Listers,
Thanks for all the helpful comments, Finally some additional detail.
Well we determined that if we remove the fuel pump fuse and allow only
the remaining fuel to the engine the car WILL start when it's cold.
But obviously only for a few seconds. Also determined from another
local owner
Thanks for letting us know the diagnosis and outcome. I can
understand why the owner may be relieved. The owner of the shop
probably not happy.
Listers,
Thanks for all the helpful comments, Finally some additional detail.
Well we determined that if we remove the fuel pump fuse and
That is called fire from the heat of friction. Friction between the
loan company and the insurance company, and in this case, the mechanic!
A successful fire!
--R
On 2/10/12 4:08 PM, Troy Kocher wrote:
In my particular case this car wasn't so lucky. Instead of removing
the fuse, the
On Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 11:10 AM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
I missed that link -- do you have it? I like cheap electronics that do
stuff interesting.
I bought this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NLQAHS/ref=fb_lfb_prodpg_4
Works well in my '05 Ford with
Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote:
Why? Sounds like he is putting the list and it's members down.
Hendrik
who is talking the list up
Max wrote:
Kaleb, I nominate this for the quotes page!
Not only did he slam the list, but poor Troy too. For a minute I thought RLE
had written that
No offense was meant to any specific list member here... it was just a
general statement about the experience on the list with newer models. I'm
sorry if I offended anyone. My mind was in the wrong place after getting
worked up on the Nissan Mercedes engine thing.
Jaime
On Mon, Jan 16, 2012
On Jan 15, 2012 8:21 PM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
. When I get one, I'd like to get the ability to monitor stuff while
driving around.
I bought the $20 Bluetooth one that someone linked recently. I was very
happy with it on our recent trip to FL, I watched the engine and
Jaime,
You made some valid points, no matter what.
In these days of globalism, it's difficult, if not nearly impossible, to
consider that a particular brand is the sum of parts that are 100% made by that
brand. Even back in the 1980s this was the case. I know that when I was
working for
In terms of manufacturing quality, the japanese, and toada in
particular, led the world in the 70s and 80s. They developed
machines capable of much tighter tolerances that was available in the
rest of the world, Then they held their tolerances right at the
optimal for the most part. They
On Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:32:40 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
In statistical terms, the frods had a normal distribution, where the
japanese trans parts had a very high peak on the optimal, with the
tails covering a much smaller area than the frod distribution.
In other words, they
I missed that link -- do you have it? I like cheap electronics that do
stuff interesting.
--R
On 1/16/12 9:48 AM, Tim C wrote:
On Jan 15, 2012 8:21 PM, Maxmeadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
. When I get one, I'd like to get the ability to monitor stuff while
driving around.
I bought the
Precisely
On Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:32:40 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
In statistical terms, the frods had a normal distribution, where the
japanese trans parts had a very high peak on the optimal, with the
tails covering a much smaller area than the frod distribution.
In
On 1/15/2012 7:21 PM, Max wrote:
Gerry Archerarche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Also, can you or anyone suggest a good
brand of
OBD-ll?
Amazon has some decent prices. When I get one, I'd like to get the ability to
monitor stuff while driving around.
If you have a smart phone, the Torque
The solution is easy. You hook up the diagnosis and see what it tells you
is wrong. This is a modern car, not one 30 year old EFI diagnosis
techniques is needed.
Asking for a solution to a 2003 Mercedes anything here is like asking for
advice on getting the space shuttle running again. Lots of
Oh yes, and since we're throwing out random guesses, I'd agree with
Hendrick and say its a temp sensor also. Via diagnosis, you should be able
to see what each are reporting and see if it makes sense given the current
ambient temp.
Jaime
On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 7:45 AM, Jaime Kopchinski
Hi Jaime,
If I buy a 2006 GL320cdi does the diagnosis come with it? If not, how
much
does the diagnosis cost?
Thanks,
Gerry
From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com
The solution is easy. You hook up the diagnosis and see what it tells you
is wrong. This is a modern car, not one 30 year old
Gerry,
Every car since 1996 supports standardized OBD-II diagnosis. The readers
are pretty inexpensive. They start at well under $100 for a basic tool.
Jaime
On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 1:36 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote:
Hi Jaime,
If I buy a 2006 GL320cdi does the diagnosis
Thanks, Jaime. Also, do you know if the C series is going to be available
with
the Nissan diesel engines? Also, can you or anyone suggest a good brand of
OBD-ll?
I'd like to buy one for my daughter/son-in-law who have a late model
Mercedes.
Gerry
From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com
Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Also, can you or anyone suggest a good
brand of
OBD-ll?
Amazon has some decent prices. When I get one, I'd like to get the ability to
monitor stuff while driving around.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD
___
Bit grumpy today?
Apparently Troy asked for some ideas as to why his car is not starting
when it is cold, that's what we did, sure the easy thing is to say:
drag it down to the dealer and pay them to fix it.
However if we did this then there is no real reason for any sort of
discussion lists
Also, can you or anyone suggest a good brand of OBD-ll?
I'd like to buy one for my daughter/son-in-law who have a late model Mercedes.
Gerry
Kleb had some fleabay software and cable that made an ODBII reader
out of a laptop. That sounds interesting to me.
For the low end kind, Harbor
Kaleb, I nominate this for the quotes page! Will someone second the motion?
Jaime Kopchinski
jaime...@gmail.comwrote:
Asking for a solution to a 2003 Mercedes anything here is like
asking for
advice on getting the space shuttle running again.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87
Why? Sounds like he is putting the list and it's members down.
Hendrik
who is talking the list up
Max wrote:
Kaleb, I nominate this for the quotes page! Will someone second the motion?
Jaime Kopchinski
jaime...@gmail.comwrote:
Asking for a solution to a 2003 Mercedes anything
Hahahahahahaha
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 15, 2012, at 7:40 PM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Kaleb, I nominate this for the quotes page! Will someone second the motion?
Jaime Kopchinski
jaime...@gmail.comwrote:
Asking for a solution to a 2003 Mercedes anything here is like
Thank you, thank you...
On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 8:40 PM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Kaleb, I nominate this for the quotes page! Will someone second the
motion?
Jaime Kopchinski
jaime...@gmail.comwrote:
Asking for a solution to a 2003 Mercedes anything here is like
asking
Max wrote:
Amazon has some decent prices. When I get one, I'd like to get the ability to
monitor stuff while driving around.
I use a ScanGauge II. Bought it three years ago to monitor MPG, but find it
handy to put various sensor readings on the screen.
They have a new version that only
Listers
I'm having difficulty with starting a 2003 C240 when the ambient temp
is less than 30 degrees. It cranks like normal but will not start
I really need ideas
Thanks
Troy
1995 E420 185kMI
1995 E300 250kMi (saved my life in a wreck)
1977 240d 196kMi (sold)
1982 240d parts (sold)
1977 240d
On Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:35:06 -0600 Troy Kocher tkoc...@mercedesman.com
wrote:
Listers
I'm having difficulty with starting a 2003 C240 when the ambient temp
is less than 30 degrees. It cranks like normal but will not start
I really need ideas
Do you have a way to test if the engine is
Generally hard starting in cold weather is because the fuel system is
not enriching the mixture, in other words, your choke is not working.
Not sure what the M112 uses as enrichment but my guess would be that the
temperature sensor is not sensing.
I take it the check engine light is not lit
Since the M104 went to COP, I would guess this is also a COP engine.
I don't think you can do that ol fashioned test with a COP, but I may
be wrong.
Seems like whatever causes the cold start mixture to be enriched is
not working. A temp sensor? a wire off/loose? I think the
computer does
Hey, you know more than everyone else put together. If you don't
believe me, ask yourself.How does a spark get into the cylinder
on your car?
Since the M104 went to COP, I would guess this is also a COP engine.
I don't think you can do that ol fashioned test with a COP, but I
Dieselhead wrote:
Since the M104 went to COP, I would guess this is also a COP engine. I
don't think you can do that ol fashioned test with a COP, but I may be
wrong.
Seems like whatever causes the cold start mixture to be enriched is not
working. A temp sensor? a wire off/loose? I think
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