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07-09-2013, 05:27 PM
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Thought I would post here too -a/c prob
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I will throw some darts. Voltage...
I will throw some darts. Voltage regulator/alternator CAN cause dash lights to dim, but the dimmer on those old clusters are also notorious for failing. Bummer on the AC, did you check you AC relay?...
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07-09-2013, 12:36 AM
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AC help, convert from R12 to R134
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OK, this sounds like a good plan. I have been...
OK, this sounds like a good plan. I have been meaning to buy a manifold but when I ask how I collect the old R12, they say just let it out. :confused: Man maybe way back awhen but I want to do my...
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07-08-2013, 09:31 PM
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AC help, convert from R12 to R134
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AC help, convert from R12 to R134
I bought the conversion connnectors for my W201 and and while I have little info on AC systems, I watched a good how too vid. I am going to vac out whatever is left in the system, it is holding some...
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07-08-2013, 03:20 PM
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AC diagnostic help W201 2.6L
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AC diagnostic help W201 2.6L
My ac is not working, I want yo put some dye in it. R12 is not so easy to come by, can I put some of that freeze12/dye or something cheaper and easier to come by to help find the leak?????
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07-07-2013, 06:10 PM
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1991 190E 2.6l check engine light, cannot collect codes?
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OK I had the air intake temp sensor unplugged,...
OK I had the air intake temp sensor unplugged, got it back in and reset the light via battery disconnect and all is well, passed smog. Still a lump in the idle but otherwise its a runner!!!!!
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07-07-2013, 03:38 PM
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1990 300E 2.6 Hard to Start after sitting.
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Might want to check your OVP, my car had the same...
Might want to check your OVP, my car had the same prob, one of the fuses was blown and it would not activate cold start. Also check voltage regulator, mine was very worn, $30 and 5 mins to replace....
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07-07-2013, 03:13 PM
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1991 190E 2.6l check engine light, cannot collect codes?
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1991 190E 2.6l check engine light, cannot collect codes?
Car has 106K ACTUAL miles. I am trouble shooting this car, it had a had starting issues which was a blown fuse in the OVP and I also replaced voltage regulator that was worn. Now car starts and runs...
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03-04-2013, 02:25 PM
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1988 300E OVP?, check engine light/ABS and dash lights out
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Yep, it came on when I touched the brakes and...
Yep, it came on when I touched the brakes and went out when I closed the circuit on the high mount. I just didnt think to match the resistance when I bought the LED.
Thank you very much for your...
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03-03-2013, 10:59 PM
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1988 300E OVP?, check engine light/ABS and dash lights out
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Gilly, I isolated the bulb and knew it was the...
Gilly, I isolated the bulb and knew it was the high mount. I mentioned in the other thread that I grabbed it to pull the bulb out, the entire housing disentagrated (sun damage) Even the plug for the...
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03-02-2013, 06:35 PM
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DIY Spark Plugs on 2000 E430 4MATIC (119,000 miles)
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I have accumulated all of the u-joints and...
I have accumulated all of the u-joints and various lengths of extensions over the years. The plugs can be somewhat difficult to access, but I would not say that it is technically difficult. If you...
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03-02-2013, 06:32 PM
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1988 300E OVP?, check engine light/ABS and dash lights out
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Just a follow up. I removed the altitude...
Just a follow up. I removed the altitude correction capsule. I did not test it, I simply sprayed the socket and connector with electronic contact cleaner and then reattached. I reset the check engine...
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02-27-2013, 09:50 AM
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Repaired high mount brake lamp with LED still have failed bulb idiot light
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Repaired high mount brake lamp with LED still have failed bulb idiot light
W124 300E Just curious if the current flowing through the LED is too little and still triggering the idiot light. The entire top half of the high mount lamp essentially disentegrated as I took it...
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02-27-2013, 09:40 AM
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Lifting the rear end of a w124 - need straight answer
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Douge
the suspension arms are made to pivot under the...
the suspension arms are made to pivot under the full weight of the car. The bushings in your differential mounts are not. Any more questions? :)
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02-26-2013, 07:37 PM
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1988 300E OVP?, check engine light/ABS and dash lights out
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Alright, I found it, I will inspect and report...
Alright, I found it, I will inspect and report back. Of all the blankety blank blanks, lol..... Next thing to go bad will be the basket weave loom defective cross hatch pattern sensor.
Here is...
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02-26-2013, 07:32 PM
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1988 300E OVP?, check engine light/ABS and dash lights out
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Thanks Gilly, LOL I have NEVER heard of that!!!...
Thanks Gilly, LOL I have NEVER heard of that!!! Maybe I could just put it up on jackstands? Where/what is that thing???
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02-26-2013, 04:11 PM
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1988 300E OVP?, check engine light/ABS and dash lights out
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my instrument cluster is now 100 percent. I...
my instrument cluster is now 100 percent.
I replace the OVP which temporarily cleared the check engine light. the check engine light came back on but the code reader is now working properly and...
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02-26-2013, 10:58 AM
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1988 300E OVP?, check engine light/ABS and dash lights out
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I was just going to throw an OVP relay in there...
I was just going to throw an OVP relay in there being that I was getting both the ABS light and teh CEL. I drove it last night and the CEL went off, ABS light came on, then ABS went out and CEL came...
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02-26-2013, 02:02 AM
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1994 E420 ,Coolant going down,no leak
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Douge
Its possible its leaking into the exhaust. If you...
Its possible its leaking into the exhaust. If you didnt top it off you would eventually have a problem yes? Same symptoms on my 740i, we kept adding fluid until it let go. Then is misfired. :D
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02-25-2013, 10:26 PM
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Thoughts on a 1990 560SEL with all maintenance records and very good body/interior?
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Douge
This is a lopsided conversation. Get your buddy...
This is a lopsided conversation. Get your buddy whatever he wants. If he is happy with the Mercury, he probably wouldnt appreciate the Mercedes and would probably get pissed the first time a...
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02-25-2013, 08:52 PM
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1994 E420 ,Coolant going down,no leak
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Sure sounds like it, getting misfires? Have you...
Sure sounds like it, getting misfires? Have you had it over heat? I thought MB had gotten that figured out around 92-93, maybe not.
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02-25-2013, 08:08 PM
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Thoughts on a 1990 560SEL with all maintenance records and very good body/interior?
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Douge
The Benz must be gone, it was a little high for...
The Benz must be gone, it was a little high for me anyway and that Ford thingy is through the roof!!! It looks nice but man that is way too much imo. Be patient, something will fall on your head.
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02-25-2013, 08:02 PM
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1988 300E OVP?, check engine light/ABS and dash lights out
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Hi Gilly, thanks, I did get the cluster out and...
Hi Gilly, thanks, I did get the cluster out and the odometer is now working. I replaced the cluster lights, lubed the dimmer and all is well with the exception of the rest of the instruments. I did...
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02-25-2013, 04:21 PM
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Thoughts on a 1990 560SEL with all maintenance records and very good body/interior?
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Douge
Nice car and the price would be reasonable if...
Nice car and the price would be reasonable if miles and records were available. In my area, the V8 cars have very little appeal as they get shockingly good mileage. I think the last one I had was...
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02-25-2013, 03:57 PM
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1988 300E OVP?, check engine light/ABS and dash lights out
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Douge
1988 300E NEW OVP, check engine 8x blinks altitude correction capsule
Hey guys, first, my condolences to Phil, I have not been on the board for some time and Phil was very helpful in many of my prior Mercedes projects and I always appreciated his prompt service and...
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Tech Help
10-01-2010, 04:44 PM
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AC Compressor Clutch Not Engaging C280-1999
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Douge
I have had 4 mb's in the last year with...
I have had 4 mb's in the last year with inoperable ac, every single one took a freon charge and started operating properly. 2x the previous owners gave me the same story that mechanics had said the...
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10-01-2010, 04:31 PM
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W126 Not running right
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Douge
I would check these as well but your condition...
I would check these as well but your condition sounds fuel related. If the cap/rotor/wires/plugs were the culprit, it would not have started and run fine and then immediately failed. Typically these...
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10-01-2010, 02:04 PM
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1985 500SEL shifts at higher rpm, abs light on
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Douge
Pretty sure I have weak vacuum to the trans,...
Pretty sure I have weak vacuum to the trans, shifts smoothly under throttle and rough when off throttle.
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10-01-2010, 02:02 PM
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W126 Not running right
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Douge
It sounds like a fuel delivery issue especially...
It sounds like a fuel delivery issue especially considering it has sat for period of time. If it has sat year after year for a few months at a time it is possible that even with low miles, the pump...
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10-01-2010, 10:24 AM
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W126 Not running right
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Douge
Could be a couple of things. Your fuel pump could...
Could be a couple of things. Your fuel pump could be failing or the fuel filter is clogged. If the car is drivable, put a pint of seafoam in a half tank of gas and start driving. : ) You may also...
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09-30-2010, 12:14 PM
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Mount Exhaust Muffler Vertically
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Douge
Sorry should have clarified that it should angle...
Sorry should have clarified that it should angle downward. Anyway, I dont see any prob other than it hanging low which by the sounds of it, wont be much.
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