[MBZ] 123 Blower motor ?'s
There is a nice 123 diesel on ebay that appears to be selling cheap. One reason is probably because the blower motor is not working. How much of a project is that? What does it cost - parts and labor (if I don't do it). Donald H. Snook ___ 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] 123 Blower motor ?'s
I don't think a W123 is abnormally difficult. Just remember, if it's a 1976 it might be a W115, and those are incredibly time consuming to replace. ___ 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] 123 Blower motor ?'s
I know the '76's were terrible to replace, but I thought the '76's were easy - or was that just the AC blower? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 11:55 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 Blower motor ?'s I don't think a W123 is abnormally difficult. Just remember, if it's a 1976 it might be a W115, and those are incredibly time consuming to replace. ___ 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] 123 Blower motor ?'s - oops
Sorry - meant to say the 75's were terrible to replace - I had to do that one once, and was told the '76's were easy at the time. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill R Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 12:57 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 Blower motor ?'s I know the '76's were terrible to replace, but I thought the '76's were easy - or was that just the AC blower? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 11:55 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 Blower motor ?'s I don't think a W123 is abnormally difficult. Just remember, if it's a 1976 it might be a W115, and those are incredibly time consuming to replace. ___ 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 ___ 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] 123 Blower motor ?'s - oops
Bill R wrote: Sorry - meant to say the 75's were terrible to replace - I had to do that one once, and was told the '76's were easy at the time. I was thinking that both the W115 (entire car built around the heater blower) and the W123 (serviceable) were both available in the 1976 model year. If it's got 7 headlishts outboard of 5 3/4 fog lights, it shouldn't be that bad. ___ 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] 123 Blower motor ?'s - oops
It's the 115 that's a bear to do (did it twice), the 115 ran from '68 to '76. The 123 started in '77 - should be LOTs easier to change, though I've never had to do it. The 107 - '72 to '89 - were EASY to change! (did it once). On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 12:29 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bill R wrote: Sorry - meant to say the 75's were terrible to replace - I had to do that one once, and was told the '76's were easy at the time. I was thinking that both the W115 (entire car built around the heater blower) and the W123 (serviceable) were both available in the 1976 model year. If it's got 7 headlishts outboard of 5 3/4 fog lights, it shouldn't be that bad. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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] 123 blower motor
I replaced blower motor on my 80 240D (123) 'bout 22 years ago. I's above rt front passenger's feet - relatively easy job. Wilton ___ 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] 123 Blower motor ?'s
I know the '76's were terrible to replace, but I thought the '76's were easy - or was that just the AC blower? Heater blower on a 114/115 is a nightmare. AC blower on same is easy. Shared blower on 123 is easy. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] 123 Blower Motor failure - not the fuse
combination switch andrew strasfogel wrote: We let it sit a day and it is working again in all positions. I am thinking worn brushes. Any other ideas? On 1/14/07, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: The blower motor on her 1985 300 CD has ceased to operate in one fell swoop. I replaced the fuse, but this had no effect. Before I purchase a replacement motor, I should ask whether there is a relay that might be at fault rather than the motor itself. Anybody? The two most common causes of what you describe (after blown fuse in the aux fuse box if so equipped) are seized blower bearings or worn brushes. If these are both fine, then the blower control box may have failed (although that's rather rare). Does the blower work when you engage defrost? Try tapping it. Does moving the ignition key back from position II toward position I result in the blower motor engaging? Ignition switch failures were a known cause of the blower not working. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] 123 Blower Motor failure - not the fuse
The blower motor on her 1985 300 CD has ceased to operate in one fell swoop. I replaced the fuse, but this had no effect. Before I purchase a replacement motor, I should ask whether there is a relay that might be at fault rather than the motor itself. Anybody? 1985 300 CD 210 K miles
Re: [MBZ] 123 Blower Motor failure - not the fuse
The blower motor on her 1985 300 CD has ceased to operate in one fell swoop. I replaced the fuse, but this had no effect. Before I purchase a replacement motor, I should ask whether there is a relay that might be at fault rather than the motor itself. Anybody? There is a relay, the blower control relay. But on a 123 it's very easy to check things out up on the fender where the blower speed resistor pack is located. You can test there for power being supplied, continuity through the resistors themselves, and whether the blower motor runs or not with power applied. A schematic really helps at this point. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 123 Blower Motor failure - not the fuse
andrew strasfogel wrote: The blower motor on her 1985 300 CD has ceased to operate in one fell swoop. I replaced the fuse, but this had no effect. Before I purchase a replacement motor, I should ask whether there is a relay that might be at fault rather than the motor itself. Anybody? The two most common causes of what you describe (after blown fuse in the aux fuse box if so equipped) are seized blower bearings or worn brushes. If these are both fine, then the blower control box may have failed (although that's rather rare). Does the blower work when you engage defrost? Try tapping it. Does moving the ignition key back from position II toward position I result in the blower motor engaging? Ignition switch failures were a known cause of the blower not working. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] 123 Blower Motor failure - not the fuse
We let it sit a day and it is working again in all positions. I am thinking worn brushes. Any other ideas? On 1/14/07, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: The blower motor on her 1985 300 CD has ceased to operate in one fell swoop. I replaced the fuse, but this had no effect. Before I purchase a replacement motor, I should ask whether there is a relay that might be at fault rather than the motor itself. Anybody? The two most common causes of what you describe (after blown fuse in the aux fuse box if so equipped) are seized blower bearings or worn brushes. If these are both fine, then the blower control box may have failed (although that's rather rare). Does the blower work when you engage defrost? Try tapping it. Does moving the ignition key back from position II toward position I result in the blower motor engaging? Ignition switch failures were a known cause of the blower not working. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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
