Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
If it's true that a 201 amp will work in a 124 there's a "probably working" amp from Fred Rios in the box of parts I gave Fred (Moir) at last year's miniQ. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 8:44 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Fred i fixed the cruising pro

Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
If it's true that a 201 amp will work in a 124 there's a "probably working" amp from Fred Rios in the box of parts I gave Fred (Moir) at last year's miniQ. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 8:44 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Fred i fixed the cruising pro

Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-12 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
It's the amplifier. This system uses an electric servomotor, not a vacuum pod. Resoldering _is_ the cure, but this is not the project to learn on if you don't already know how. I have heard of _one_ bad servomotor, where the resistance feedback track wore through at a certain point. Never had a

Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-12 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
nt: 12 December 2017 20:44 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Dwight Giles Subject: Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise Fred i fixed the cruising problem on my 124 by using that CC Amp that you gave me at one of the Q's. IIRC it was from one of your 201's? Dwi

Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Fred i fixed the cruising problem on my 124 by using that CC Amp that you gave me at one of the Q's. IIRC it was from one of your 201's? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 12, 2017 7:39 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: no vacuum on the 87 TD. Electromechanical. 99% that it is the CC

Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
no vacuum on the 87 TD. Electromechanical. 99% that it is the CC amp, underdash, left of the column. I have never heard of the actuator on the engine failing. CC amp: almost all have failed at least once by now. Some cars, more than once. Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:50:23 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > I may be way off on this one. I am thinking older vehicles where the > vacuum controlled the throttle on cruise. > I have no idea if your 87 is like that or if it is all electronic. Our '82 240D/3.0 used an electronic servo

Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Randy, Fred's '87 wagon (124.193) doesn't use vacuum for cruise control if still in factory configuration. There is a hall-effect sensor in the speedometer for the speed signal, an electronic computer / amplifier / "brain" under the driver's dash, and a servo behind the IP that provides the mechan

Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-12 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I may be way off on this one. I am thinking older vehicles where the vacuum controlled the throttle on cruise. I have no idea if your 87 is like that or if it is all electronic. RB On 12/12/2017 1:46 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Check to see if there is a cracked hose or fitting under

Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-12 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Fred Moir via Mercedes Cc: Randy Bennell Subject: Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise Or, a vacuum leak? RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-12 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
iesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Randy Bennell via Mercedes Sent: 12 December 2017 13:10 To: Fred Moir via Mercedes Cc: Randy Bennell Subject: Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise Or, a vacuum leak? RB ___

Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Try replacing the actuator under the hood. This device holds the throttle linkage in place so your foot can take a vacation. http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pn.aspx?sku=11998644-PM-002545863281&vehicle=1986%20MERCEDES%20420SEL%20126.035&brand=Programa%20%28OE%20Rebuilt%29&utm_source=bing&utm_med

Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
>From Jim's info on Middle Aged Mercedes Electronics Repairs: "Cruise control amplifier: (The VDO system has the familiar column stalk, the Philco/Ford system has a dash-mounted rocker switch.) The system will accelerate when you hold the stalk, but won't hold speed. Other symptoms can also be cau

Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-12 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Or, a vacuum leak? RB On 12/12/2017 11:53 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: Greetings and salutations all. My '87 TD's cruise control will not hold speed. It will accelerate but not hold, Control Box? Idiot wants to know. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___

[MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-12 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Greetings and salutations all. My '87 TD's cruise control will not hold speed. It will accelerate but not hold, Control Box? Idiot wants to know. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.oki