Same model/year/colors as my first Benz, but far better condition.
Mitch.
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This is the car that was in limp mode, I reset it, and it seemed to
shift gears again but does not seem to be shifting into 5th and still
going into partial limp mode or something. I pulled the trans computer
today and it was bone dry, but its got to be leaking somewhere so I need
to get
Thanks for the input guys. I was concerned about the wheelbase also, but the
seats are so darned comfortable. Yes, I still have my 1980 300SD, but it's
sleeping due to some repairs it needs (rear axles getting harder to find
without a price that forces a second home mortgage). Big tickets
Hey Max,
No problem! It's all a learning experience -
I'll go back and read the procedure for the test you suggest. Do I pull
them all or 1 at a time?
Since I'm measuring Current I assume I do need to change the leads.
Never mind, I think I figured it out. ;-) Except for the details
Thanks Craig, That sounds easy enough - I even have a bulb with leads on it for
this kind of test. Or, I could use my store bought test Light. ;-) (a little
light finally came on, ... get it?... ;-)
Larry
On 07/21/2018 6:59 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
On Sat, 21 Jul 2018 18:49:06 -0400
We took several 400 - 600 mile trips in the W163 and had no issues with it.
No, it's not an SDL, but wasn't noticeably bad due to the short wheel base
either. YMMV.
On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 5:31 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
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>
> > On July 21, 2018 at 5:10 PM ROGER
I agree that is a possibility. I'll investigate it.
Thanks,
LarryT
On 07/21/2018 5:34 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
Don't overlook the value of load testing the battery. If it has a cell
internally shorted, it would self discharge much as you describe.
A load test will show that problem,
On Sat, 21 Jul 2018 18:49:06 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes
wrote:
> Larry,
>
> Very sorry, my test was a bad test. I didn't take into account that the
> fuse is on the wrong side of the switches for those circuits, so you
> basically acted as the switch and energized those circuits so they
>
Larry,
Very sorry, my test was a bad test. I didn't take into account that the
fuse is on the wrong side of the switches for those circuits, so you
basically acted as the switch and energized those circuits so they turned
on whatever was on that circuit.
So we are back to pulling each fuse, and
> On July 21, 2018 at 5:10 PM ROGER HALE via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> My wife and I would like to find something a little bigger and more
> comfortable than our 2008 Ford Escape for road trips.
Can I suggest a W116/126/140?
My W163 is shorter than my Saturn Ion and it's the last Mercedes I'd
Hi Max, After re-reading your post I'm wondering if I am doing something
wrong. Here's the numbers I got:
1 - 0.0
2 - 5.78
3 - 5.84
4 - 23-19
5 - 33.36
6 - 33.41
7 - 33.24
8 - 23.24
9 - 9.07
10 - 5.75
11 - 0.0
12 - 0.0
13 - 63.5
14 - 64.0
15 - 91.6 (Headlights)
16 - 0.0
A - 0.0
B - 33.1
C -
My wife has a 2012 diesel ML350. Nice vehicle. Might be worth paying the Benz
stealer to do a PPI on it, pull the records etc. It’s all electronics so be
prepared to deal with that if something craps. It wants some specific service
intervals too and needs the nanny reset when it’s done. Not
On Sat, 21 Jul 2018 17:10:27 -0400 (EDT) ROGER HALE via Mercedes
wrote:
> I think this is a 4Matic also, whatever that means.
Automatic 4-wheel drive.
Craig
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Don't overlook the value of load testing the battery. If it has a cell
internally shorted, it would self discharge much as you describe.
A load test will show that problem, if you have it. From what you've
described.. I suspect the battery may have "issues".
On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Larry
Thanks Scott! Every detail helps!
Larry
On 07/21/2018 4:26 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote:
If none of the fuses stop the drain, check out the alternator. The alternator
connects to the battery without a fuse and a bad alternator diode would drain
the battery.
-Original
Maybe worth 10k? Who knows?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Jul 21, 2018 4:23 PM, "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" <
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Yeah 78 NA. Starts and runs and shifts well.
--FT
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> On Jul 21, 2018, at 4:02 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
Hi guys, haven't posted in a long time. Question for the list, I'm looking at
a 2011 ML350 with 78,000+ miles. It looks good (body and interior are really
nice, engine clean, new tires, etc.). Are there any issues to look for? I
think this is a 4Matic also, whatever that means. Its white
I couldn't find my old 1980s JC Whitney ball joint press so I bought a new
Gearwrench one for the ball joints on the ML. The Gearwrench was better
quality, and about the same $$ that I paid for the other one 30 years ago.
If none of the fuses stop the drain, check out the alternator. The alternator
connects to the battery without a fuse and a bad alternator diode would drain
the battery.
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> Larry Turner via Mercedes
Yeah 78 NA. Starts and runs and shifts well.
--FT
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> On Jul 21, 2018, at 4:02 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Yours is non turbo right?
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
> On Jul 21, 2018 3:59 PM, "Rich Thomas via Mercedes"
> wrote:
>
>> I ought to get the
Obviously the transmission is kikely soon to fail. Otherwise, looks quite
sharp.
On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 3:51 PM, Craig via Mercedes
wrote:
> On Sat, 21 Jul 2018 15:45:06 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> > NOTE: The only reason I'm selling this is that it's now having trouble
> >
"Referring to a *car*, *triple black* means that it has a black exterior,
black interior, as well as a black convertible top."
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=triple%20black
On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 3:49 PM, Craig via Mercedes
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> On Sat, 21 Jul 2018 15:42:49 -0400 Floyd
How minimalist. Must be an art critic.
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> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/89-mercedes/6649590141.html
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Yours is non turbo right?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Jul 21, 2018 3:59 PM, "Rich Thomas via Mercedes"
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> I ought to get the new brakes on this one I have and sell it for that big
> money
>
> --FT
>
>
> On 7/21/18 3:54 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> Well according to NADA
I ought to get the new brakes on this one I have and sell it for that
big money
--FT
On 7/21/18 3:54 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:
Well according to NADA 8500 is average retail. Fred just found one a friend
of mine for 2500. Top retail is,15k. Prices on these going up.
Dwight Giles
Well according to NADA 8500 is average retail. Fred just found one a friend
of mine for 2500. Top retail is,15k. Prices on these going up.
Dwight Giles Jr.
1982 300CD
2005 E320 4matic
Wickford RI
On Jul 21, 2018 3:45 PM, "Kevin Kraly via Mercedes"
wrote:
>
>
On Sat, 21 Jul 2018 15:45:06 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
wrote:
> NOTE: The only reason I'm selling this is that it's now having trouble
> shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, could just need a transmission
> filter/fluid change, could be more serious.
>
> $3k crack price
>
>
total crack
--FT
On 7/21/18 3:45 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote:
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1982 Mercedes
fuel: gas
odometer: 121000
title status:
On Sat, 21 Jul 2018 15:42:49 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
wrote:
> might need to go look at it
>
> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1987-mercedes-560sec/6648090247.html
So what is "triple black"?
1. Paint
2. Interior upholstery and dash
3. ?
Craig
NOTE: The only reason I'm selling this is that it's now having trouble
shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, could just need a transmission
filter/fluid change, could be more serious.
$3k crack price
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title status: clean
transmission: automatic
Classic Mercedes 300 CD Cared for by a
might need to go look at it
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Hi Mitch!
That doesn't sound like a fun way to spend a weekend! BTW, what you
described is very much what I saw the mechanics doing in the videos -
they were using a foreign language I didn't recognize but it may have
been German. The sound was pretty poor.
They also used a shop made
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We pull the carrier and use a press. Much faster, and I've never been able to
get a hub out with a slide hammer. In my case they had been in there for 28
years.
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Floyd has 3-d stuff, I think a cutter deal and a printer, sounds like a
good project for him.
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We had huge rains yesterday which caused branch falls from various trees on the
vast estate. A 4” branch whacked the $500E300D right above the driver door on
the edge of the roof. Part of it was smashed over the moonroof and I was
thinking that might have taken the whack but all was good save a
> On July 21, 2018 at 9:23 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> Michael,
>
> I have sent the seller your email address through the forum, good luck!
> Many are trying to contact him. He seems to have a lot of cars that he's
> got to get rid off, so you may not get this car but maybe
> On July 21, 2018 at 1:22 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Perhaps the Harbor Freight Bearing tools might make this a driveway
> job? BTW, I also watch a couple of videos showing slide hammers and
> similar being used (w/a sledge hammer!) that looked like the mechanics
> doing
I made a nice walnut one for my 350SDL 10/12 years ago; Tim Cone may have it
now.
Wilt
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Sounds like a job for a 3D printer - - - anyone have one?
On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 5:58 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I made a wooden one out of a scrap of hardwood some years ago, it's not
> terribly hard, I don't have much for wood working tools or skills...
>
Thanks,
BTW, I was browsing YouTube videos and came across this R Whl Brg R
for a BMW - after watching I thought it was very much like the W124.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4PK1jXhppE
Some of the fasteners are different and it doesn't have the 5 point rear
deal like a 124 but the axle
Thanks Craig!
On 07/21/2018 10:53 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
On Sat, 21 Jul 2018 09:27:30 -0400 Larry Turner via Mercedes
wrote:
Hi Max, one more thing then I should be good to go test - this is what
I want to be testing: AC/DC CURRENT MEASUREMENT (AMPS), right? I need
to be sure I am
On Sat, 21 Jul 2018 09:27:30 -0400 Larry Turner via Mercedes
wrote:
> Hi Max, one more thing then I should be good to go test - this is what
> I want to be testing: AC/DC CURRENT MEASUREMENT (AMPS), right? I need
> to be sure I am reading the right section of the manual. If this is
> right,
Happy with it? I shouldn't think about another meter - I have 3 or 4 -
but I've always wanted a clamp.
BTW, one of my meters is a Innova 3340A Automotive Tester - I am still
learning its capabilities but one of the things I like most is it has a
Dwell function - when I set the points on my
You are correct!
Michael E. Esh
> On Jul 21, 2018, at 9:08 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
> On Sat, 21 Jul 2018 04:28:33 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>> This is the address he uses to post here.
>>
>> mi...@mitchellhaley.com
>>
>> Rick
>
> U ...
>
> I think he
Max sez:
>Correct, you've got it. A great way to learn a new skill like this is by
>video on Youtube. I'm tempted to make one myself right now...
I've been tempted to start making videos myself.
I might just follow through on that.
As a side note, here is the meter I
purchased for such things.
You can check them in place -- jack up the car so you can reach the axle and
rotate the shaft. If either end moves in relation to the joint, it's bad.
They can go bad like my Golf though, and grind. You'd probably have to pull it
to see if it's the wheel bearing or the axle joint unless it's
Good suggestion - I'll check YT before I go out -
Larry
On 07/21/2018 9:39 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
Correct, you've got it. A great way to learn a new skill like this is by
video on Youtube. I'm tempted to make one myself right now...
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Max
Charleston SC
On Sat,
Correct, you've got it. A great way to learn a new skill like this is by
video on Youtube. I'm tempted to make one myself right now...
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 9:27 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes <
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> Hi Max, one more thing then I
I do have a Hirschmann Power Ant so that will definitely be checked!
(Love those 108's)
Larry
On 07/21/2018 9:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
The Hirschmann power antenna on my first 108 shorted out and drained the
battery. Was a mystery until my mechanic figured it out.
On Jul
Glad to see Porsche didn't make the list. ;-)
LarryT
On 07/21/2018 9:11 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
Another nail in the coffin of privacy? Actually I think the coffin is all
the way sealed and down in the hole, now we are throwing dirt on it.
-
Max
Charleston SC
On
Understood =
On 07/21/2018 9:17 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
No, the light is just a timer that comes on when the relay is initially
energized, if the relay is coming on and then sticking on, timer only
lights up the light once and then shuts off until the next cycle.
-
Hi Max, one more thing then I should be good to go test - this is what I
want to be testing: AC/DC CURRENT MEASUREMENT (AMPS), right? I need to
be sure I am reading the right section of the manual. If this is
right, you are correct that measuring Amps requires different plug
positions to be
The Hirschmann power antenna on my first 108 shorted out and drained the
battery. Was a mystery until my mechanic figured it out.
On Jul 21, 2018 1:02 AM, "clay monroe via Mercedes"
wrote:
> Either the seat or antenna are shorting out based on your list. Those are
> the only things I suspect
Michael,
I have sent the seller your email address through the forum, good luck!
Many are trying to contact him. He seems to have a lot of cars that he's
got to get rid off, so you may not get this car but maybe he'll be willing
to part with something else.
-
Max
Charleston SC
On
Thanks Max - makes perfect sense now - sorry I needed that extra
explanation -
OK, I'll get the instructions out for the DMM so i have the cables set
correctly - thanks for that suggestion. V Helpful.
Larry
On 07/21/2018 9:16 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
When the positive cable
No, the light is just a timer that comes on when the relay is initially
energized, if the relay is coming on and then sticking on, timer only
lights up the light once and then shuts off until the next cycle.
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 8:01 AM, Larry Turner via
When the positive cable is off, no current can flow. When you put your
meter between the battery+ and the fuse, your DMM completes the circuit so
that current can flow through your DMM. Make sure to set the DMM to
measure amps and on most you also have to move the positive lead from one
hole /
Based on your description of the noises I am inclined to be confident
the outer bearing is bad - we get a loud growling noise starting at
45mph or so and getting worse and speed increases. But I don't recall
any vibrations on accel / decel or clunks as you describe.
The CV joint is a question
Another nail in the coffin of privacy? Actually I think the coffin is all
the way sealed and down in the hole, now we are throwing dirt on it.
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 3:19 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes <
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> I wonder how much of this
On Sat, 21 Jul 2018 04:28:33 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes
wrote:
> This is the address he uses to post here.
>
> mi...@mitchellhaley.com
>
> Rick
U ...
I think he meant the address of the fellow who has the car, not the
address of the fellow who posts on this List.
Craig
Thanks for all the great replies! - I will investigate today I hope -
temp is supposed to be in the 70s so it should be nice outside. Just
found the humidity is 100% - Yuck!
Thanks again to all who responded -
LarryT
On 07/20/2018 7:50 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
If the problem
Hi Peter,
Ok, I think I understand now. Thanks for the explanation - I may try
both methods to see what happens.
For some reason my brain understands the 2nd method described below.
But it still seems like something is missing from the 1st method - if
the + cable is disconnected, how can
A bad bearing can damage the wheel carrier, or at least "grow" enough to be
very difficult to get out -- had that happen a time or two.
Basically the bearing is a double row ball bearing with one side free (so it
can be assembled) -- the axle nut holds it together.
The nub is pressed into the
You meter is completing the circuit if you are touching the "hot" (battery)
side of the fuse.
You can do the same thing by pulling the battery cable and connecting the meter
between the cable and the battery post, then pulling fuses to see when the
current flow drops off.
Peter
Thanks Peter!
I need to look at the WSM again - I'm not understanding the hub
completely. Or I could pull a wheel and take a look - might be worth
the time because I find the idea of replacing the carrier w/a used one
interesting. Then again, I'm not sure I would gain anything by using a
I'm confused - nothing new there - if I disconnect the + cable then
touch my DMM between the + post and the fuses I wouldn't think there
could be any fuse to draw anything - or am I missing something? Without
the cable connected there's no circuit, right?
Thx
Larry
On 07/20/2018 7:50 PM,
It seems to me batteries are lasting much longer than they used to - I
got 13 years from a Optima I bought mid 2000. But the replacement I
bought lasted 5 years so who knows. I have several lead acid batteries
bought in 2013 still alive and well...
Having found out that I have a short of
Hi Max,
If the GPR is sticking on,, would the GP light be on? I may know the
answer but I'll ask anyway - my 240D had a relay that would come on at
random times - only indication I recall is the headlights would get dim
for a few seconds. But I don't recall if the light came on
I made a wooden one out of a scrap of hardwood some years ago, it's not
terribly hard, I don't have much for wood working tools or skills...
Curt
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On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 12:49 AM, clay monroe via
Mercedes wrote: Those are junk and do not last.
IIRC,
Thanks!
Michael E. Esh
> On Jul 21, 2018, at 12:28 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> This is the address he uses to post here.
>
> mi...@mitchellhaley.com
>
> Rick
>
>
> From: Mercedes on behalf of Michael Esh via
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I wonder how much of this interest in old, quality cars is due to the
governments laws requiring manufacturers to install Event Data Recorders
(EDR's) in new cars?
The EDR recording of a contestable accident in a newer car might suggest that
the driver was at fault when the other driver in an
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