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Forum: Tech Help 07-09-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,078
Posted By Douge
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?...
Forum: Tech Help 07-09-2013, 12:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,242
Posted By Douge
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...
Forum: Tech Help 07-08-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,242
Posted By Douge
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...
Forum: Tech Help 07-08-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 917
Posted By Douge
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?????
Forum: Tech Help 07-07-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,412
Posted By Douge
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!!!!!
Forum: Tech Help 07-07-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,964
Posted By Douge
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....
Forum: Tech Help 07-07-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,412
Posted By Douge
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...
Forum: Tech Help 03-04-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,365
Posted By Douge
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...
Forum: Tech Help 03-03-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,365
Posted By Douge
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...
Forum: Tech Help 03-02-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,760
Posted By Douge
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...
Forum: Tech Help 03-02-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,365
Posted By Douge
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...
Forum: Tech Help 02-27-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,281
Posted By Douge
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...
Forum: Tech Help 02-27-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,981
Posted By 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? :)
Forum: Tech Help 02-26-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,365
Posted By Douge
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...
Forum: Tech Help 02-26-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,365
Posted By Douge
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???
Forum: Tech Help 02-26-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,365
Posted By Douge
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...
Forum: Tech Help 02-26-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,365
Posted By Douge
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...
Forum: Tech Help 02-26-2013, 02:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,199
Posted By 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
Forum: Tech Help 02-25-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,948
Posted By 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...
Forum: Tech Help 02-25-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,199
Posted By Douge
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.
Forum: Tech Help 02-25-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,948
Posted By 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.
Forum: Tech Help 02-25-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,365
Posted By Douge
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...
Forum: Tech Help 02-25-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,948
Posted By 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...
Forum: Tech Help 02-25-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,365
Posted By 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...
Forum: Tech Help 10-01-2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,491
Posted By 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...
Forum: Tech Help 10-01-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,722
Posted By 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...
Forum: Tech Help 10-01-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,599
Posted By 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.
Forum: Tech Help 10-01-2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,722
Posted By 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...
Forum: Tech Help 10-01-2010, 10:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,722
Posted By 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...
Forum: Tech Help 09-30-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,940
Posted By 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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