Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse

AC compressor was blowing fuse #7 in my '87 300D. Indie MB tech at D & E Services in Raleigh R & R compressor and aux fan resistor; BLOWING ICE COLD again. Wilton Waytago! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archiv

[MBZ] Blown fuse

AC compressor was blowing fuse #7 in my '87 300D. Indie MB tech at D & E Services in Raleigh R & R compressor and aux fan resistor; BLOWING ICE COLD again. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsu

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On Sat, 18 Jul 2015 13:01:35 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks for the reminder. In 36 years of driving MB's, I've never used > "econ." mode and had forgotten it. > > Meanwhile, yesterday afternoon, I unplugged switch at dryer (easy for > me to reach), which kept compressor from operat

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not see the connection at the compressor, I can't reach it - couple more of those things I used to do so easily. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Peter Frederick" Sent: Frid

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Thanks. That is how I marked it in my file. but I wanted to check. This is for OM603, which I believe is a Nippondenso compressor from the factory. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 17, 2015 11:42:25 PM EDT, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: This is for the Japanee com

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This is for OM603, which I believe is a Nippondenso compressor from the factory. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 17, 2015 11:42:25 PM EDT, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >This is for the Japanee compressor? I assume not for the GM in the >123s? > > > >>Here's the troub

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This is for the Japanee compressor? I assume not for the GM in the 123s? Here's the troubleshooting info for the clutch coil, either read ohms or amps depending on your test equipment. This was copied from the MBCA forums before they effectively killed it. I met Bob Goodwin a few times, ret

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Use the "economy" mode on the climate control. Works just like it does in normal mode. Or you can unplug the connection for the clutch at the compressor. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubs

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x27;em one at a time. Wilton - Original Message - From: "fmiser via Mercedes" To: Cc: "fmiser" Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 2:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse > Wilton wrote: > > What would unplugging the wire on the pressure switch on > the drye

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f via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 2:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse It is. I misunderstood the question. It would isolate the compressor as far as I know. I was thinking go/no go as far as the compresso

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It is. I misunderstood the question. It would isolate the compressor as far as I know. I was thinking go/no go as far as the compressor turning on. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jul 17, 2015, at 2:30 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >>> Wilton wrote: >>> >>> What would unplugging the wire on the p

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> > Wilton wrote: > > > > What would unplugging the wire on the pressure switch on > > the dryer isolate? > Dan wrote: > > Nothing. > > If you short the terminals on the pressure switch the > system would turn on *if* the charge or pressure was low. > Otherwise, disconnecting it would have no e

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ate only the compressor? > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Cc: "Dan Penoff" > Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 1:32 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse > >

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'Thought so. How can I isolate only the compressor? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 1:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse Nothing. If you

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s" > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Cc: "Max Dillon" > Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 11:45 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse > > >> Wilton, >> >> I know that pulling the KLIMA relay will disable the AC compressor, that is >

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" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 11:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse I'd check the engine fan to be sure it turns freely. I think it is one of the highest energy consumers in t

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On the subject of the AC compressor clutch coil, I would inspect the wiring to it very carefully, as it can come loose from the tie wrap that secures it to the compressor, "lean" out somewhat, allowing it to rub against the back of the compressor pulley, which grounds it out and eventually cuts

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e control unit causing the fuse >> to blow? >> >> Same for temp. sensor motor? >> >> Wilton >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Curly McLain via Mercedes" >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >> Cc: "Curly Mc

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From: "Curly McLain via Mercedes" >To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >Cc: "Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> >Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 11:32 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse > > >> I'd check the engine fan to be sure it turns freely.

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at I vaguely remember. Can somebody please verify it for me?) Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "WILTON" Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse #7 fuse has blown

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erify it for me?) Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "WILTON" Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse #7 fuse has blown couple more times. The placard inside the fus

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Thanks. 'Found one to verify it. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Okie Benz" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 3:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse Google images is your friend, Wilton. 1987 300D

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Actually, it’s not now that I look closer. However, the folks at peachparts are - look at post #13 in this thread: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/242913-fuse-box-chart-what-fuse-goes-where.html Dan > On Jul 16, 2015, at 3:51 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > Google images i

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Google images is your friend, Wilton. 1987 300D fuse list Dan > On Jul 16, 2015, at 3:48 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: >

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On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:48:24 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > I removed the fuse placard and carefully cleaned away the soot and > scorching as best I can. I have deciphered the fuse #7 list to read: > backup lamp, heating water valve, water pump, engine fan, heating > system for washer jets,

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ssion List" Cc: "WILTON" Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse #7 fuse has blown couple more times. The placard inside the fuse box cover is scorched, obscuring the list of systems in addition to compressor on that fuse, and I can't open the p

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r the appropriate pdf showing those items on fuse #7 for '87 300D? Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "mercedes list" Cc: "WILTON" Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 4:51 PM Subject: [MBZ] Blown fuse SWMBO came in from short t

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- Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 8:51 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse Metal fatigue and a very small cross sectional contact area. Sometimes you would grab th

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ll via Mercedes" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Cc: "Randy Bennell" > Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 6:56 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse > > >> Tired fuse? >> Otherwise, why did Dr. Booth recommend changing them out? >> RB >&g

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They were? Of all the VWs I had I seem to recall a little plastic cover that went over them. There were like 8-10 in a row, and a cover the size of a candy bar that snapped over them... MB went to blade type fuses in the facelift on W140 chassis cars between 95 and 96. Don't know about other mo

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I long ago upped the fuse rating on my 123 blower circuit. On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 8:04 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Curly wrote: > > > > ATTABOY and ATTAGIRL! > > I'll echo that! > > > On the 56 Karmann GHia, I had fuse problems. That is where > > I learned to twist em. Those were expos

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> Curly wrote: > > ATTABOY and ATTAGIRL! I'll echo that! > On the 56 Karmann GHia, I had fuse problems. That is where > I learned to twist em. Those were exposed under the > hood.MB fuses in a nice tight fusebox hold up well. A bit of grease on the ends of the fuses helps too. *smiles* _

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'Could be. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 6:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse Tired fuse? Otherwise, why did Dr. Booth recommen

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: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 5:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse AC BLOWS ICE COLD Question is, why did the fuse blow? --R On 7/14/15 4:51 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: SWMBO came in from short trip in the '

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Yep, that's an unanswered question, so far. Smart ass answer is, "Something pulling too many amps." ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 5:53 PM Subject: Re:

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ATTABOY and ATTAGIRL! BTW, I never found that many blown fuses and never had much problem in MBs I twist em around sometimes if I think there may be a problem, but I've never replaced good fuses for the fun of it. A small way I differed from our beloved Herr Doktor. His climate in PA must

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AC BLOWS ICE COLD Question is, why did the fuse blow? --R On 7/14/15 4:51 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: SWMBO came in from short trip in the '87 300D, leaned over back of chair in cool living room where I was napping and announced, "Blown fuse in the car. I was driving along with air con

[MBZ] Blown fuse

SWMBO came in from short trip in the '87 300D, leaned over back of chair in cool living room where I was napping and announced, "Blown fuse in the car. I was driving along with air conditioning blasting away nicely, and it just quit. Don't ya think it's a blown fuse?" I replied, "Yep; sure

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My brother and I spend about five hours fixing that exact problem in his SDL -- fuse would blow internittantly, and we started checking interior lamps -- big current draw. I found the wires for the trunk lamp completely bare of insulation at the hinge where there is a small clip. Completely s

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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - My 78 240D is blowing the fuse that controls the interior overhead lights and clock (maybe other things also - haven't checked yet) and I'm wondering if there's a trouble spot I should check first? Else I'll have to do it the old fashioned way & start trouble

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Check the timed light. My SD timed light had a bad diode that caused it to blow a fuse, and if it didn't blow the fuse, it'd blow a trace on the circuit board in the light. On Sun, 16 Apr 2006 12:40:01 -0500, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Howdy - My 78 240D is blowing the fuse that controls t

[MBZ] Blown Fuse

Howdy - My 78 240D is blowing the fuse that controls the interior overhead lights and clock (maybe other things also - haven't checked yet) and I'm wondering if there's a trouble spot I should check first? Else I'll have to do it the old fashioned way & start troublechecking this week unless