When brushes go bad alternator/battery light will not come on. To temporarily fix problem hit alternator with a broom stick, hammer handle, etc. This will give you another 50-60 miles.
Trampas -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 11:33 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] How far can you drive a diesel with failed charging sys? On Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:37:11 -0500 ANGELO GIAIMO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Epilog: Wife shut the car off after I said "Don't shut the car off" and > she did not hear the "Don't". Ah, yes, the thought distinction between, "Don't shut it off," and "Leave it running." I've been told for the former that one has to think of "shut it off" first and then negate it. Craig _______________________________________ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net