Re: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124
Alex wrote:the Red Fuse What does this fuse control? Thx - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 8:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124 On 10/8/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not a big deal, but got my attention. Seem the outside temp gauge, the digital on, is stuck on -38C. Not sure if they go and default to this, but we've had some real warm days here, so the gauge is about 100C out. hee hee. Anything I can pull apart and check? If not, I can just roll the window down and stick my head out, as I've done for the bast 25 years. Probably the display module in the instrument panel (a single unit with the LCD). They seem to go bad if you look at them funny. While you have the panel out you can lubricate the speedometer cable (stops it jittering at low speeds), change all the bulbs and the Red Fuse, and repaint the sun-faded needles if you're really anal. It's also easier to get the left and center dash vents out at that time to clean them and change the bulbs, too. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.4/1057 - Release Date: 10/8/2007 9:04 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124
On 10/9/07, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alex wrote:the Red Fuse What does this fuse control? The center vent light and the instrument panel. Blow it and you lose most of your gauges and maybe the idiot lights too---I can't remember. It's behind the instrument panel, in a socket like the bulbs, and looks totally unlike any fuse I've ever seen---it's a small red plastic rectangle, about a centimeter long, with a copper trace on it. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124
Alex wrote:the Red Fuse What does this fuse control? Piston temperature, isn't it? :-) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124
Hey everyone, Small problem, Not a big deal, but got my attention. Seem the outside temp gauge, the digital on, is stuck on -38C. Not sure if they go and default to this, but we've had some real warm days here, so the gauge is about 100C out. hee hee. Anything I can pull apart and check? If not, I can just roll the window down and stick my head out, as I've done for the bast 25 years. Thanks, Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124
That car is done for, I will dispose of it for $500. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 4:45 PM Subject: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124 Hey everyone, Small problem, Not a big deal, but got my attention. Seem the outside temp gauge, the digital on, is stuck on -38C. Not sure if they go and default to this, but we've had some real warm days here, so the gauge is about 100C out. hee hee. Anything I can pull apart and check? If not, I can just roll the window down and stick my head out, as I've done for the bast 25 years. Thanks, Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124
Ed, I have a good one for sale for $50.00 + $5.00 S H. Darrell w. Sigmon ~~~ - Original Message - From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 5:45 PM Subject: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124 Hey everyone, Small problem, Not a big deal, but got my attention. Seem the outside temp gauge, the digital on, is stuck on -38C. Not sure if they go and default to this, but we've had some real warm days here, so the gauge is about 100C out. hee hee. Anything I can pull apart and check? If not, I can just roll the window down and stick my head out, as I've done for the bast 25 years. Thanks, Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 3808 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20071008/2f980c8c/attachment.gif ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124
On 10/8/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not a big deal, but got my attention. Seem the outside temp gauge, the digital on, is stuck on -38C. Not sure if they go and default to this, but we've had some real warm days here, so the gauge is about 100C out. hee hee. Anything I can pull apart and check? If not, I can just roll the window down and stick my head out, as I've done for the bast 25 years. Probably the display module in the instrument panel (a single unit with the LCD). They seem to go bad if you look at them funny. While you have the panel out you can lubricate the speedometer cable (stops it jittering at low speeds), change all the bulbs and the Red Fuse, and repaint the sun-faded needles if you're really anal. It's also easier to get the left and center dash vents out at that time to clean them and change the bulbs, too. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124
The thermistor that drives the gauge is behind the front bumper. If the leads are corroded and have high resistance, it will read incorrectly one way, shorted or grounded on the feed side it will read the other (I think very low temp would be an open circuit). My new 300D reads +130 C all the time, I suspect it's shorted. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124
On Mon, 8 Oct 2007 17:30:32 -0700 Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While you have the panel out you can lubricate the speedometer cable (stops it jittering at low speeds), What kind of lubricant should one use on a speedometer cable? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124
On 10/8/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 8 Oct 2007 17:30:32 -0700 Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While you have the panel out you can lubricate the speedometer cable (stops it jittering at low speeds), What kind of lubricant should one use on a speedometer cable? I dribbled some ATF down mine, on somebody's recommendation in the archives (Jim C.?). Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124
First think I would try is to disconnect the battery, cheap and easy to do. E M wrote: Hey everyone, Small problem, Not a big deal, but got my attention. Seem the outside temp gauge, the digital on, is stuck on -38C. Not sure if they go and default to this, but we've had some real warm days here, so the gauge is about 100C out. hee hee. Anything I can pull apart and check? If not, I can just roll the window down and stick my head out, as I've done for the bast 25 years. Thanks, Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124
my 95 124 st wgn exhibited that problem after a plowed into a 3 feet wall of water. took several days for everything to dry out and then the a/c temp gauge started working properly. thanks, alan levens in cc,tx -Original Message- From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 9:16 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124 First think I would try is to disconnect the battery, cheap and easy to do. E M wrote: Hey everyone, Small problem, Not a big deal, but got my attention. Seem the outside temp gauge, the digital on, is stuck on -38C. Not sure if they go and default to this, but we've had some real warm days here, so the gauge is about 100C out. hee hee. Anything I can pull apart and check? If not, I can just roll the window down and stick my head out, as I've done for the bast 25 years. Thanks, Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124
I dribbled some ATF down mine, on somebody's recommendation in the archives (Jim C.?). I've used ATF. I've also used M1 5W20. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
