> Dan wrote:
>
> What is nice is that with the [DAS] setup I have it works
> with everything from the early 1990s systems using the 38
> pin diagnostic connector all the way up to around 2010
> models.
> I don’t use it that often, but it’s an invaluable tool to
> have, even with the older cars.
The Chinese postal service subsidizes export packages like crazy.
It's cheaper to mail some minor electronic trinket (like an OBD II bluetooth
dongle)
from Shanghai to my house than it is to mail a letter from next door to my
house.
Meanwhile, USPS wants $2.70 for a sub ounce domestic package be
> On August 21, 2015 at 10:10 AM Rich Thomas via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I'm not sure how they can make any money with the free shipping on stuff
> but it is all reasonable quality, probably the same stuff every other
> store sells just factory direct with minimal markup.
The Chinese postal s
But Kaleb might think it is over priced
On Aug 22, 2015 5:42 PM, "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Hence the request for K'leb to have a shufti first... :)
>
> On Sat, Aug 22, 2015 at 3:55 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Yes
I'm not sure how they can make any money with the free shipping on
stuff
I'm wondering if there's some quiet thing where the foreign
trade imbalance is offset by this. Not 'free' so much, as already
paid for by our whopping trade imbalance?
Me? A cynic? :-)
-- Jim
I thought intonation was built into the instrument, much like a piano.
It is. All wind instruments are imperfect, the question is which
set of compromises will be most palatable to the user base. Supposedly,
in 1955 Buffet changed to bore to a more complex form, rather than
pretty
much the p
> On August 22, 2015 at 5:29 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> You’ll see the system identified as a “C3” or C4”. I believe the C4 has wifi
> capabilities and doesn’t require a physical connection to the car to be used.
Doesn't require a physical connection to the computer, but I've nev
The ones in the car are marked "S" as in 15S, is S the German for A?
S for scheiss? As in crappy American blade fuses? :-)
-- Jim
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Got a guy with an SL cover I want. He doesn’t want to ship it.
Anybody in the area that might be able to pick it up and dump it in USPS or UPS
for me?
Thanks,
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Hence the request for K'leb to have a shufti first... :)
On Sat, Aug 22, 2015 at 3:55 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
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> Yes my thought too. Remembering Dr. Booth.
> On Aug 22, 2015 4:53 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes"
> wrote:
>
> > So, it needs $4,000 worth of TLC - ma
The Klebster would have a better idea of what is covered with later model stuff.
You’ll see the system identified as a “C3” or C4”. I believe the C4 has wifi
capabilities and doesn’t require a physical connection to the car to be used.
Again, I know Kaleb is up to speed on the later stuff, so I
Yes my thought too. Remembering Dr. Booth.
On Aug 22, 2015 4:53 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes"
wrote:
> So, it needs $4,000 worth of TLC - making the price the same as Jamie's . .
> .
>
>
>
> --
> OK Don
>
> NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens!
>
> *“Travel is fata
So, it needs $4,000 worth of TLC - making the price the same as Jamie's . .
.
--
OK Don
NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens!
*“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of
our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twa
I probably could.
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> On Aug 22, 2015, at 3:25 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> H'm! Mind going over and sniffing at it for me? Certes, the price is
> right...
>
> -MMM-
>
> On Sat, Aug 22, 2015 at 2:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okieb
So I found the fuse chart in a paper that was folded up and tucked in
the fuse box, it has the map for all the boxes in Deutsche, Anglis, and
some other language. Found the ciggy lighter fuse, and of course there
are no spare fuses and no fuse puller thingie. Had a 15A fuse in my
toolbox so p
H'm! Mind going over and sniffing at it for me? Certes, the price is
right...
-MMM-
On Sat, Aug 22, 2015 at 2:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> 1982 Mercedes 300CD
> http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5152330737.html
>
> via cPro Craigslist App
> iOS: htt
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 10:12:46 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes
wrote:
> Or at least as long as the AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Which it does not at the present time.
Craig
> --R
>
> On 8/22/15 6:46 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> > He wants to keep it 4ever.
_
1982 Mercedes 300CD
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5152330737.html
via cPro Craigslist App
iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice
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There are different parameters for the aux fan turn on temperature, for
example, as well as changes to the interior blower fan speed, too. For the
later models like my W220 Mercedes has profiles set up in the software for
various applications. In this case there are profiles for the climate co
You probably just need the fault cleared.
Dan
> On Aug 22, 2015, at 3:15 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote:
>
> I hate the crap electric in the W220
>
> Ever since I got the thing the driver side marker has been blinking as
> normal. The dash says that the marker is non op. I figure it may be th
fastidious owner = good price for what it is
On Aug 22, 2015, at 11:45 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
> Not a bad price.
>
> Rick
> Sent from my BlackBerry Z10
> Original Message
> From: Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2015 6:35 AM
> To: mercedes Mailing
we will never get the quality of cars that used to be made. Now it is all
plastic and wires. Beyond the ability of the standard user to diagnose or
repair, unless you are Penoff.
Priapis driving neighbor thinks that his plastic car will last a long time.
All that plastic will be able to get
I hate the crap electric in the W220
Ever since I got the thing the driver side marker has been blinking as normal.
The dash says that the marker is non op. I figure it may be the original bulb
is bad, so I change it. New bulb is very nice and orange, bright, and blinks
like the old one. No
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 13:38:07 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> It also gives you the ability to alter operating parameters as well. I
> made some simple changes on my car so it thinks it was delivered to a
> hot part of the world. As a result of the changes, my engine runs a
> bit cooler a
And another ATTABOY.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes"
To: "Okie Benz"
Cc: "Dan Penoff"
Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2015 12:40 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Today's Stuff - S420
Started on the 1994 S420 about 7:30 this morning, before it got nasty
outside.
Changed
DAS is quite expensive is it not? The VCDS cable for my VW was something like
$300 brand new, the software is free once you've bought the cable.
-Curt
From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes
To: Okie Benz
Cc: Dan Penoff
Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2015 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] CHANGE YOUR F
Nothing a good radiator and a few modifications couldn't fix.
Jaime
On Sat, Aug 22, 2015 at 1:47 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> "Run hot" is not a good discription for a car for me to own here in hell.
>
> Bob R
> On Aug 22, 2015 7:03 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Me
Not Mine. etc.
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2015 18:41:19 +
From: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com
To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com
Subject: Fw: 4 Mercedes Benz (W123) 240D, 300D, 300TD *Parting Out*
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
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Not a bad price.
Rick
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Original Message
From: Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2015 6:35 AM
To: mercedes Mailing List
Reply To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Jaime Kopchinski
Subject: [MBZ] 300CD for sale in... New Jersey
I put my 300CD o
Makes me long for my '68 280 SE I had in the early 90's.
Bob R
On Aug 21, 2015 8:41 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> 1970 Mercedes 280 SE Base
> http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5184222563.html
>
> via cPro Craigslist App
> iOS: http://tinyurl.com/C
"Run hot" is not a good discription for a car for me to own here in hell.
Bob R
On Aug 22, 2015 7:03 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Mechanical injection, transistorized ignition with points, pretty easy to
> sort out. They tend to run hot and have head gask
I felt much the same way, although I put my concerns aside in a compromise for
the deal I got on the car.
That being said, I have to say that if you have the DAS software and
multiplexer, troubleshooting and fault diagnosis is amazingly simple on these
cars. You pretty much plug the computer i
That's nothing. My 2003 S430 (W220) has four fuse boxes. And some
electrical items have "electronic fuses" as MB calls them. It's a
fancy name for saying that they're using an SCR to control a
circuit, and it limits current if it sees a ground or short circuit.
Makes troubleshooting tough s
I found some pdfs of the charts for the 4(!!!) fuse boxes that some MB
tech posted, including a vid that shows where the pass side panel is
(not where the manual says it is). I guess they are findable on some MB
maintenance server somewhere, probably only accessible by techs. She
just left on
So my wife wants to power her phone from a cig plug charger in the
2012 ML. There is a ciggy lighter in the front console, and the
manual shows either/both a 12V socket there, but hers only has the
ciggy lighter. I try to get the lighter out, push it down, nothing
happens. So I pry it out, p
That’s nothing. My 2003 S430 (W220) has four fuse boxes. And some electrical
items have “electronic fuses” as MB calls them. It’s a fancy name for saying
that they’re using an SCR to control a circuit, and it limits current if it
sees a ground or short circuit.
Makes troubleshooting tough so
So my wife wants to power her phone from a cig plug charger in the 2012
ML. There is a ciggy lighter in the front console, and the manual shows
either/both a 12V socket there, but hers only has the ciggy lighter. I
try to get the lighter out, push it down, nothing happens. So I pry it
out, p
Started on the 1994 S420 about 7:30 this morning, before it got nasty outside.
Changed plugs. Easy on this car, very accessible. Wires are definitely
original. Plugs were not, and all in good shape. Probably could have used
them for another 10k-15k. Noticed that they were resistor Bosch plu
THe M180 and M130 are durable and relatively easy to service. On the
220Sb, M180, even though the oil filter came off the bottom of the
engine, and was made to drop out below, I could change the filter
from the topside. There is that much accessibility. Everything on
an inline engine is acc
Ok tell us why? I have never owned a non parts car 108 before but have always
wanted one.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Aug 22, 2015, at 10:01 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Yes, and I still do.
>
> I prefer the 250s and se, more, however.
>
> Jaime
>
>
> On Sat, Aug 22, 2015 a
Looks nice. Price seems reasonable.
On Aug 22, 2015 7:35 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I put my 300CD on CL last night. I'll be listing it on ebay shortly, but
> wanted to see what kind of response I get here first:
>
> http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5
Yes, and I still do.
I prefer the 250s and se, more, however.
Jaime
On Sat, Aug 22, 2015 at 10:57 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Didn't you say you preferred these 6 cylinder to the 4.5?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Aug 22, 2015, at 9:03 AM, Jaime Kopc
Didn't you say you preferred these 6 cylinder to the 4.5?
Sent from my iPhone
> On Aug 22, 2015, at 9:03 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Mechanical injection, transistorized ignition with points, pretty easy to
> sort out. They tend to run hot and have head gasket issues, howev
Looking mighty fine. 'Hope it goes well.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes"
To: "mercedes Mailing List"
Cc: "Jaime Kopchinski"
Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2015 7:35 AM
Subject: [MBZ] 300CD for sale in... New Jersey
I put my 300CD on CL last night.
Yep, you should buy it and ship it out there
Sent from my iPhone
> On Aug 22, 2015, at 6:35 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Thats an outstanding price... I'd be all over that.
>
> Jaime
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 11:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebe
You are on crack.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Aug 22, 2015, at 6:35 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I put my 300CD on CL last night. I'll be listing it on ebay shortly, but
> wanted to see what kind of response I get here first:
>
> http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5184290910.
I want it
--R
On 8/21/15 11:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
1970 Mercedes 280 SE Base
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5184222563.html
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iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice
Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android
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Oh yeah, I missed the "A" for the sindelfingen plant!
Jaime
On Sat, Aug 22, 2015 at 9:24 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Jaime.Don't mean to nit-pick, 16 digit VIN?
>
> Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
>
> > Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2015 07:35:40 -0400
> > To: mercedes@
Or at least as long as the AC BLOWS ICE COLD
--R
On 8/22/15 6:46 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
He wants to keep it 4ever.
On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 11:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/518
Mechanical injection, transistorized ignition with points, pretty easy to
sort out. They tend to run hot and have head gasket issues, however.
Jaime
On Saturday, August 22, 2015, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> Will need some tuning: Is this a D-Jetronic car?
> Wha
Nice car, good color. Too bad it is missing half its doors!
Outa my price range.
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Jaime.Don't mean to nit-pick, 16 digit VIN?
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
> Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2015 07:35:40 -0400
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Subject: [MBZ] 300CD for sale in... New Jersey
> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> CC: jaime...@gmail.com
>
> I put my 300CD on CL last night. I'll b
Very nice, well sorted, and a good price. I think it will sell quickly.
FWIW, I submitted the link to BAT. Maybe it will show up there….
Dan heading back out to do the other bank of spark plugs on the S420
> On Aug 22, 2015, at 8:05 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Very nice. Weird ho
Will need some tuning: Is this a D-Jetronic car?
What's the ignition like?
Mitch.
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Very nice. Weird how no rust despite mostly northeast use and high miles! Must
have been doing many long summer road trips!
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> On Aug 22, 2015, at 7:35 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I put my 300CD on CL last night. I'll be listing it on ebay shortly, but
>
Another great car! I especially like the color…
Jon
> On Aug 22, 2015, at 7:35 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I put my 300CD on CL last night. I'll be listing it on ebay shortly, but
> wanted to see what kind of response I get here first:
>
> http://newjersey.craigslist.org
You mean other than the abuse this group is known for? ;)
I'd add pictures and language to show the condition of the coupe specific parts
(door seals in particular) which are expensive or impossible to find.
I'd add the MB paint code and German or MB name for the color, if indeed the
official n
Yes, too bad it’s so far away…
Jon
> On Aug 22, 2015, at 7:35 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Thats an outstanding price... I'd be all over that.
>
> Jaime
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 11:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>
Mao, ready for a road trip?
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'95 E300
On August 22, 2015 7:35:00 AM EDT, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
wrote:
>Thats an outstanding price... I'd be all over that.
>
>Jaime
>
>
>On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 11:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
>mercedes@okie
I put my 300CD on CL last night. I'll be listing it on ebay shortly, but
wanted to see what kind of response I get here first:
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5184290910.html
Jaime
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Thats an outstanding price... I'd be all over that.
Jaime
On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 11:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> 1970 Mercedes 280 SE Base
> http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5184222563.html
>
> via cPro Craigslist App
> iOS: http://tinyurl.c
If it runs and the dash wood is decent that's a decent price.
On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 11:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> 1970 Mercedes 280 SE Base
> http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5184222563.html
>
> via cPro Craigslist App
> iOS: http://tinyurl
At that price he’s going to.
Dan
> On Aug 22, 2015, at 6:46 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> He wants to keep it 4ever.
>
> On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 11:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
>> http://tulsa
He wants to keep it 4ever.
On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 11:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
> http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5184502458.html
>
> via cPro Craigslist App
> iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice
> Android: http://tinyurl.c
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