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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 301
Posted By TimFreeh
As you pointed out it seems unlikely that the...

As you pointed out it seems unlikely that the transmission failed immediately after you replaced the connector - its probable that something in that replacement event is causing your issues.

The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-15-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 301
Posted By TimFreeh
Remove the transmission plug and see if one, or...

Remove the transmission plug and see if one, or more, of the 13 pins are bent or misaligned.

Could have easily been damaged when you replaced the connector plug.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-09-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 681
Posted By TimFreeh
X2. Best write-up I've ever seen. Good luck on...

X2. Best write-up I've ever seen. Good luck on the sale.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-05-2023, 07:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,456
Posted By TimFreeh
You certainly could swap the IDI pump for a...

You certainly could swap the IDI pump for a purely OM603 mechanical pump, it would not interface with the EIS lock at all.

Such a modification would obviate the entire IDI ECU and remove all...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,456
Posted By TimFreeh
It's almost certainly some sort of electrical...

It's almost certainly some sort of electrical issue. Could be in the wiring harness, ECU or the injection pump itself. The fact that it can run for 2-3 weeks is a huge problem for diagnosis - it's a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,456
Posted By TimFreeh
Well I'd guess its because he has a job, family,...

Well I'd guess its because he has a job, family, life commitments that set things up so that he can't be on-line waiting for your latest diagnostic remarks?

Good grief, take a chill pill.

This...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-23-2023, 10:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 571
Posted By TimFreeh
I’ve driven a couple of 180D’s and your...

I’ve driven a couple of 180D’s and your experiences are pretty normal.

As I recall its 40hp maybe?

Top speed on level ground and not into a headwind is about 65-70 mph and it takes the entire...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-27-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,452
Posted By TimFreeh
I think you'll be happy with the mods - and it's...

I think you'll be happy with the mods - and it's always nice to have the extended warranty.

I'm still incredulous that the amount of pollution the car generates after the mods is significantly...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-20-2023, 08:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,452
Posted By TimFreeh
As I recall from the AEM settlement documentation...

As I recall from the AEM settlement documentation there are financial incentives for Mercedes to complete as many cars as possible. I think there were penalties if they didn't get to 85% of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2023, 08:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,452
Posted By TimFreeh
Mercedes will be replacing all the ECU coding for...

Mercedes will be replacing all the ECU coding for engine operations - I don't think your prior tuning will matter at all.

The AdBlue system will be operating when you get the car back.
Forum: Tech Help 07-09-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 673
Posted By TimFreeh
Connector 1 and 5 appear to be identical? If...

Connector 1 and 5 appear to be identical?

If its connector #1 pin 5 its the main power feed for the ECU. Circuit 30, should be hot at all times.

If it’s connector #5 it’s the coil driver for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2023, 08:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,452
Posted By TimFreeh
Glad you're happy with your Outback. Think...

Glad you're happy with your Outback.

Think it would do as well as a Prius in a fuel economy shootout in the real world against a Bluetec?
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,452
Posted By TimFreeh
This is certainly the position of the regulatory...

This is certainly the position of the regulatory bodies, as a Bluetec owner I can tell you the system met all of my expectations as a customer - it passed emissions system certification.

I'd sure...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-03-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,452
Posted By TimFreeh
I have a GLK250 that has had the AEM...

I have a GLK250 that has had the AEM modifications done. I now have 20K miles of operation after the modifications - I can't detect any changes in fuel economy of power - still has great power/torque...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-03-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 942
Posted By TimFreeh
Here's a Wikopedia link on the Bosch EDC system I...

Here's a Wikopedia link on the Bosch EDC system I came across yesterday.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Diesel_Control

It appears the EDC control system implements full control of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 942
Posted By TimFreeh
I'm pretty sure it won't run, it's pretty easy to...

I'm pretty sure it won't run, it's pretty easy to try and see.

As I've said before the EDC system has full control of the rack position and fueling in this application and I don't believe it'll...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-21-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 942
Posted By TimFreeh
Because Mercedes always over engineers everything...

Because Mercedes always over engineers everything maybe? A fuel shutoff isn't going to take the place of the traditional rack shut off implemented on the mechanical pumps.

Do you have your...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 942
Posted By TimFreeh
I'm not sure if there's a way to operate the EDC...

I'm not sure if there's a way to operate the EDC controlled pump without cooperation from the EDC control unit. Based upon my prior mentioned experiments with pulling the EDC fuse I suspect its not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 942
Posted By TimFreeh
I believe this is an indication something in the...

I believe this is an indication something in the drive authorization sequence has failed. The EIS validates the laser key and then sends authorization to the ECU that manages the injection pump to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 578
Posted By TimFreeh
You have this problem? ...

You have this problem?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRLNYL4LzQg
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 578
Posted By TimFreeh
What diagnostic work led you to believe the...

What diagnostic work led you to believe the 'cable shoes', whatever that is, needed to be replaced?

The W211 of this vintage has a couple of CAN busses one for the body, one for the interior and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 942
Posted By TimFreeh
The OM606 turbo utilizes an injection pump under...

The OM606 turbo utilizes an injection pump under computer control, its called the EDC system and it can manipulate fuel delivery via a rack position solenoid.

It's not an old mechanical pump...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-05-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By TimFreeh
60% is about right for the deduction of market...

60% is about right for the deduction of market value on a salvaged titled vehicle 5-7 years old.

Of course for cars as old as this one very minor damage can cause a vehicle to be totaled so that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-30-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 465
Posted By TimFreeh
I think the injection quantity correction factors...

I think the injection quantity correction factors are generated over a period of time? Kind of like long-term fuel adaptations on gasoline cars.

I wouldn't expect the correction factor to change...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-29-2023, 10:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By TimFreeh
I second the Continental choice. Something...

I second the Continental choice.

Something like this........
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-29-2023, 10:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By TimFreeh
Here's a link for replacement on a GLK250. ...

Here's a link for replacement on a GLK250.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/ml-gl-g-wagen-r-class-unimog-sprinter/418275-glk-250-motor-mount-replacement.html

Not having all wheel drive and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-19-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,873
Posted By TimFreeh
The OM606 turbo seems to have become the chevy...

The OM606 turbo seems to have become the chevy small block of the diesel engine swap world in the last few years. As you point out multi hundred thousand mile examples seem to be selling for $3K?
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-15-2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,873
Posted By TimFreeh
I'm just really confused with your direction on...

I'm just really confused with your direction on this project given the desire for a reliable daily-driver expressed here and in your other thread.

You do realize that anytime you embark on this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,257
Posted By TimFreeh
OBDII came into existence in MY1996. If your cars...

OBDII came into existence in MY1996. If your cars were pre 1996 the authorities wouldn't be looking for an OBDII interface.

There are some rural jurisdictions that don't use OBDII checks for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,257
Posted By TimFreeh
The 722.6 is a great transmission, its the first...

The 722.6 is a great transmission, its the first automatic I've ever driven where I didn't feel like it was operating sub-optimally to what I could do with a manual transmission. The shifts are...
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