I fixed it! Thanks to everyone who helped! The issue was indeed a bad ground to
the relay. The ground was basically where Fred said- left front fender, under
the headlight assembly. The ground wire where it connected to the terminal was
basically corroded to dust. I cut it back to clean copper
Haha. Got it!
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> On Jun 13, 2023, at 10:02 PM, Craig via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> On Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:48:26 -0400 Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>> Who are these Percys?
>
>>>> Gold Star for Percy Verence!!
>
>
Yup.
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> On May 9, 2023, at 12:41 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> It's easier for Norway, they can finance all their schemes by selling oil to
> the rest of the world while at the same time congratualting themselves for
> being carbon neutral.
>
>
>> On Tue,
. Did you try running power directly to the relay
> off the battery, bypass the ignition switch?
>
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
>
>> On May 12, 2023, at 8:04 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> Ok so in addition to the wire that goes to the relay
on? It sounds from all the symptoms like the mechanical relay is bad. Or
>>> maybe be there isn’t enough current to actually activate the relay? You
>>> could still see volts but not current. Did you try running power directly
>>> to the relay off the battery, bypass t
Ok so in addition to the wire that goes to the relay power lug, there is a
second harness going to the relay which is comprised of 5 wires going into a
connector. One of these is purple with white stripe. One of these 5 wires, not
sure which without taking connector apart, is live only when
I’m not sure how to check for that. There is constant power at the lug on the
relay. With the ignition in the on position there is no power at any of the 5
pins on the relay that go to their respective glow plugs.
I inspected the chaffed harness and while there are some exposed wires where
the
Yes my car has three connections as you describe. Big plug to glow plug, cable
to battery and small plug. Small plug corresponds to 5 pins on relay. One
connection on the plug is live only when ignition is turned on so I presume
that is the ignition on.
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> On May 13, 2023,
elay
> gets power, but no power is coming out of the pins to the glow plug harness,
> then the relay is bad.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 14, 2023, at 9:02 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> So I’m thinking that maybe the ground to t
So I’m thinking that maybe the ground to the relay is the problem or that there
is an ecm issue. The relay gets power but doesn’t put out power to the glow
plugs. But where is the relay grounded? The three connections are the power lug
to the battery, the harness to the glow plugs and the
but no power is coming out of the pins to the glow plug
>>> harness, then the relay is bad.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>>> On May 14, 2023, at 9:02 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>
nt from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On May 14, 2023, at 11:14 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> There is no ecm that controls anything with the glow plugs. If the
>> relay gets power, but no power
Ok so one is indeed the ground. How do I check to see if ground is working.
Kaleb said to jumper it to another known ground but how do I do that when the
connector connects everything together? Jumper every contact in the connector
with every corresponding pin on the relay? That is technically
Thanks again! I will try the test light trick to test the ground and report
back.
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> On May 15, 2023, at 9:27 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Dimitri.
> The cover of the 5/6 pin connector is just clipped on, it is removable.
> N.B. The cover keeps the
Thank you! I like how the bulb brightness will tell me the condition of the
connection. I will test tomorrow hopefully.
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> On May 16, 2023, at 10:40 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
>>
>> Using a turn signal bulb in a socket with two wires. One wire to Pos on
>>
if I recall correctly I had that issue with that car. I do remember changing
> the relay at least once
>
>> On Fri, May 5, 2023, 8:59 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>> The 1990 300D 2.5 Turbo would not start this morning. I suspected it
>> wouldn’t as
The 1990 300D 2.5 Turbo would not start this morning. I suspected it wouldn’t
as the glow plug light did not illuminate. I inspected the glow plug strip fuse
which looked fine, but as we all know it can look fine but be cracked so I
lightly pushed on it and sure enough it was cracked - or
Right. Makes sense.
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> On May 5, 2023, at 11:49 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Probably the strip fuse for the blower motor.
>
> -D
>
>> On May 5, 2023, at 7:37 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>&g
via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I just pulled the cover off the gp relay and I don’t see a strip fuse. The
> pictures on line of the correct part all show a fuse strip. What’s going on
> here?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 6, 2023, at 6:41 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via M
gt;
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On May 6, 2023, at 7:37 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> OK looking at more photos, the OE part does not have the fuse trip but the
>> OEM part made by Hella does. So how do I check if the relay is bad? Or c
240D that had been Dwight's absolutely would not start without glow
> but all my 190Ds would...
>
> Curt
>
>
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>
> On Fri, May 5, 2023 at 8:59 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> wrote:
> The 1990 300D 2.5 Turbo would not start t
I just pulled the cover off the gp relay and I don’t see a strip fuse. The
pictures on line of the correct part all show a fuse strip. What’s going on
here?
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> On May 6, 2023, at 6:41 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Right. Makes sense.
>
low plugs if it's reasonably warm. Did you
>> let it crank for a couple seconds?
>> That '78 240D that had been Dwight's absolutely would not start without glow
>> but all my 190Ds would...
>> Curt
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
The glow light is not coming on so it’s almost certainly a glow issue.
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> On May 7, 2023, at 2:59 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
>
> I assume you ruled out a fuel delivery problem.
>
>> On Sun, May 7, 2023 at 7:54 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
&
;> On 11/05/2023 1:48 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote:
>> So I replaced the GP relay on the 1990 300D 2.5T but it’s still not glowing.
>> Light does not come on at all. I was able to start the car as some suggested
>> after cranking for quite a bit. I replaced all the
I might get that one.
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> On May 11, 2023, at 4:32 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> On 2023-05-11 15:08, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
>> The Harbor Freight $20 multi-meter is pretty good for the money. I
>> like them for keeping in places where they might get
So I replaced the GP relay on the 1990 300D 2.5T but it’s still not glowing.
Light does not come on at all. I was able to start the car as some suggested
after cranking for quite a bit. I replaced all the glow plugs a couple of years
ago so I don’t think that’s the issue either. It must be some
wrote:
>
> Is there power at the relay?
> Is there a fuse before it?
> Are there ground connections that need to be cleaned?
>
> Randy
>
>
>> On 11/05/2023 1:48 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote:
>> So I replaced the GP relay on the 1990 300D 2.5T but it’s
e-dp-B09GF2FZVY/dp/B09GF2FZVY/ref=dp_ob_title_def?th=1
>
> -D
>
>> On May 11, 2023, at 5:10 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> I might get that one.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>> On May 11, 2023, at 4:32 PM, mi
Right and my stupid iPhone.
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> On Dec 14, 2023, at 3:11 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Exactly. Except for all the cameras watching everything
>
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
>
>> On Dec 14, 2023, at 3:07 PM, Dimitri Ser
Driving a W123 and a W124 I don’t have anything to worry about.
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> On Dec 14, 2023, at 2:56 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> About 25yr ago at a conference Scott McNealy (then head of Sun Microsystems)
> pronounced in a speech that “there is no privacy
t; wrote:
>>
>> Great news! So hopefully pulling the intake manifold wasn’t as bad as
>> originally thought? I think I did one of these a while back, and while
>> time-consuming, it wasn’t difficult.
>>
>> -D
>>
>>>> On Dec 10, 2023, at 4:40 PM, Di
back, and while
> time-consuming, it wasn’t difficult.
>
> -D
>
>> On Dec 10, 2023, at 4:40 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks to Fred, I got the car fixed. The line was sheared right under the
>> flare nut. Fred gave me a ne
6 cylinder set. Pro bono.
>> Also, There are a few plastic clips too.
>> Lemmee know.
>> Fred.
>>
>>
>>> On Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 7:32 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I
Seems like OM615, 616, 617, 601, 602, 603 and 606 are the way to go…..
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> On Dec 17, 2023, at 9:23 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> The OM251 has the timing chain at the rear. I have heard they have a problem
> stretching and breaking.
>
>
> Sent from my
Those are great cars.
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> On Nov 22, 2023, at 4:27 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Paint is tired and some minor damage but doesn't look too bad and price
> isn't too insane.
>
> Wiper not working is a safety concern are those mono-wipers hard to work on?
>
>
r set. Pro bono.
> Also, There are a few plastic clips too.
> Lemmee know.
> Fred.
>
>
>> On Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 7:32 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>> I removed the manifold a couple of years ago to replace glow p
2023 at 9:48 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>> Rust looks minimal. Overall not bad.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> > On Dec 6, 2023, at 10:24 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> > Some jack poi
Rust looks minimal. Overall not bad.
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> On Dec 6, 2023, at 10:24 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Some jack point rust but overall looks pretty nice
>
> Look at this post on Facebook
> https://www.facebook.com/share/5ohj2GjBJBmW7bS4/?mibextid=79PoIi
>
>
; It kinda doesn't matter where it cracked, if its under the nut the line still
> has to be replaced, I seem to remember its just a flare...
>
> -Curt
>
>
> On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 04:20:32 PM EST, Dimitri Seretakis via
> Mercedes wrote:
>
>
>
>
I was driving the 90 300D 2.5 up to Maine from Boston today and noticed a loss
of power. I pulled over, opened the hood and noticed a very large leak at the
nut where the fuel line enters the #4 injector. I tightened the nut but that
did not help at all. I took a chance and drove the car the
right under the nut. This usually happens
> when the line clips are missing.
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Dec 6, 2023, at 3:20 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> I was driving the 90 300D 2.5 up to Maine from Boston today and noticed a
>
g guy used those.
>
> -D
>
> On Feb 3, 2024, at 1:23 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
>
> Well here it is welded into the car. I “cheated” and MIG welded it to the
> existing exhaust. No way I could TIG weld into the dirty old pipe. TIG needs
>
An old, circa 1990 Miller Syncrowave 250 with water cooler, CK size 20 torch
with 3/32 2% lanthanated tungsten electrode.
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> On Feb 2, 2024, at 10:41 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
> On Fri, 2 Feb 2024 19:30:27 -0500 Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> wrot
iPhone
> On Feb 2, 2024, at 7:38 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> That *and* when they’re not in the car, too!
>
> < grin >
>
> -D
>
> On Feb 2, 2024, at 7:30 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> TIG welding exhaust pipes i
ou are running.. you will be producing welds good enough to be proud of
> them..
> Good luck.. and practice, practice, practice..
>
>> On Sat, Feb 3, 2024 at 6:50 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>> An old, circa 1990 Mi
Holy moly!
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> On Nov 17, 2023, at 7:15 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Look at this post on Facebook
> https://www.facebook.com/share/frpyEN4VjNhetcMz/?mibextid=DVh5HV
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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>
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> On Apr 28, 2024, at 6:26 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Trendy appliance
>
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
>
>> On Apr 28, 2024, at 6:20 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>&g
The 1990 300D 2.5T has a pretty bad leak at the number 4 delivery valve. I use
biodiesel extensively during the warmer months so I want to replace the o ring
with viton. The ones that Fcp euro and autohausaz sell are not marketed as
viton. Does anyone know if they are viton, and if not, where I
Actually it’s the number 5 delivery valve….
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> On Feb 27, 2024, at 6:01 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> The 1990 300D 2.5T has a pretty bad leak at the number 4 delivery valve. I
> use biodiesel extensively during the warmer months so I
Yes I remember you saying. Did you source them or your mechanic?
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> On Feb 27, 2024, at 6:45 PM, Dwight Giles wrote:
>
>
> I changed fuel lines on that to viton
>
>> On Tue, Feb 27, 2024, 6:04 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
>> wrote:
&g
ady had to take the intake manifold off, ought to get a two for
> one...
>
> -Curt
>
>
> On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 06:01:01 PM EST, Dimitri Seretakis via
> Mercedes wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> The 1990 300D 2.5T has a pretty bad leak at the number 4 del
Thanks good to hear.
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> On Feb 28, 2024, at 9:47 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
>>
>> it seems like the job can be done with the manifold in place, but obviously
>> with more difficulty.
>
> It can. My son did this (under my supervision) on the 190D's OM602.
ight.com/180-piece-viton-o-ring-kit-67525.html
>
>
>> On Tue, Feb 27, 2024, at 18:51, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote:
>> Yes I remember you saying. Did you source them or your mechanic?
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>> On Feb 27, 2024, at
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