...but thanks to this forum the problem was quickly fixed.

My 1986 300E slowly lost all power while on a interstate at night. First the antilock warning light came on, then the radio lost power, lights began to dim, and eventually the car died.

A search in this forum suggested the voltage regulator and after following the diagnostics it was confirmed to be the culprit. The local auto parts store had the part ($35) and it took me about five minutes to replace.

The pictures indicate the worn brushes, only one of them was making contact.

Thanks to expertise in this forum for a fast, easy, and inexpensive repair.

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Car parts are costing too much these days. Regulator used to be around $15 2 years ago. I am wondering if it is made of petroleum.

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11 S550
09 C300
91 560SEL
90 300CE
84 380SE
83 240D

i think i just paid about 25 dollars... that was on line..seems like it was 18-19 about a year ago..

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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