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Forum: Tech Help 06-30-2006, 08:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,867
Posted By prevost3000
Dual Contact Brake Light Switch

Ok. Final update.

The car is fixed.

Let me tell you how. THanks to Shandy. I went to ParkPlace Mercedes and bought the switch for $31 incl. tax.

I replaced the switch on faith and did not...
Forum: Tech Help 06-30-2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,867
Posted By prevost3000
Unhappy For the hell of it.....

i started it, and the lights remained on.

I cranked the wheel left and held against the stop for a count to 5 (i heard the press regulator hiss from the steering system) then i cranked the wheel...
Forum: Tech Help 06-30-2006, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,867
Posted By prevost3000
Question ....another ABS, BAS Light question.....?

1998 Mercedes S420 has a warning light problem.

When the key is turned on all warning lights illuminate, then after startup, 2 lights remain - ABS, BAS/ASR. They stay on solid even before the car...
Forum: Tech Help 06-29-2006, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,386
Posted By prevost3000
Recycle this post

I am recycling this post to the top to see if anyone has found the answer. I have a friends' 98 S420 that has the ABS, and the "BAS-ASR" Lights come on 3 months ago. I dont know why, but I am...
Forum: Tech Help 06-13-2006, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 886
Posted By prevost3000
Question Is there supposed to be a safety for this problem?

My 1989 190E 2.6L Gas/Auto MAY OR MAY NOT have a problem.

A brief story:
My wife leaves the car running in a parking lot waiting for a passenger. My 3 year old daughter unbuckles her car seat...
Forum: Tech Help 06-10-2006, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 714
Posted By prevost3000
Arrow Electrical bugs....

1989 190E 2.6 Gas/Auto.

My wife drives the car and says that occasionally when she pulls the turn signal down for a left turn, the blinker does not come on and the A/C shuts down. The fan quits...
Forum: Tech Help 06-10-2006, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,824
Posted By prevost3000
Arrow 190E 2.6 Coolant Leak

My 1989 190E 2.6L Gas/Auto has a coolant leak from the engine.

My vehicle experience tells me that when most water pumps leak, they leak at the shaft seal. The seal is dry on this car, i can see...
Forum: Tech Help 06-01-2006, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,126
Posted By prevost3000
More Help?

EHA? Where is it located? What does it do?

Is the CIS unit the computer near the OVP Relay?

:o :o
Forum: Tech Help 06-01-2006, 01:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,126
Posted By prevost3000
Eha?

Could GVB pm me, I need more explanation as to what type of testing to do next.

Can someone help me with that? What is the EHA?

Could adjusting the 3mm hex adjuster in the air cleaner help the...
Forum: Tech Help 05-31-2006, 08:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,522
Posted By prevost3000
Wink Trans Fluid......

Using a funnel, add a bit of trans fluid to the cylinder, do the compression test again. If the PSI is:

Higher = Faulty Compression Rings on Piston

Same = Cylinder Head (gasket) related...
Forum: Tech Help 05-31-2006, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,126
Posted By prevost3000
Talking Well, then main issue isn't the cold starting...

Well, then main issue isn't the cold starting condition. It has started every time I wanted it to (except when the ign. switch locked up, but thats another story and I wrote a DIY about it)

BTW -...
Forum: Tech Help 05-31-2006, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,126
Posted By prevost3000
Arrow Oh, I forgot

It purrs' like a baby kitten. Sweet and Smooth. No stumbles, no misses, no errors. I did find a vacuum leak behind the cluster at a servo that directs A/C up at the windshield. I just put screws...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-31-2006, 01:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,035
Posted By prevost3000
Arrow Diesel Fuel Economy?

I've got a question about fuel economy of diesel engines in the 190D.

On the internet I saw that the 190D gets 35 city 44 highway!!:eek: And the 190E gets 20 city 23 highway.:mad:

Is that...
Forum: Tech Help 05-31-2006, 12:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,126
Posted By prevost3000
Arrow 160 horsepower or 60?

I have a problem with my 1989 190E 2.6 Gas/Auto.

I've got no power in the engine. Its the straight 6, I had the engine dropped in there from an 80K salvage car. I really havent driven it that...
Forum: Tech Help 05-21-2006, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,676
Posted By prevost3000
I have checked the OVP and both fuses are good. ...

I have checked the OVP and both fuses are good.

The O2 does work and register a good value sometimes.

Is it possible that the fuel dist head can cause excessive fuel delivery to the cylinders?...
Forum: Tech Help 05-21-2006, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 762
Posted By prevost3000
Thanks. I will look at it tonight. ...

Thanks.

I will look at it tonight.

Prevost3K
Forum: Tech Help 05-20-2006, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 762
Posted By prevost3000
C220 Fan Motor Access ??

Hi Prevost 3000 here

I am working on a buddy's 95 C220. There is a noise coming from the Interior Cabin Motor that resembles a playing card slapping the spokes of a bicycle tire as it spins. I...
Forum: Tech Help 05-17-2006, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,676
Posted By prevost3000
Confused in TX

What is a lambda tower?

The steel ball is covering the 3mm allen adjust for the mixture. The plugs are new. the O2 sensor works fine somedays. It modulates the mixture and the idle is good. ...
Forum: Tech Help 05-17-2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,676
Posted By prevost3000
190e Engine Black Smoke??

My Black 190E (not on eBay right now) has a problem 89 190E 2.6L gas/auto

When it starts in the 60 degree morning, it runs delightful. Idle is smooth, no smoke at exhaust, picture perfect.
...
Forum: Tech Help 05-10-2006, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By prevost3000
Post A Quick Update:

I am checking the O2 sensor now. It is at 100C, its about 80 ambient. I get a fluxuation from 0.01 to 0.7. The flux is pretty rapid, my meter almost cant keep up. I shaved some insulation off the...
Forum: Tech Help 05-09-2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 745
Posted By prevost3000
Update:

Ok. I checked the volts with both fans plugged and running. 8VDC. with ac on. I replaced the resistor with one from another car, it did the same thing. The old resistor was cracked and it was...
Forum: Tech Help 05-09-2006, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 745
Posted By prevost3000
Is this Normal?

1989 190E 2.6L gas/auto

When the engine is running about normal temp (80-90C) the electric fans dont work. When the A/C is switched on, the fans turn on, but slow. If i unplug one fan, the other...
Forum: Tech Help 05-09-2006, 11:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By prevost3000
Angry Failed Emission Test TX

1989 190E 2.6L Gas/Auto Trans.

Failed Emission Test:

Low Speed Test Failures:

1)Hydrocarbons HC (ppm) 185 my car (162 limit)
2)Nox (ppm) 2139 my car (1227 limit)

High Speed Failures:
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 04-21-2006, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,553
Posted By prevost3000
I got the CODE!

Hey all.

As I said before MB gave me a 5 digit code and I went to the dealership and they swear by it. On my way home I thought of an idea. So I called the salvage yard I got the radio from and...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 04-20-2006, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,553
Posted By prevost3000
Question Radio Code Entry Procedure?

I have a transplant from a 93 190E, MODEL CM2191 PART # 002 820 94 86 SERIAL: AL2191B0121861. I called MB and the tech said my code was 41523. There are only 4 spaces for characters on the display...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 04-20-2006, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,977
Posted By prevost3000
Question 93 190E Code Entry?

I have a transplant from a 93 190E, I called MB and the tech said my code was 41523. There are only 4 spaces for characters on the display with an asterick button beneath the display.

I entered 4...
Forum: Tech Help 04-19-2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,023
Posted By prevost3000
Ok. I have had the car for a little while and I...

Ok. I have had the car for a little while and I think I got it all cleared up. How you ask?

I changed the oil and filter. I used a bosch filter and 15W40 Oil. Soon after that I noticed that the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-18-2006, 11:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 875
Posted By prevost3000
Progress.........

Alright. I pulled both benzs along side each other and prepared for the swap. I loosened the 3/4 tensioner bolt beside the powersteering pulley. Loosened the 13mm belt adjustment fastener. ...
Forum: Tech Help 04-18-2006, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 875
Posted By prevost3000
Post A/C Clutch Coil R&R

Men, I have searched the threads and no one has covered this topic.

My 89 190E 2.6L gas/auto needs a new a/c compressor magnetic coil for the clutch.

It looks like a tough job just to get to...
Forum: Tech Help 04-17-2006, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,271
Posted By prevost3000
Hi Beams

Mine too. When i flip the lever to high beam, the low beam headlights kick off and no high beams. I havent figured it out on my 89 190E yet, but I think it is the steering column switch. I will...
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