26 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,930
Posted By cnctony
Veggie car!

First. I don't believe it is illegal to use untaxed fuel for your vehicle unless it's farm fuel (purple dyed fuel). What about propane cars. There's a sales tax but not federal and state tax....
Forum: Tech Help 08-13-2005, 11:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,146
Posted By cnctony
You asked for it you got it.

I will work on this project next weekend or when time permits. I have been working 7 days a week lately and time is something I have little of. I will put together an instruction manual for doing...
Forum: Tech Help 08-12-2005, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,980
Posted By cnctony
What car are you looking at?

Are we talking about an 89 300CE W124 ? If so then

Originally Posted by cnctony
The relay module you are looking for is a littler bigger than a pack of cigaretts. It is located behind the...
Forum: Tech Help 08-12-2005, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 819
Posted By cnctony
O2 sensor

O2 sensors can be found on the exhaust before the cat and some newer cars have 2 of them before and after the cat. Some cars can have up to 4 O2 sensors if they have dual cats. Just look under car...
Forum: Tech Help 08-11-2005, 08:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 803
Posted By cnctony
Controller is located underneath glove box

Best way to get at it is to remove glovebox. You can see controller below glovebox opening. Remove, disconnect cables and disassemble. You may see bad solder connections. Resoler or take to friend...
Forum: Tech Help 08-11-2005, 08:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,146
Posted By cnctony
Electronic engineer here to save the day.

How bad do you want one?

I can custom engineer almost anything. The easiest mod would be to use the auto button as a mid speed. Could do more but would require additional control installed.
...
Forum: Tech Help 08-11-2005, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By cnctony
Try again

Your low side fitting will be on the drivers side between the dryer(40 oz size black container with site glass on top, hi and low pressure switches connected to it) and the expansion valve. Should...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2005, 06:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,980
Posted By cnctony
Relay location

The relay module you are looking for is a littler bigger than a pack of cigaretts. It is located behind the battery, behind a plastic cover and should have a number like 0025451305 KILMA or 3701130...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2005, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,015
Posted By cnctony
Resistor burned up?

Well if that is happening that means that you have a load of some sort on your fans.

With engine off key out check to see if blade is spinning freely....

You may need to remove fan,...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2005, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,219
Posted By cnctony
car MB 1988 260e

The Bosch web site also explains how to replace an oxygen or Lambda sensor with its generic version. The sensors for the most part are the same.

Again 1988 260e w124.026 6cyl


Anthony
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2005, 03:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,015
Posted By cnctony
Yes

The aux fan(s) are connected to two devices.
1. Low speed is controlled by the A\C high pressure switch. This cools down the condenser and should be checked by connecting gauges to your A/C high and...
Forum: Tech Help 08-09-2005, 08:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,219
Posted By cnctony
Oxygen sensors FYI

I recently failed inspection due to hi emission readings. I did a tune up and after seeing the wide price range of the 02 sensor I did some research.

My original sensor was 127.00 -190.00...
Forum: Tech Help 08-09-2005, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,476
Posted By cnctony
Cold start problems

First I would get some basic information on your cars condition.

1. Remove spark plugs one at a time and examine or replace. 12.00
2. Remove dist. cap and clean or replace, 85.00 rotor 30.00....
Forum: Tech Help 08-09-2005, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,980
Posted By cnctony
How to check compressor clutch. Automatic AC

To check the compressor clutch operation.

First check low pressure switch. The one without wires coming out of the switch, just 2 spade connectors. If you have 12Vdc on one leg and not the other...
Forum: Tech Help 08-09-2005, 05:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,980
Posted By cnctony
problem is with ac relay

Replace kilma AC relay or remove from housing and resolder connections.





Anthony
Forum: Tech Help 08-06-2005, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,619
Posted By cnctony
Sounds like it is not working efficiantly.

If the compressor went south I hope they cleaned the entire system VERY well, as metal particals from the compressor failing could have been sent through your system. It probably worked for a while...
Forum: Tech Help 08-06-2005, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,310
Posted By cnctony
How to get the codes?

Do I short a couple of pins to get those codes? Or does it constantly send a signal?

Any ideas?


Thanks
Anthony
Forum: Tech Help 08-06-2005, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,310
Posted By cnctony
Connecting my 1988 260e to computer?

I have been researching this for a while and have found several informative sites but nothing specific. I know my car has a computer PCM and I know there is a way to read what my car's computer is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 08-05-2005, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,856
Posted By cnctony
Ok ok all greek to me

I dont understand what the offset is what does that mean? What is 49mm? Center point to center point from one lug to the next? If thats the case then it would have to be the same or else the lugs...
Forum: Tech Help 08-05-2005, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,076
Posted By cnctony
power

Power is started when ignition is turned on thru
Take it all back I don't have schematics in front of me here at work.


I do know that what I stated prev. is the correct procedure for testing...
Forum: Tech Help 08-05-2005, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,076
Posted By cnctony
Test

The only true way to test is to replace. I had bad solder connections on my board, resoldered but it still would not work so I bought new and wala its working.

To test:

Pin 31 is ground ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 08-05-2005, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,856
Posted By cnctony
WHeel sizes what will fit???

I want to buy some new wheels for my 1988 260e but I dont know what wheels will fit.

Is there a cross reference guide or some way to tell what wheels will work on my 260e.


I found these...
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