Where is the solenoid? I've had similar problems, though intermittent
Thanks!!
Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 265K
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 AT kickdown solenoid
In a message dated 8/15/2005 9:38:20 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
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My '84 300DT likes to blow the fuse any time I floor the pedal and
engage the kickdown. I have checked the switch and it tests ok. VOM is
telling me that I have a dead short in the solenoid. Has anyone replaced one
of those before? Is there any good automatic transmission manual available
for these cars?
Ben,
I have replaced the one on my 79 300SD. It is fairly simple to replace,
just un screw the through bolt (about 22mm) and carefully lift everything
off. If you get your replacement from a self service wrecker first, you
will see the plunger and spring assy inside and know what to look for when
you take yours off. Make sure the plunger moves freely inside the coil as a
stuck plunger is what can burn up the coil.
Regards,
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 261 K miles
98 ML 320, 137 K miles
