Re: [MBZ] CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SRS LIGHTS ON - 2007 E350 4matic wagon - $6, 000

2024-01-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yes, seller does provide a VIN so I was going to check the engine serial number, but when I pasted it in at lastvin.com it did not decode so there's probably a typo in it. On Fri, Jan 5, 2024, at 12:21, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > 2007 E350. It’s probably got one of the affected

Re: [MBZ] CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SRS LIGHTS ON - 2007 E350 4matic wagon - $6, 000

2024-01-05 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
2007 E350. It’s probably got one of the affected engines with the balance shaft issue. -D > On Jan 5, 2024, at 12:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > How do you know it needs a new engine? > > On Thu, Jan 4, 2024 at 10:54 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SRS LIGHTS ON - 2007 E350 4matic wagon - $6, 000

2024-01-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How do you know it needs a new engine? On Thu, Jan 4, 2024 at 10:54 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks fairly nice, drop a zero from the price if you have a replacement > engine handy. > > >

Re: [MBZ] check engine light throwing a filter code - 2009 ML320 CDI - 115k miles - $2, 983

2023-10-21 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That’s like phishing emails. A giveaway is no longer poor spelling, grammar, or diction. They can drop a phrase in their native language into an AI model and get almost perfect writing out the other side. Be careful out there, folks! -D > On Oct 21, 2023, at 7:28 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] check engine light throwing a filter code - 2009 ML320 CDI - 115k miles - $2, 983

2023-10-21 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
My $2983 says scam. I’ve been selling my late MIL stuff on FB Marketplace and on Offer Up and I have been dealing with scammers non stop. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 21, 2023, at 4:17 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Unless "filter code" is something fairly serious,

Re: [MBZ] check engine light is on due to evap code and doesn't effect driving

2023-09-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
"Driver window works but sometimes it will not go down until late." Triggered by rain? On Mon, Sep 25, 2023 at 2:40 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Realtor colors. 2002 S430, 189k miles, $2,800 > > >

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light is on but been on since I had it. 2008 cls550 - $9, 000

2022-01-21 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Cool looking car, but overly optimistic (and sensitive?) seller. -D > On Jan 21, 2022, at 9:36 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Had it put on diagnostic machine an they couldn’t find anything they say > those cars are just sensitive. > >

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light is on, needs crankshaft sensor. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, $3, 500 (E350)

2021-11-21 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Needs more than that. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 21, 2021 10:36 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Check engine light is on, needs crankshaft sensor. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, $3, 500 (E350) uhoh

Re: [MBZ] check engine light is on 2006 Mercedes Benz E350 $2200

2021-09-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Parts car. -D > On Sep 13, 2021, at 10:49 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Uhoh… > > https://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/cto/d/grayson-2006-mercedes-benz-e350-for-sale/7379391337.html > > Mileage: 164,115 > > Body is in very good shape but has paint issues > > Car runs very

Re: [MBZ] check engine light on for electronics resulting in back window not rolling down by button

2021-08-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not E320? On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 10:27 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 420 Sedan 4D > $1,600 > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/959276614632821 > > -- > --FT > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] check engine light is on but only due to an after market racing chip being installed

2021-06-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
OK, I have a serious inquiry. "Will it run and drive to the scrap yard crusher, or do I need to call a tow truck to get it there?" On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 4:46 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > NEEDS NOTHING > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Jun 27, 2021, at

Re: [MBZ] check engine light is on but only due to an after market racing chip being installed

2021-06-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
NEEDS NOTHING --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 27, 2021, at 12:58 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > And as always, SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY... > > https://chillicothe.craigslist.org/cto/d/chillicothe-2008-mercedes-benz/7342670940.html > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] check engine light is on but only due to an after market racing chip being installed

2021-06-26 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Better off buying the Saturn and saving 8 grand. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 26, 2021 11:58 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] check engine light is on but only due to an after market racing chip being installed

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light on 250 GLK Bluetec SUV

2020-09-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OMG I love this car! It gets 29.3 mpg in mixed driving and has many comforts and convenience features vs.my '83 300TD. You can't tell you're driving a diesel, it is that quiet, and it has great acceleration in case you need to get away quickly. Try to get "keyless go" if you can and be sure

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light on 250 GLK Bluetec SUV

2020-09-02 Thread Robert Massmann via Mercedes
Andrew, How do you like your GLK so far, I have been considering this as my next diesel vehicle. Regards, Bob Massmann -Original Message- From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020 10:57 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light on 250 GLK Bluetec SUV

2020-09-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Check the connections, see if the wires have been loosened. If so there a looser. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Sep 1, 2020, at 4:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Code reader showed PO 101 and PO 171 - possible Faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) > sensor and/or front heated O2

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light on 250 GLK Bluetec SUV

2020-09-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Code reader showed PO 101 and PO 171 - possible Faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor and/or front heated O2 sensor. My tech cleared the code to see if the CEL comes back. I noticed fuel economy has been somewhat lower since the CEL came on. On Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 12:09 PM Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light on 250 GLK Bluetec SUV

2020-09-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
First thing this morning I tightened the fuel cap, which was slightly loose. I'll go out and drive later to see if that clears the code. On Tue, Sep 1, 2020, 10:47 AM Curt Raymond wrote: > My 2010 Dodge RAM actually has a special light just for a loose fuel cap. > I don't remember if the check

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light on 250 GLK Bluetec SUV

2020-09-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
My 2010 Dodge RAM actually has a special light just for a loose fuel cap. I don't remember if the check engine light comes on also or not. Its nice to have that extra indication of the exact problem without needing a scanner. Amazon sells little bluetooth or wifi scan tools. One of those along

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light on 250 GLK Bluetec SUV

2020-09-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yes the iCarsoft gives details on the problems if you drill down on each code.  I don't know about your car but it will list all the various nanny modules on the car, then you click on each one and it will diagnose that module and show any issues, then you can click on each one and it will

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light on 250 GLK Bluetec SUV

2020-09-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
There is a separate indicator light for Bludef. Does the ICarsoft provide an explanation of each code or just the code number? On Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 7:44 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Spend $150 on an iCarsoft (or similar) scanner. You’ll be glad you did.

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light on 250 GLK Bluetec SUV

2020-09-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Spend $150 on an iCarsoft (or similar) scanner. You’ll be glad you did. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 31, 2020, at 10:58 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've driven my 2014 250 GLK Bluetec for about 2k miles since early April. > I just noticed yesterday that the "check

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light on 250 GLK Bluetec SUV

2020-09-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
In a diesel, all sorts of things might do it, including 'cat pee quality poor'. When was the DEF tank last filled? It might be as easy as diluting what's in there with fresh stuff. Or it might be something entirely different, like an O2 or NOx sensor. (those NOx sensors can lead to 'reduced power

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light on 250 GLK Bluetec SUV

2020-08-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I'm actually only assuming Advance Auto will do this. I know Autozone does, and it's free. Loose gas cap can cause it, at least in gasoline cars. Not sure about a diesel. Just realize that it may take some time for the light to go out even if that's the problem. It take a certain amount of time

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light on 250 GLK Bluetec SUV

2020-08-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Great - thanks, Allan! I did a little searching and a loose fuel cap is one possibility I can check myself... On Mon, Aug 31, 2020 at 11:38 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Advance Auto can pull the code and tell you what it means. This will be > an OBD-II code,

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light on 250 GLK Bluetec SUV

2020-08-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Advance Auto can pull the code and tell you what it means. This will be an OBD-II code, which are standard across all cars. So you'll have a pretty good idea of what the problem is, but there may be more detailed diagnostic information available to a mechanic who has the factory scan tools (Star

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light/Loss of Turbo

2018-03-29 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
EGR or turbo servos not working correctly would be my guess. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light/Loss of Turbo

2018-03-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Nope. Just the light then the phrase”check engine electronics “. Then, as quickly as it appears, it goes away and the turbo works again. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2018, at 1:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > You have to have the laptop

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light/Loss of Turbo

2018-03-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You have to have the laptop to dig deep into the codes Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2018, at 3:24 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does it throw a code on the instrument cluster indicator? > > --FT > > >> On 3/29/18 3:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light/Loss of Turbo

2018-03-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Does it throw a code on the instrument cluster indicator? --FT On 3/29/18 3:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Oh boy, time to dump that thing Sent from my iPhone On Mar 29, 2018, at 12:04 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: On my W210 (‘98 e300d) The

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light/Loss of Turbo

2018-03-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Oh boy, time to dump that thing Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2018, at 12:04 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > On my W210 (‘98 e300d) The check engine light will come on periodically, stay > on a day or so, then go off. When the light is on, it seems the

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light/Loss of Turbo

2018-03-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Didn't 210's have turbo problems? I looked at one once with bad turbo & found lots of stories online. I will give you 650 for it. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 29, 2018 2:23 PM, "Bob Rentfro via Mercedes" wrote: > That’s Kaleb’s line. Except for the Oregon part.

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light/Loss of Turbo

2018-03-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That’s Kaleb’s line. Except for the Oregon part. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2018, at 10:36 AM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’ll give you $550 for it. > Kevin in hillsboro Oregon > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 29, 2018, at 10:04 AM, Bob

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light/Loss of Turbo

2018-03-29 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I’ll give you $550 for it. Kevin in hillsboro Oregon Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2018, at 10:04 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > On my W210 (‘98 e300d) The check engine light will come on periodically, stay > on a day or so, then go off. When the light is

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light comes and goes

2017-08-14 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I figured that. I just thought I'd see if someone had experienced this before. Bob R On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 3:32 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nobody can tell you the story without hooking up the laptop to it. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 14,

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light comes and goes

2017-08-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Nobody can tell you the story without hooking up the laptop to it. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 14, 2017, at 4:05 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > My W210 (98 E300 D) comes on and it'll stay on for a couple of days and then > it goes out for a couple of days.

Re: [MBZ] Check engine light comes and goes

2017-08-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Swing by a FLAPS and have them put a code reader on it. Might reveal what the problem is… -D > On Aug 14, 2017, at 5:05 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > My W210 (98 E300 D) comes on and it'll stay on for a couple of days and then > it goes out for a couple

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light Comes on, Turns into an NA

2017-04-24 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Replacing the EGR not simply cleaning it, right? Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 23, 2017, at 8:45 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > I vote EGR. That same performance hit got me when i did Lincoln Pass in WY a > few years back. It ran like crap for a few hundred

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light Comes on, Turns into an NA

2017-04-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
I vote EGR. That same performance hit got me when i did Lincoln Pass in WY a few years back. It ran like crap for a few hundred miles. Called for assistance when I got parked for the evening, and we changed out fuel filters, because i carried some. Drove like poop some more, so I got a

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light Comes on, Turns into an NA

2017-04-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
After that, get a car powered by an OM617 turbo or OM603 Turbo. Both have altitude compensation without a computer. I know, that doesn't help. But with no experience with the new junk, I have no other solutions. To quote billy bob clinton, "Ah feel yer pain!" Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light Comes on, Turns into an NA

2017-04-22 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
It's going into "limp home" mode -- check the switchover valves for EGR, boost control, and manifold flaps if it has them. A bad switchover will result in all sorts of ills, cured by replacing it. A read-out of the error codes should help. Peter ___

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light Comes on, Turns into an NA

2017-04-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You will have to hook it up to xentry to tell. Or sell it to me. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 22, 2017, at 5:57 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > SWMBO was driving around my w210 diesel and she said at some point in the > journey the check engine light came on.

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light Comes on, Turns into an NA

2017-04-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s junk. I’ll give you $500 for it. -D > On Apr 22, 2017, at 6:57 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > SWMBO was driving around my w210 diesel and she said at some point in the > journey the check engine light came on. I just took it out and drove it and > it is

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light Update

2011-01-26 Thread Donald Snook
Dieselhead wrote: I can explain the difference in your 124s. The current one has no loose suspension parts and is correctly aligned. Few 124s are anymore, unless the owner has spent a lot of time and money to correct it or to keep it correct. Yea, you should see the service history on this

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light Update

2011-01-25 Thread Peter Hertzing
Don - My E320 wagon handles better in snow than almost any car I have driven with the possible exception of a volvo 240 sedan. We have had a couple of snow events here in southern Illinois and that things just goes. I love it. On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 10:28 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light Update

2011-01-25 Thread Dieselhead
Glad you figured out the codes and the reset. I can explain the difference in your 124s. The current one has no loose suspension parts and is correctly aligned. Few 124s are anymore, unless the owner has spent a lot of time and money to correct it or to keep it correct. I have spent 3

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light Update

2011-01-25 Thread Curt Raymond
trip into the ditch) and new tires. -Curt Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:56:54 -0600 From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light Update Message-ID: a0624080bc9653cbc106d@[192.168.1.51] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light Update

2011-01-25 Thread Craig
On Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:28:33 -0600 Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: By the way, I cannot explain this, but this 124 drives VASTLY better than any other Mercedes I have driven in the snow/ice. I don't know if its just better tires or what. So, what kind/size of tires do you have? Craig

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: not all of them have it Even in 1995? I assume all the 1996s had OBDII by law. One advantage my '97 Olds has over my '95 Ford, I can plug my Scanguage into the Olds. Mitch, who might never own an OBDII Benz. ___

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-21 Thread Donald Snook
Dieselhead wrote: :For Snook: Your car has a built-in led/sw at the diagnostic plug for code retrieval...It's right there next to the right corner of the battery on the right-side firewall that separates the battery from the engine, a little black box with white numbers from 1 to 16. On number

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Connecticut 1975 300D W115 and a half dozen BMWs Message: 3 Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 12:39:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] check engine light?? Message-ID: 662450.40818...@web32804.mail.mud.yahoo.com Content-Type: text

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread Dieselhead
Amen to the heater controls that actually work and the best washer system ever developed. Things I miss most about 110s in the 123, 124, and 126 and all the DEETriot iron. You must have one of them thar new-fangled W123 Mercedes, the ones that have something called 'climate control' where

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread Curt Raymond
.  Simple.  Old school. :) Tom Schuch SE Connecticut 1975 300D W115 and a half dozen BMWs Message: 3 Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 12:39:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] check engine light?? Message-ID: 662450.40818

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread R A Bennell
And mine does not work worth a darn. Seems whenever I check it in the garage, it works fairly well, but once I am on the street, I have difficulty getting any fluid to the windshield and end up with the wipers running on the dry glass. Randy -Original Message- You must have one of

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread R A Bennell
Subject: Re: [MBZ] check engine light?? with a W115, we are talking about a car that has a mechanical windshield washer! You operate it by pumping a floor pedal with your left foot. Simple. Old school. Washes your toes as often as not. Repair bladder NLA. Mine's got Shoe Goo on it. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread Mitch Haley
R A Bennell wrote: And mine does not work worth a darn. Seems whenever I check it in the garage, it works fairly well, Can you adjust it to hit the top of the windscreen at rest, then a little headwind will bring it in line? Or maybe a new check valve in the supply line would allow you to

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 10:11 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: R A Bennell wrote: And mine does not work worth a darn. Seems whenever I check it in the garage, it works fairly well, Can you adjust it to hit the top of the windscreen at rest, then a little headwind will bring it in

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread R A Bennell
-Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 11:11 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] check engine light?? R A Bennell wrote: And mine does not work worth a darn. Seems

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread Dieselhead
Much better than the ACC junk MBNA foisted on us. Piffle, my 240D has manual climate control, dual zone no less... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread Donald Snook
Sorry to get us back on topic, but I am still trying to figure out how to check the codes on my 1995 E320. Is the group wisdom that I need to get a code reader? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread R A Bennell
: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 1:15 PM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: Re: [MBZ] check engine light?? Sorry to get us back on topic, but I am still trying to figure out how to check the codes on my 1995 E320

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread Mitch Haley
It sounds like the e320 is supposed to have a code readout gizmo near the battery? http://www.justanswer.com/questions/1p1rw-check-engine-light-on-1995-e320-engine-code-box-at-battery ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread Dieselhead
I don't think the 95 E320 is much different than a 94 E320. You don't need a reader. It is not ODBII. Take a picture of the right inner fender area and send it to me. Maybe I can figure out the code dealie from the picture. The cover is a 2 or 3mm thick piece of plastic from what I could

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread Dieselhead
That is what I have been telling Snook, but he can't find it. I called it near the shock tower, but that is also near the battery. It sounds like the e320 is supposed to have a code readout gizmo near the battery?

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread Dieselhead
For Snook: Your car has a built-in led/sw at the diagnostic plug for code retrieval...It's right there next to the right corner of the battery on the right-side firewall that separates the battery from the engine, a little black box with white numbers from 1 to 16. On number two, there is a

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes, you will need one. Donald Snook wrote: Sorry to get us back on topic, but I am still trying to figure out how to check the codes on my 1995 E320. Is the group wisdom that I need to get a code reader? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
not all of them have it Dieselhead wrote: That is what I have been telling Snook, but he can't find it. I called it near the shock tower, but that is also near the battery. It sounds like the e320 is supposed to have a code readout gizmo near the battery?

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you have to have one to read the codes, there are 3 wires to it that you plug in depending on which system you want to check. Look on ebay, there is the lest light on there usually, or you can probably make one pretty easy. Dieselhead wrote: I don't think the 95 E320 is much different than a

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-19 Thread Dieselhead
) ;) Message: 3 Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 18:17:11 -0500 From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light Message-ID: ed22ebb9-05ff-4a1e-ad26-01ca6d033...@earthlink.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; delsp=yes

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-19 Thread Donald Snook
John R. wrote: What do your fuses look like? How about your grounds and biodegrading wiring harness? I have not checked. The only thing I know is that when the headgasket was replaced in January of 2009, they inspected the wiring harness and said it looked good. Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-19 Thread Donald Snook
Dieselhead wrote: Snook's E320 has a button and an LED under the hood. You push the button and the led flashes to give you the code. Then I think you hold the button down for a long time to clear the code. It is on the passenger side, near the right side strut mounting, just in front of the

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-19 Thread Curt Raymond
I don't remember the radio in your car Tom but all 3 of mine have digital tuners. Thats probably got a computer right? Curt Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 08:24:05 -0400 From: tom tomscat tomsc...@hotmail.com To: mercedes diesel mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] check engine light?? Message-ID:

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-19 Thread R A Bennell
...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 1:39 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] check engine light?? I don't remember the radio in your car Tom but all 3 of mine have digital tuners. Thats probably got a computer right? Curt

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-19 Thread Jim Cathey
with a W115, we are talking about a car that has a mechanical windshield washer! You operate it by pumping a floor pedal with your left foot. Simple. Old school. Washes your toes as often as not. Repair bladder NLA. Mine's got Shoe Goo on it. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread R A Bennell
I think it is just spelled phonetically. What it is trying to tell you is SELL. You would, of course be doing that soon in any event. It is just a friendly reminder courtesy of the MB folks. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread Dieselhead
What codes were on it? You read the light flashes, then clear the codes under the hood. I don't remember the codes, but you can find them on the internet. Seems to me that 4, 5 and 9 are common and often appear and disappear without reason. It has to do with the air pump (4 or 5) and

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 9:20 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: What codes were on it? You read the light flashes, then clear the codes under the hood. I don't remember the codes, but you can find them on the internet. I bought a code reader for Benzes that have the round many-pin

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread WILTON
Radio unlock code much like getting a key - usually via VIN, registration, etc., at stealership, but I think somebody on list (Jim C. or OK Don?) has a way via some web site. Wilton 87 300D (no radio code needed) 91 350SDL (radio code written on first page of owner's manual by me when I

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread Dieselhead
You don't need any code reader for the later 124 MBs like Snook's. You push a button and it flashes a light. You count the flashes to get the codes. (4 flashes = code 4) On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 9:20 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: What codes were on it? You read the light

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
] Check Engine Light You don't need any code reader for the later 124 MBs like Snook's. You push a button and it flashes a light. You count the flashes to get the codes. (4 flashes = code 4) On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 9:20 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: What codes were on it? You read

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread Dieselhead
? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 1:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light You don't need any code reader for the later 124 MBs like Snook's

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread Donald Snook
Randy wrote: I think it is just spelled phonetically. What it is trying to tell you is SELL. You would, of course be doing that soon in any event. It is just a friendly reminder courtesy of the MB folks. This car is too nice and with such low miles, I couldn't sell it to this group for what

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread Donald Snook
Dieselhead wrote: You don't need any code reader for the later 124 MBs like Snook's. You push a button and it flashes a light. You count the flashes to get the codes. (4 flashes = code 4) I didn't know about this. What button? How do I check the codes. Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread R A Bennell
Have we not heard that song before?? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 12:17 PM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light Randy wrote: I think

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Easiest way to fix it is to find the light and pull it. ;) I personally like the older mitsu mightymax's, the CEL was tied to the odometer, and had a switch behind an escussion plate to flip it off for another X thousand miles Walt On May 18, 2010 4:58 PM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread John Reames
What do your fuses look like? How about your grounds and biodegrading wiring harness? -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On May 18, 2010, at 17:06, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: Easiest way to fix it is to find the light and pull it. ;)

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread Peter Frederick
åctually, the normal reason you get a check engine light is that the computer cannot control the mixture. Time to check for vacuum leaks, manifold cracks (if you have a plastic manifold), and leaks between the air flow sensor and the throttle body. My brother in law replaced all four O2

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread Jim Cathey
I personally like the older mitsu mightymax's, the CEL was tied to the odometer, and had a switch behind an escussion plate to flip it off for another X thousand miles The early system as used in my '82 380 SL is really stupid. An odometer roller flips a hall-effect switch that causes it to

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread Dieselhead
Donald, This is a listing of the codes for an S500, but they appear to be the same as I remember for E320. I don't have an E320 anymore, so I can't take pictures of the unit. There is an LED and a pushbutton to read the flashes. I think it is supposed to have a cover, but mine didn't have

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light

2010-05-18 Thread Dieselhead
Snook's E320 has a button and an LED under the hood. You push the button and the led flashes to give you the code. Then I think you hold the button down for a long time to clear the code. It is on the passenger side, near the right side strut mounting, just in front of the firewall. The