Re: [MBZ] 300D cruise control troubleshooting

HA! And they charged me something like $275 for a new "controller" because mine was "worn out". + Labor of course. Les Boston -Original Message- From: Marshall Booth [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 8, 2006 05:10 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D cruise

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall & Trampas, Unfortunately (or fortunatley depending on your point of view) there is no seperate rocker switch for the antenna on my 300D - it's evidently hard-wired into the radio - unlike many MBs Normally, I turn the engine off and the radio shuts do

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question

Marshall & Trampas, Unfortunately (or fortunatley depending on your point of view) there is no seperate rocker switch for the antenna on my 300D - it's evidently hard-wired into the radio - unlike many MBs Normally, I turn the engine off and the radio shuts down after a 5 sec pause - an

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall wrote:<<> I considered suggesting a new wife, but LINDA was NOT amused>> Oh, Marshall! You like living life on the edge! If your car has a rocker switch to control antenna height, they often come apart and lose contact inside. Pressing on the c

Re: [MBZ] CRAIGSLIST WHEELS

heh heh heh, some neighbor kids sold them out of the trunk of their car. Said they "found" them on the side of the road. On 5/8/06, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: "fell off a truck" Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k)

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question

Check and see if she hit the antenna switch that keeps it up... Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 3:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Antenna Question Howdy, Saturday, my wi

Re: [MBZ] VIN check please

Thanks, Kaleb! Gary On 5/8/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T VIN WDBEB33D6HA455374 Body Style 4 Door Sedan Country of Manufacture Germany

Re: [MBZ] CRAIGSLIST WHEELS

"fell off a truck" On 5/8/06, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Where did you pick them up for that price? On 5/8/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > <> > > Those are the current base W203 wheels. Same diameter and widths as t

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question

Marshall wrote:<<> I considered suggesting a new wife, but LINDA was NOT amused>> Oh, Marshall! You like living life on the edge! Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy, Saturday, my wife left the lights on & drained the battery - I entered the code & the radio started working again. I also slow charged the battery all day Sunday until it was fully charged. Today, I drove it & found all is right again - until I turned the

Re: [MBZ] another 1981 300CD update and more good news!

I then use a 10mm gear wrench What is a gear wrench? Are you referring to the box type wrenches with built-in ratcheting capability? I used one to adjust the PS pump yesterday, and it worked great, all the benefits of a ratchet where the ratchet wouldn't fit. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981

Re: [MBZ] CRAIGSLIST WHEELS

Where did you pick them up for that price? On 5/8/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: <> Those are the current base W203 wheels. Same diameter and widths as the AMG wheels on my C320. Tire sizes will be 225/45-17 front and 245/40-17

Re: [MBZ] CRAIGSLIST WHEELS

<> Those are the current base W203 wheels. Same diameter and widths as the AMG wheels on my C320. Tire sizes will be 225/45-17 front and 245/40-17 in back. And the price is way too high, seems to me. I bought four new car 16" takeoffs (from the

Re: [MBZ] 126 Seat pad

That was me, a W201 seat. Easy morning job. I'm pretty sure I paid more than $100 for the new pad from Rusty but its a real horsehair pad not the junky foam stuff. It feels great. I got a new spring too. I'd been quoted $600 for the spring and pad, I came in somewhere just short of $500 but I

Re: [MBZ] 126 Seat pad

Rusty should really begin advertizing some of the other products and services he offers outside of the WorldPac stuff, even if there is no way to utilize the web interface to sell them. It pays to advertize. On 5/8/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Rusty can get anything for your be

Re: [MBZ] The starter that won't die

Trampas wondered: " How much trouble is it [starter] to change at home verses changing at a gas station, or worse when your wife is driving it?" There are many, many things that are easy enough to "change at a gas station" or do in the breakdown lane of the freeway to keep from having to pay

[MBZ] 300TD transmission - got one?

Hi folks. I'm having a problem with the automatic transmission on my '81 300TD slipping...at least slipping & stumbling in the 1-2 gear range...it's fine once in the high gears. The odometer is at 242K & the transmission was rebuilt at 175K, so I'm hoping the problem is somewhate peripheral t

Re: [MBZ] The starter that won't die

How much trouble is it to change at home verses changing at a gas station, or worse when your wife is driving it? Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marshall Booth Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 12:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subje

Re: [MBZ] Will these asymmetrical rims fit my 124?

You can make the 8.5" ET34 rims work in the back, but at the very least you will need to roll the fender lip, and even then you will probably get rubbing under compression depending on the tire width/height you pick. I tried to make such a setup work on my '95 E300D, but finally switched to 17

Re: [MBZ] 300D cruise control troubleshooting

Alex Chamberlain wrote: Hmm. More of an intermittent surgey thing. And it only happens when I haven't used the cruise for a while, which suggests to me a mechanical problem (something taking a while to loosen up and operate smoothly after a period of dormancy)... which is why I suspected the

Re: [MBZ] 126 Seat pad

Rusty can get anything for your beloved Benzcall him and give him the chance to find it. ~Thanks - I will. I had not wanted to bother them with an item they did not ~seem to carry. ~BillR ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000

Re: [MBZ] The starter that won't die

Zoltan Finks wrote: I realize that this is a question/comment that probably doesn't have a definitive answer, but: The starter that was intermittently working a couple months ago is working very consistently these days. It was giving me no response on a few occasions, then it would work after se

Re: [MBZ] 124 ACC problems solved! (long)

Jim Cathey wrote: OK, it's on its way to you, Jim. Good thing you have the SDL to test it in. (Assuming the specs are the same for the Klima in the 603 engine regardless of chassis---I guess that isn't a very safe assumption, knowing Ma Benz's prediliction for subtle differences in parts that

Re: [MBZ] 300D cruise control troubleshooting

On 5/7/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > buying a rebuilt amp from them and now everything's fine except for a > little > variation in set speed on inclines, which I suspect is the fault of the > actuator---I'll replace it the next time I have the intake manifold > off. The amplifiers

Re: [MBZ] 126 Seat pad

Thanks - I will. I had not wanted to bother them with an item they did not seem to carry. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 11:36 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Seat pad

Re: [MBZ] WOW, this is a nice 300D

There is now. ~Sorry - meant to say that I can't believe not a SINGLE bid of $100. ~ ~On 5/8/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ~> ~> I can't believe it - not a since bid for $100... ~> ~> ~> ~> On 5/8/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ~> > ~> > 1 horse motor? ~> > ~

Re: [MBZ] Bad car names

Wrong list ~ ~On May 8, 2006, at 9:54 AM, Luther Gulseth wrote: ~ ~> I've always liked taking Mitsubishi and changing it to MakesUBi%*^#% ~> $y. ~ ~ Itchypussy? ~ ~Johnny B. ~I Mac Therefore I am ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,222 kmi)

Re: [MBZ] 126 Seat pad

I know. I checked there first. I could find nothing on the site and a search turned up nothing. BillR Give him or Hursty a call. 1-(800) 741-5252 The online catalog is just a generic europarts thing I believe. I am almost certain they do have them. IIRC, a lister recently redid his drivers s

[MBZ] Any body want a W140 w/new engine?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-MERCEDES-BENZ-300SD-NEW-ENGINE_W0QQitemZ4638434843QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem No affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon May 08 15:30:33 2006 Received: from pop-siberian.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([207.69.195.71])

Re: [MBZ] 126 Seat pad

@$65, but they also want $100 for the pad. I think I have seen them on eBay for @$50. Any other sources for these? I think the $65 labor charge sounds more than fair, but not as sure about the $100 for the pad. Thoughts? Yeah, Check out Rusty. http://www.buymbparts.com/ You know... one

Re: [MBZ] VIN check please

Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T VIN WDBEB33D6HA455374 Body Style 4 Door Sedan Country of Manufacture Germany Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description WDBEB33D6HA455374 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check No records found V

[MBZ] VIN check please

Anyone got a valid Carfax, etc. account? Need a VIN check. WDBEB33D6HA455374 Should be a 1987 300D. Thanks. Gary Thompson Georgetown, TX 1995 E320

[MBZ] 126 Seat pad

Hi - I have been having problems with my R hip when I drive my '81 300SD. I get it a bit with other cars also, but am thinking that the pad in the driver's seat needs to be replaced. I found a place that will do it for @$65, but they also want $100 for the pad. I think I have seen them on eBay fo

Re: [MBZ] Will these asymmetrical rims fit my 124?

THAT, would be pimp-tastically funny. On 5/8/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I know you said 124, twice, but for a wild freaky moment I thought you were doing this to Gump! y Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k) '84 300D (

Re: [MBZ] 123 window lifter

Ah-OK-I think mine was broken off before I disintegrated it to get the window unjammed. I will look for one this summer. My wife helped me and I showed her the round steel door reinforcement in there-can't hurt to promote the safety angle as to why I have 2 MB's in the driveway. Dwight Giles, Jr 1

Re: [MBZ] The starter that won't die

The starter that was intermittently working a couple months ago is working very consistently these days...Could it be that I have myself a starter that I can continue using? And could it be that I should just return the starter I bought? A big part of me says that I should just keep the starter

Re: [MBZ] 123 window lifter

look for one of these and tear it apart again-couldn't see how it was supposed to go in there as I think it was the culprit all along. It just slips over the end of the lifter's bar that rides in the channel. Obviously before it is put into the channel, of course. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] WOW, this is a nice 300D

Can't help but wonder why there are no photos of the front of it... On May 8, 2006, at 10:02 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Sorry - meant to say that I can't believe not a SINGLE bid of $100. On 5/8/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I can't believe it - not a since bid for $10

Re: [MBZ] Will these asymmetrical rims fit my 124?

Does anyone know if asymmetrical rims (wider in back) fit my S124? I'd prefer them to be uniform and 16", but they seem like nice rims nevertheless. I know you said 124, twice, but for a wild freaky moment I thought you were doing this to Gump! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Bad car names

A friend of mine has a Suzuki Grand Vitara. He works at a screen printing shop. His car's spare tire cover says Grand Viagra. Looks absolutely stock, unless you read it. Better than a vanity plate! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] WOW, this is a nice 300D

I can't believe not a SINGLE bid of $100. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Mercedes-Benz-300- Diesel_W0QQitemZ4638253485QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem "Oh and Honey, would you list the car on eBay today? The pictures are in the folder in yadayada that starts with M." It could be an ho

Re: [MBZ] WOW, this is a nice 300D

Sorry - meant to say that I can't believe not a SINGLE bid of $100. On 5/8/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I can't believe it - not a since bid for $100... On 5/8/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 1 horse motor? > > On Sun, 07 May 2006 22:58:50 -0500, Sunil

Re: [MBZ] Bad car names

On May 8, 2006, at 9:54 AM, Luther Gulseth wrote: I've always liked taking Mitsubishi and changing it to MakesUBi%*^#% $y. Itchypussy? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] WOW, this is a nice 300D

I can't believe it - not a since bid for $100... On 5/8/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 1 horse motor? On Sun, 07 May 2006 22:58:50 -0500, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > and stuck a horse where the three-pointed star should be > > On 5/7/06, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PR

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300CD starter question WAS Re: Non-Project 240D in Washington

yes. On 5/7/06, kevin kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello fellow listers. Tomorrow, I'm going to replace all of the belts, button up the last of the linkage bits, put the air cleaner on and take her on her first test drive. All this talk about starters reminded me about some strange behavio

Re: [MBZ] The starter that won't die

It felt threatened by the presence of the newer/better starter and had to prove it's worth. Luther ~ ~Just a mystery as to why the starter is reformed. ~ ~Brian ~83 240D -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work

Re: [MBZ] Boxster engine cover

Did anyone else attend the Deutsche Marque car show in Vienna, VA yesterday? There were some awesome cars, esp. the Beemers and Benzes. On 5/5/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: <> The covers over the top of the Boxster's engine can be removed in about five minutes. It's a requi

Re: [MBZ] Smarts have no hoods? (was: The Wave)

A la the cows back in the 50s with plexiglass stomach window so the scientists could study their digestion (the cows', that is...) On 5/5/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yes, the Boxster's engine cannot be seen from the top - it's not *very* easy to see from underneath! The top

Re: [MBZ] Bad car names

I've always liked taking Mitsubishi and changing it to MakesUBi%*^#%$y. ~In all honesty, when I first heard that name "fit" I thought of someone ~having a fit. Which wouldn't actually disqualify it as a decent name, given ~its sort of anti-establishment market target. I assume that the chief ~mean

Re: [MBZ] another 1981 300CD update and more good news!

On May 8, 2006, at 4:19 AM, kevin kraly wrote: If I have to go through the trouble of removing the starter to check the solenoid and brushes, I'll probably spring for a Bosch rebuilt starter. How hard is it to remove one of these in a W123? Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon I should mention pu

Re: [MBZ] another 1981 300CD update and more good news!

On May 8, 2006, at 4:19 AM, kevin kraly wrote: If I have to go through the trouble of removing the starter to check the solenoid and brushes, I'll probably spring for a Bosch rebuilt starter. How hard is it to remove one of these in a W123? Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon Pretty difficult. I

Re: [MBZ] another 1981 300CD update and more good news!

In a non-turbo 300CD, pretty easy - just turn the wheels all the way to the left before you unbolt the starter, so that it has room to fall out. Warning - they're freaking heavy, so don't drop it on anything vital. On 5/8/06, kevin kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I love happy endings too since

Re: [MBZ] Chandler PicknPull

And thievesMike - Original Message - From: "Potter, Tom E" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 8:49 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Chandler PicknPull You can thank your lawyers for that. The same reason most shops will not l

[MBZ] Will these asymmetrical rims fit my 124?

Does anyone know if asymmetrical rims (wider in back) fit my S124? I'd prefer them to be uniform and 16", but they seem like nice rims nevertheless. http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/157326617.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/158145667.html TIA -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in

Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)

...What's on second and I don't know is on third...No That's in that routine. Mike - Original Message - From: "Craig McCluskey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: R

Re: [MBZ] Chandler PicknPull

You can thank your lawyers for that. The same reason most shops will not let you in the shop area--liability. Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 10:36 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Fuse Sizing

Will ALL the wiring between the fuse and your "addition" carry the amperage of the added load? I would not use a higher rated fuse until I determined that the wiring was adequate. Remember, the fuse is to PROTECT the wiring. Tom Potter (Not an electrician, but one who has blown a lot of fuses and

Re: [MBZ] 123 window lifter

Thanks Jim, I guessed that what it was-found out yesterday while sitting at a light and the window went klatta klatta with the idle. I suppose I should look for one of these and tear it apart again-couldn't see how it was supposed to go in there as I think it was the culprit all along. Dwight Bi

Re: [MBZ] another 1981 300CD update and more good news!

I love happy endings too since my previous car, the '73 220D, didn't end happily at all! However, I did make my money back when I sold it. If I have to go through the trouble of removing the starter to check the solenoid and brushes, I'll probably spring for a Bosch rebuilt starter. How hard

Re: [MBZ] The starter that won't die

Return that starter, and I'll guarantee ya that your old one will most certainly die. Let's see how long it'll last! Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela

[MBZ] The starter that won't die

I realize that this is a question/comment that probably doesn't have a definitive answer, but: The starter that was intermittently working a couple months ago is working very consistently these days. It was giving me no response on a few occasions, then it would work after several turns of the ke

Re: [MBZ] Bad car names

In all honesty, when I first heard that name "fit" I thought of someone having a fit. Which wouldn't actually disqualify it as a decent name, given its sort of anti-establishment market target. I assume that the chief meaning of the name is that it will "fit" your needs. All in all, it's a good n

Re: [MBZ] another 1981 300CD update and more good news!

In a message dated 5/7/2006 10:16:40 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Other than this, she ran flawlessly, and when I started it up a half an hour after we got back, there was no smoke at all! For a $500 car, I declare it a winner! Once things are fine tuned a

Re: [MBZ] 300D cruise control troubleshooting/Brake Lamp wattage

All of the electronic control (vs the vacuum type used earlier) ground through the stop lamp bulbs. Sounds kinda nuts, but what happens is The vacuum ones (VDO at least, can't speak for the Philco/Ford units of 1975) also use the brake lamps as a virtual ground. I have heard, both pro and c

[MBZ] another 1981 300CD update and more good news!

Hello everyone! My dad and I spent most of the afternoon prepping the car for its first test drive since it came home on a tow truck. I replaced the alt and PS belts, but couldn't do anything with the AC belt since it doesn't have an idler pulley (the next project). The compressor turns just

[MBZ] Bad car names mercedes s class???

i have always wondered just what was the thinking behind the sec sel s class i know the letter is designation is for the cars body "class and most of the rest of the letters usually meant some thing also is there any thing like a se model today ??? if so what is it called? and what happene

Re: [MBZ] starter questions 1981 300CD

you will be best-served just by ponying up for another starter. I guess I'll start savin' then. I do want it to start reliably. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela, back on the road again!

Re: [MBZ] WOW, this is a nice 300D

and it's apparently one of those rare GASOLINE 300D's! WHOA! Chris Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: and stuck a horse where the three-pointed star should be On 5/7/06, Craig McCluskey wrote: > > On Sun, 07 May 2006 22:07:19 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" > wrote: > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com

Re: [MBZ] WOW, this is a nice 300D

and stuck a horse where the three-pointed star should be On 5/7/06, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Sun, 07 May 2006 22:07:19 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Mercedes-Benz-300-Diesel_W0QQitemZ4638253485QQcategoryZ6330QQrd

[MBZ] 123ignition for old MB

Anyone know anything about these: http://www.123ignition.nl/ They make a replacement electronic distributor for old MB 6 cylinder engines. http://www.123ignition.nl/brand/Mercedes.html Anyone used these? How much do they cost? They do not seem to have any vendors in the USA. Allan -- 196

Re: [MBZ] WOW, this is a nice 300D

On Sun, 07 May 2006 22:07:19 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Mercedes-Benz-300-Diesel_W0QQitemZ4638253485QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Indeed, but he spilled PeptoBismol all over it. Craig

[MBZ] WOW, this is a nice 300D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Mercedes-Benz-300-Diesel_W0QQitemZ4638253485QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.

Re: [MBZ] 300D cruise control troubleshooting/Brake Lamp wattage

In a message dated 5/7/2006 7:37:14 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: All of the electronic control (vs the vacuum type used earlier) ground through the stop lamp bulbs. Sounds kinda nuts, but what happens is that when the lamps light up, there is suddenly 12V on th

Re: [MBZ] 300D cruise control troubleshooting

All of the electronic control (vs the vacuum type used earlier) ground through the stop lamp bulbs. Sounds kinda nuts, but what happens is that when the lamps light up, there is suddenly 12V on the ground side, and the amplifier drops off line. If you don't have good, or matched, lamps, you c

Re: [MBZ] 300D cruise control troubleshooting

I believe on the '81 300D I had the reverse lights were part og the CC circuit. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: "Christopher McCann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D cruise contro

Re: [MBZ] Fuse Sizing

On Sun, 7 May 2006 11:24:45 -0700 John M McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've seen somewhere some fluorescent 12V lights for installation in > back of mini-vans, those provide lots of light. > lets see via google. > http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-lights/12v-fluorescent-tubes.htm > 8

Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)

On Sun, 7 May 2006 10:35:23 -0400 "Ed Booher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Honda Thats - http://www.honda.co.jp/Thats/ >(Seriously, Thats the name. Whose on second?) No, who's on first. Craig

Re: [MBZ] 124 ACC problems solved! (long)

OK, it's on its way to you, Jim. Good thing you have the SDL to test it in. (Assuming the specs are the same for the Klima in the 603 engine regardless of chassis---I guess that isn't a very safe assumption, knowing Ma Benz's prediliction for subtle differences in parts that one would think

Re: [MBZ] starter questions 1981 300CD

Does this mean that it's new starter time? Probably. Will cleaning connections make any difference? Doubtful. Is it possible to replace just the solenoid which seems to be the problem? I don't think so, I messed with one once (from the SDL) and it doesn't really seem to be a user-service

Re: [MBZ] Fuse Sizing

That's what I was going for -- I'll check the bulb I added for the size - IIRC it was like a single filament brake light bulb ;-) it was *plenty* bright. Brake lights are more than 10W, so will draw more current. I like your idea of adding light in the footwells - that's what I was go

Re: [MBZ] 300D cruise control troubleshooting

buying a rebuilt amp from them and now everything's fine except for a little variation in set speed on inclines, which I suspect is the fault of the actuator---I'll replace it the next time I have the intake manifold off. The amplifiers are full of resistors that are supposed to be tuned to th