BZZZZZZZZZT, partially wrong. None are *required* to start or run a
240D, they are required if you wish to have turn signals, wipers, or lights.
My first Benz, '83 300SD, had the regulator go bad around dusk during a
trip from AR to KS. We spent the night at a motel, called the Kansas
City Benz dealer to confirm the part was in stock, got a jump start,
then drove about 2 hours with minimal battery usage. When I pulled off
the interstate in KC, the battery was so weak that the turn signal
caused the speedometer to tick down about half of the actual speed.
While I was lying under the Gold Beast, the service manager came out and
asked what was up. When I told him, he says (in a thick German accent)
"ya, da foltage regulator. I bring you a jump kit." He helped me jump
the SD and we were rolling less than 30 minutes and $35 after arriving
at the dealer.
Luther KB5QHU Forest Park, IL
'98 ML320 "Max" (164,xxx mi)
On 5/3/2013 12:51 PM, Craig wrote:
Loren is correct for voltage regulator and glow plug relay. There are
also the diodes in the alternator. You need all of these to be able to
start and continue to run a 240D.
So, a very small amount of electronics, but not zero.
Craig
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