Re: [MBZ] brake warning light
...Possible, that's why I need to explore. Had something similar in my Mums 190E, the brake sensor had partially come out of it's hole and there was still a good 1/3 of the pad left when the light came on... Next time you're driving, look down to see if your left foot is on the brake pedal. I don't see how you could wear down to the sensor in less that 10K miles, anyway. Even my 201s which ate pads were getting 14K miles on the fronts and 27K miles on the rears. Thank God those days are gone forever. 40K miles+ is the new normal. Does the low fluid level warning use the same lamp, thinking of the rear half of the reservoir? RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] brake warning light
It WAS the switch reset. I now remember having to reset that once before but it had totally slipped my mind. A quick push in of the switch (why do they make that so thin and needle-like?) Reset switch? Don, your car is WAY too high tech. On 8/20/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If they offer me a contract valued in the millions, all of use here get a 320CDI. On 8/20/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:53:48 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: * = My eyesight is improving for some reason. Left contact went from -1.25 to -.50 right contact went from -.75 to -.25. I can now see literally to the horizon without any blurring. Perhaps frequent exposure to #2 diesel and Mobil 1 fumes improves visual acuity. My eyes were getting progressively worse when I was driving an Acura. I had my last eye exam about the same time that I got my 240D. I can see the manufacturers lining up with sign-up bonuses: Drive an old MB Diesel and use Mobil 1 and get better vision!!! We'll soon see Don's likeness all over hawking their wares ... Craig ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] brake warning light
On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:53:48 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: * = My eyesight is improving for some reason. Left contact went from -1.25 to -.50 right contact went from -.75 to -.25. I can now see literally to the horizon without any blurring. Perhaps frequent exposure to #2 diesel and Mobil 1 fumes improves visual acuity. My eyes were getting progressively worse when I was driving an Acura. I had my last eye exam about the same time that I got my 240D. I can see the manufacturers lining up with sign-up bonuses: Drive an old MB Diesel and use Mobil 1 and get better vision!!! We'll soon see Don's likeness all over hawking their wares ... Craig
Re: [MBZ] brake warning light
If they offer me a contract valued in the millions, all of use here get a 320CDI. On 8/20/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:53:48 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: * = My eyesight is improving for some reason. Left contact went from -1.25 to -.50 right contact went from -.75 to -.25. I can now see literally to the horizon without any blurring. Perhaps frequent exposure to #2 diesel and Mobil 1 fumes improves visual acuity. My eyes were getting progressively worse when I was driving an Acura. I had my last eye exam about the same time that I got my 240D. I can see the manufacturers lining up with sign-up bonuses: Drive an old MB Diesel and use Mobil 1 and get better vision!!! We'll soon see Don's likeness all over hawking their wares ... Craig ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
[MBZ] brake warning light
Braked down from 60 mph at a stop sign this morning coming back from an eye appointment. Car stopped as it normally would but the brake warning light came on. This is the square light, not the wear sensor light. Checked brake fluid level when I got home and it was between minimum and maximum. Topped it off to the maximum mark. Light still on. Consulted the owner's manual. Says this could mean the parking brake is on (it isn't), or it is low on fluid (was maybe a bit low but not really low and is now on max), or there is a leak (can't see anything dripping). Are there any other possibilities, such as maybe the brakes need to be bled? Brake pads all looked good last time, which was at the most a couple of thousand miles ago. One thing I've noticed over the past few weeks or maybe months is that I seem to have good power assist when first stopping but sometimes (not too often though) it will see that I have lost power assist all of a sudden. The power assist returns to normal once I am driving again. Might or might not be related. Any suggestions? -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] brake warning light
LT Don, as long as you have been exposed to this list you know the first thing you do is tell us what vehicle you are talking about I am taking a shot in the dark here and suspect that you have a MC with a switch on the side, which can be reset. MB had this as a safety factor so that when either half of the MC malfunctioned an internal rod would move and trip the switch. I ASSUME that the MC is painted black. You know what happens when you ASSUME don't you. Well I'm going to tell you again: ASSUME; you make an ASS of U and ME. Darrell ~ LT Don wrote: Braked down from 60 mph at a stop sign this morning coming back from an eye appointment. Car stopped as it normally would but the brake warning light came on. This is the square light, not the wear sensor light. Checked brake fluid level when I got home and it was between minimum and maximum. Topped it off to the maximum mark. Light still on. Consulted the owner's manual. Says this could mean the parking brake is on (it isn't), or it is low on fluid (was maybe a bit low but not really low and is now on max), or there is a leak (can't see anything dripping). Are there any other possibilities, such as maybe the brakes need to be bled? Brake pads all looked good last time, which was at the most a couple of thousand miles ago. One thing I've noticed over the past few weeks or maybe months is that I seem to have good power assist when first stopping but sometimes (not too often though) it will see that I have lost power assist all of a sudden. The power assist returns to normal once I am driving again. Might or might not be related. Any suggestions?
Re: [MBZ] brake warning light
Darrell: 1. I used to have 1977 240D in my signature line but it seems to have gone away. I will have to fix that. 2. It WAS the switch reset. I now remember having to reset that once before but it had totally slipped my mind. A quick push in of the switch (why do they make that so thin and needle-like?) turned off the warning light. ... I am such an optimist that I had already checked the prices for a new master cylinder. 3. I think someone mentioned this before, but WalMart does stock 5-quart jugs of the Truck/SUV Mobil 1. There was some concern on the list (Marshall's name comes to mind) by some that this would only be available in quarts. Bought a 5-quart jug today while I was at WalMart getting my vision checked* and just did an oil change. 5300 miles between changes; probably safe for mostly in-town driving @ 35 mph and below. * = My eyesight is improving for some reason. Left contact went from -1.25 to -.50 right contact went from -.75 to -.25. I can now see literally to the horizon without any blurring. Perhaps frequent exposure to #2 diesel and Mobil 1 fumes improves visual acuity. My eyes were getting progressively worse when I was driving an Acura. I had my last eye exam about the same time that I got my 240D. Thanks. On 8/20/05, Darrell W. Sigmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don, as long as you have been exposed to this list you know the first thing you do is tell us what vehicle you are talking about I am taking a shot in the dark here and suspect that you have a MC with a switch on the side, which can be reset. MB had this as a safety factor so that when either half of the MC malfunctioned an internal rod would move and trip the switch. Darrell ~ -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
