On Wed, 02 May 2012 20:03:27 -0400 Mitch Haley wrote:
> David Schaffnit wrote:
> > Did not Mercedes have a very similar problem in the late 1990’s with
> > the E-Class engine wiring harness?
>
> The biodegradable wiring was made in the early 1990s, became a problem
> in the late 1990s/early 21st
David Schaffnit wrote:
Did not Mercedes have a very similar problem in the late 1990’s with the
E-Class engine wiring harness?
The biodegradable wiring was made in the early 1990s, became a problem in the
late 1990s/early 21st century.
Anybody have a comprehensive list of which years/models
Did not Mercedes have a very similar problem in the late 1990’s with the
E-Class engine wiring harness?
At least in some environments the engine wiring harness insulation cracked and
led to engine computer malfunction all be it a relative simple system the
repair was relatively expensive since
On the Rockauto site, if you shop for an evaporator, there is a
cautionary note about "extensive" work being required.
Allan
Dan Penoff writes:
> On a 124 chassis, I seem to recall the flat rate time being in the range of
> 20 hours. Take note that this is flat rate time, so it assumes a know
stupid iphone, rifle, or a shotgun.
On 4/30/2012 2:15 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
What's a "riffle"?
Dan
On Apr 30, 2012, at 2:37 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
Or a riffle in the back window
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 30, 2012, at 1:30 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
That sucks. Not an option down he
On a 124 chassis, I seem to recall the flat rate time being in the range of 20
hours. Take note that this is flat rate time, so it assumes a knowledge of the
operation, all the required tools, and some prior experience with the operation.
As for the Focus, I don't now, but given the dealer's fl
Gotcha. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
Dan
On Apr 30, 2012, at 3:31 PM, Craig wrote:
> On Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:15:30 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote:
>
>> What's a "riffle"?
>
> Rifle, a long gun with a single barrel. Just like trifle is a long gun
> with three barrels. :-)
>
>
> Craig
>
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How hard is to pull the evaporator?
My second-hand Subaru had numerous A/C problems and I think the previous
owner let it run low (means low oil charge as well) enough that it caused a
noisy compressor.
I had the high pressure hose off the A/C leak through the membrane (common
problem) and the ex
On Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:15:30 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote:
> What's a "riffle"?
Rifle, a long gun with a single barrel. Just like trifle is a long gun
with three barrels. :-)
Craig
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What's a "riffle"?
Dan
On Apr 30, 2012, at 2:37 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
> Or a riffle in the back window
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 30, 2012, at 1:30 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
>
>> That sucks. Not an option down here. AC is mandatory, sort of like driving a
>> pickup and having
Or a riffle in the back window
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 30, 2012, at 1:30 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> That sucks. Not an option down here. AC is mandatory, sort of like driving a
> pickup and having a pistol under the seat in Texas.
>
> Dan
>
> On Apr 30, 2012, at 2:23 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
That sucks. Not an option down here. AC is mandatory, sort of like driving a
pickup and having a pistol under the seat in Texas.
Dan
On Apr 30, 2012, at 2:23 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
> Mine loses the charge in a day or two. Already tried the stop-leak route,
> too big a leak apparently. Just
Mine loses the charge in a day or two. Already tried the stop-leak route, too
big a leak apparently. Just living without.
Allan
On Mon, Apr 30, 2012, at 09:28 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> My AC evaporator was supposedly leaking, according to the dealer, but I
> popped a can of the Wallyworld R134a
of refrigerant occasionally can be tolerated fairly well. ;<)
>
> Wilton
>
> - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff"
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 9:55 AM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Focus wiring sheds insulation
>
ot;
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Focus wiring sheds insulation
That's on a Ford Focus, not a 124 chassis.
BTDT, too. Only that one I paid for. Ouch.
Dan
On Apr 30, 2012, at 9:38 AM, "WILTON" wrote:
Only $1600!? Down $600 from 4 years ago.
;
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 9:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Focus wiring sheds insulation
>
>
>> My AC evaporator was supposedly leaking, according to the dealer, but I
>> popped a can of the Wallyworld R134a with stop l
Only $1600!? Down $600 from 4 years ago. ;<)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Penoff"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Focus wiring sheds insulation
My AC evaporator was supposedly leaking,
My AC evaporator was supposedly leaking, according to the dealer, but I popped
a can of the Wallyworld R134a with stop leak in it and it's been fine ever
since.
It seemed to lose efficiency every 4-6 months, so I had them take a look. When
they told me it was an evaporator leak ($1600) I passed
Ours has 149,000 miles. We've had broken strut springs, a transmission
problem, failed AC evaporator, collapsed motor mounts, and now this.
Allan
On Mon, Apr 30, 2012, at 07:11 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> Both of mine are on the top side of 100,000 miles.
>
> My 2004 wagon has a little over 150k
Fmiser wrote:
Good idea. Like test lead wire. I should use that to repair
the wires at the door hinge on my 123 cars.
Being able to afford a selection of colors would be the
problem...
If you only need a few inches, this might work:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEWT8&P=
Both of mine are on the top side of 100,000 miles.
My 2004 wagon has a little over 150k and the son's 2005 sedan has almost 170k.
Both run very well and have been very good maintenance-wise. The most expensive
item to-date has been tires.
After that, the son's sedan needed a new shifter ($300)
Same issue applies to 124 wagons; been there fixed that.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD
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Brian Toscano writes:
> Heat shrink or electrical tape sounds like a good fix.
>
> I know insulation/electrical problems exist on other makes, but one would
> think Ford would learn how to make an automobile without such problems.
> Ford vehicles have been catching fire decades and even burning
> > Dan Penoff wrote:
> >
> > I'm going to check mine out next weekend just to see. Can't
> > hurt to be preemptive.
> Mitch wrote:
>
> I'd put some silicone insulated, ultraflexible wires with a
> bazillion strands in there if I had to fix something like that.
Good idea. Like test lead wire.
Heat shrink or electrical tape sounds like a good fix.
I know insulation/electrical problems exist on other makes, but one would
think Ford would learn how to make an automobile without such problems.
Ford vehicles have been catching fire decades and even burning people's
houses down.
On Sun
Dan Penoff wrote:
Hmm. Don't recall seeing that one.
I noticed that some of the respondents mention that it's not commonly seen
after 2003/4, which may be why I haven't experienced it.
I'm going to check mine out next weekend just to see. Can't hurt to be
preemptive.
I'd put some silicone
Allan Streib wrote:
Rick Knoble writes:
The tail light assemblies melt also.
We've seen that in ours, though the problem seemed to stop after I
replaced the bulbs. I was able to salvage the plastic assembly with
some filing. I assumed someone had put over-wattage bulbs in at some
point.
Hmm. Don't recall seeing that one.
I noticed that some of the respondents mention that it's not commonly seen
after 2003/4, which may be why I haven't experienced it.
I'm going to check mine out next weekend just to see. Can't hurt to be
preemptive.
Dan
On Apr 29, 2012, at 7:34 PM, Allan S
Dan Penoff writes:
> I drive a 2004 ZTW (wagon) and my youngest son drives a 2005 ZT5 sedan.
>
> I follow a couple of Focus forums an have never heard of this being an
> issue.
Here's a thread discussing it:
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=218110
Mine had one wire complet
Rick Knoble writes:
> The tail light assemblies melt also.
We've seen that in ours, though the problem seemed to stop after I
replaced the bulbs. I was able to salvage the plastic assembly with
some filing. I assumed someone had put over-wattage bulbs in at some
point.
Allan
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1983 300D
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ving.
Dan
Rick Knoble wrote:
>
>> From: str...@cs.indiana.edu
>> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
>> Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:16:23 -0400
>> Subject: [MBZ] OT: Focus wiring sheds insulation
>>
>> I believe I've consulted the wisdom of this group at least
> From: str...@cs.indiana.edu
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:16:23 -0400
> Subject: [MBZ] OT: Focus wiring sheds insulation
>
> I believe I've consulted the wisdom of this group at least once before
> about an electrical problem with our 200
I drive a 2004 ZTW (wagon) and my youngest son drives a 2005 ZT5 sedan.
I follow a couple of Focus forums an have never heard of this being an issue.
My wagon is a Florida car that commuted annually to Rhode Island for the
summers, so it's never really experienced anything in the way of seasons
I believe I've consulted the wisdom of this group at least once before
about an electrical problem with our 2003 Ford Focus wagon.
The problem began with the rear wiper working erratically, then not at
all, then if and only if the rear defroster was on. Fuses began
blowing. Last week wife called
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