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| Oil pressure & temp. control down | 5/29/2007 | whunter |
Q: My Mercedes is a 94 E420 it has 127,000 miles and it is in florida.I was driving home 2 days ago I ...
A: Answer: Danger to you and the car, do not drive it. It must be towed to a shop. You need expert ...
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| Mercedes Benze problems | 5/27/2007 | whunter |
Q: 1988 Mercedes Benz 190E, 110,000 km. Brisbane Australia My 1988 190E runs beautifully but ...
A: Answer: Fuel Injection http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=142406 1988, 190e, ...
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| rough idle, excessive smoking 1975 300d | 5/24/2007 | whunter |
Q: i have a 300d 1975, mercedes that smokes excessively and is difficult to start in morning as well as ...
A: Answer: You may contact me directly through the forum. Possible issues: * Bad glow plugs. * Primer ...
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| 1971 250 gas no spark in run mode just when cranking | 5/21/2007 | whunter |
Q: I have a 1971 250 6 cyl gas auto trans shifter on colum. I have no spark when I return key to run, I ...
A: Answer: Here is all the diagnostic data you should need. ShopForum > Do It Yourself Links & ...
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| No Power | 4/29/2007 | whunter |
Q: Hoping you can help me. My 1993 500sl starts but when I press the accelerator it barely moves. it ...
A: Answer: This sounds like classic symptoms of plugged catalytic converters. Item Number: 1294900319 ...
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| a/c problems on 1984 380sl | 4/25/2007 | whunter |
Q: My a/c started turning off all of a sudden. I would punch different buttons on the a/c control and ...
A: Answer: The most common issue with your system is both of these switches. PART NUMBER SEARCH ...
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| blower motor and relay location | 4/24/2007 | whunter |
Q: 1990 300E 185000 miles naples,Fl blower motor dosen't turn on at all motor or relay? where are they ...
A: Answer: Fuse and/or blower motor is the most common issue. The blower motor is under the mono ...
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| removal of front rotors on 300 sel Mercedes | 4/23/2007 | whunter |
Q: Do I need a special tool to remove the front rotor on a 1988 300 sel mercedes benz? i took the tire ...
A: Answer: You must remove the caliper, and Brake Disc Set Screw. The Brake Disc Set Screw should be ...
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| mercedes ml 320 cooling fans | 4/22/2007 | whunter |
Q: electric fans wont run, no voltage. a/c is at full charge, car runs fine. 2001 ml 320. what ...
A: Answer: Best guess without diagnostics: Item Number: 1635420418 Main Category: Mercedes Benz Sub ...
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| ball joints replacement | 4/19/2007 | whunter |
Q: My 1994 E320 with 183,000 miles has developed sqreeching ball joints. Replacement seems the only ...
A: Answer: PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES Vehicle 1994 Mercedes Benz E 320 Sedan Part: ...
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| Transmission noise | 4/17/2007 | whunter |
Q: My query is regarding the automatic transmission in a Mercedes Benz 1983 Model 126 (2.8 litre ...
A: Answer: I would check the drive shaft flex disc's, and carrier bearing. The vehicle mounts can also ...
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| Mercedes Benz 1988 560SL Hard Top Removal | 4/15/2007 | whunter |
Q: how do we release the latch in the back to take off the hard top?
A: Answer: Hard top stuck http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=838196 Why your 107 ...
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| headlight replacement | 4/7/2007 | whunter |
Q: How do I change the left headlamp for a 1989 190?
A: Answer: This typically takes 1.5 minutes. Flip the clip, remove the cover, replace the bulb and ...
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| 190E won't start | 4/5/2007 | whunter |
Q: I bought a benz 190e 1986. It has not run for couple yrs. I installed a new battery. The engine ...
A: Answer: Why are you changing the cap and rotor? You must understand this system before attempting ...
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| mercedes benz 230 | 4/3/2007 | whunter |
Q: i have a mercedes benz 1975 230 4 cylinder , timing is set,compression is good,starts every time , ...
A: Best guess: If the ignition coil came with the car, replace it, the spark will be too weak. ...
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| 500sec no spark | 3/31/2007 | whunter |
Q: there is no spark from the plugs or directly from the coil on my 1983 500sec Mercedes. There is +12v ...
A: Answer: You must understand the system for correct diagnosis. Here are the links you need to study. ...
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| 1988 e190 2.3 | 3/28/2007 | whunter |
Q: When I turn the wheel left or right I get a very loud squeaking noise coming from the right front ...
A: Answer: Best guess: #1. Bad ball joints #2. Bad Strut Mount PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH ...
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| The Car Is Running Hot | 3/27/2007 | whunter |
Q: I just recently bought a 1984 Sel Mercedes Benz with a 148723 miles, I am having problem with it ...
A: Answer: #1. Bad thermostat, even a new one can be bad. #2. Plugged radiator = flow testing for ...
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| diesel won't shut off | 3/21/2007 | whunter |
Q: I recently purchased a 1982 diesel 100 sedan to convert to burn vegetable oil. The problem I have ...
A: Answer: All the data you need is in the following links. Run away diesel, why does it happen? ...
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| Ignition won't catch | 3/20/2007 | whunter |
Q: I have a 1996 C280. The problem is that when I turn the ignition the engine will turn over but it ...
A: Answer: The following links should have all the data you need. No-start help for beginners ...
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| Recharging the A/C | 3/17/2007 | whunter |
Q: I have a 1998 Mercedes C280, with about 98,000 miles, near San Jose, California. There's a slow ...
A: Answer: You must be licensed to work on refrigeration systems. Climate Control: ...
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| benz trouble | 3/6/2007 | whunter |
Q: I have a 1989 benz 190e with mileage of 208496, my problem is I could drive about 7 miles and when I ...
A: Question? Is it a 190E 2.3 or 190E 2.6 Answer, assuming it is a 2.3: Best guess: * Fuel pump relay ...
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| 1977 mercedes benz 240 D | 2/19/2007 | whunter |
Q: what all is involved in replacing a glow plug timer relay switch,is this something the home mechanic ...
A: Answer: This is a simple fifteen minute repair. You may want to install the upgrade kit. Glow Plug ...
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| '89 560SL rear brake rotor | 2/14/2007 | whunter |
Q: How can I remove the rotor so I can change the worn out pads? I've removed the outside half of the ...
A: Answer: The pins pop out with a punch from the outside. If you split the caliper in half, it must be ...
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| won't start when cold | 2/7/2007 | whunter |
Q: 1975, Mercedes, 300D, 120000 Fort Worth TX I have just acquired this car and I just tries to start ...
A: Answer: Block heater is on the starter side center of engine, if it has one. Bad glow plugs and ...
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| Diesel Fuel | 2/2/2007 | whunter |
Q: I recently purchased a 2007 "Winnebago View" which is mounted on a Dodge Sprinter chassis. The ...
A: Answer: If it where my RV. I would remove the batteries, put them in the garage on a ...
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| Mercedes 1972 gas engine modulator valve | 2/1/2007 | whunter |
Q: what are the adjustment specs needed on adjusting a new replacement modulator valve for a 1972 ...
A: Answer: This is almost an art form. These threads should help you repair the issue. How abnormal is ...
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| windshield wiper motor | 2/1/2007 | Josh Laurent |
Q: wiper stops halfway through it's swipe and hums , do I need to replace the wiper motor and how easy ...
A: Before you order a new motor, I would check the wiper arm linkage and see if they are catching on ...
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| Mercedes accelerating V12 engine. | 1/23/2007 | Josh Laurent |
Q: I've already taken it to the dealer and they suggested the fuel induction service that didn't ...
A: Honestly, I would have to look at it in person. I don't want to start throwing out ideas and send ...
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| Electrical Problem? | 1/22/2007 | Josh Laurent |
Q: In My 1988 260e there are console lights that stay on, we just replaced the alternator- and battery ...
A: Hey Jodi, Sorry to say, but if you are having eletrical problems such as the one you have ...
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| Heater core | 1/21/2007 | whunter |
Q: Forgot car Data: 1984 500 SEL heater core R/R.. no shop manual. ? was can I replace, or job better ...
A: Climate Control: http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=142408 ...
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| 1984 500SEL Heater Core | 1/20/2007 | whunter |
Q: Location of heater core and manhours/special tools, if any ,required to r/r part. thank you
A: Answer: Climate Control: http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=142408 ...
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| It turns over and dies after new battery installed | 1/20/2007 | Josh Laurent |
Q: My 1998 Mercedes ML320 SUV went click-click-click when I turned the key so I had my husband replace ...
A: Actually I was a techincian for Phoenix Motor Co. in Phoenix, AZ for quite a few years and I know ...
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| Mercedes 300E fails smog | 1/17/2007 | Josh Laurent |
Q: While I agree with the principle you have stated, I am wondering if you would still be willing to ...
A: no problem....total speculation though....based on the numbers you provided and the repair work that ...
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| e430 not moving | 1/16/2007 | Josh Laurent |
Q: I have a 2000 E430 automatic with 84K miles with no known problems , no knocks, no noise, no error ...
A: I have seen this problem quite a few times and almost always, the problems is one little rubber ...
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| Mercedes 300E fails smog | 1/16/2007 | Josh Laurent |
Q: I have a 1986 300E 220k miles that had been passing smog for years with low HC, CO and creeping up ...
A: there could be quite a few causes for this, but....if you had engine work done recently and now it ...
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| poor gas mileage | 1/15/2007 | whunter |
Q: I have a 1989 300e benz with 142000 miles. I checked last and it gets 13 mpg after last fillup. My ...
A: Answer: The most common issues are: * Leaking fuel lines * Dragging brake Caliper * Bad alignment * ...
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| Wiper Blade Catch | 1/14/2007 | whunter |
Q: I just got a 1988, 300e Benz, with the single blade assembly. While changing the blade, the arm ...
A: Answer: Here is the data I have. ...
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| 1995 MERCEDES E320 | 1/13/2007 | whunter |
Q: I have a few questions, first my head lights only work in low beam. The fuses check out for both ...
A: Answer: #1. The Combination Switch is damaged, by your description, and needs replacment. #2. ...
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| 240D brakes | 1/12/2007 | whunter |
Q: I have a 1983 240 D and the front brakes are sticking. When I first start the car and drive it for a ...
A: Answer: DANGER: This is a safety issue... * Replace the four brake system rubber Flex hoses, body ...
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