on my 1984 300sd, after having driven for about 1 hour with the ac on ( on but not working ie. currently low r134), when I park the car, sometimes it will not...
In a message dated 4/1/06 6:40:22 AM US Mountain Standard Time, ... I do not know of any feature that intentionally keeps the car from starting. I imagine that...
I'm not sure of the wiring layout on the Mercedes, but many cars run from the battery to the ignition switch to the starter solenoid with the power feed to the...
On turning the ignition, there is a click and then nothing. I do not know of any feature that intentionally keeps the car from starting. I imagine that either...
The proverbial nail has been hit on the head. The trouble is in the starter. It will be either the solenoid or the starter motor brushes. I have seen both...
Your problem is probably the transmission lockout switch; these are notorious for failure on the SD (failed on mine). To check the starter (which I believe to...
Consider a bad electrical connection - an open as opposed to a short - possibly heat related, and have the alternator checked out. If it eventually starts the...
Excellent point. There is a connector block on the right fenderwell that will facilitate this quite easily. The wires from the smaller screw go to the solenoid...
In a message dated 4/1/06 12:40:42 PM US Mountain Standard Time, ... LOL. I had the same mental response. "Didn't you know, everyone who drives a Mercedes...
Dear group, Somebody has a suggestion on how to install the grommet of the turbo return line on a 300D? I tried all methods possible to put back that thing. I...
on my 1984 300sd, after having driven for about 1 hour with the ac on ( on but not working ie. currently low r134), when I park the car, sometimes it will not...
hi guys I 'm back after a year or so of being out of the group. As to the 90 and 91 350SD/SDL, it is my understanding from Dan Barraford over in Alton NH, via...
I've found an engine in a reasonably local parts yard from an 84 300d with 125K for $800, will it direct swap into an 85 300sd? the hollander people list them...
I got them from the Benz dealer. But, there are places on line, too. The prices seem all about the same, less than 20 bucks each. Henry ... From: "B.K. Hosken,...
Looks like Rusty has 'em, under 10 bucks. "coil spring shim". You might want to call him to make sure it's the "rubber cup looking thing"...... I also really...
It could also be a solenoid. It may be pulling in, but with enough use the contacts wear out and do not make contact to energize the starter. Just another two...
As it's a BOSCH starter , I'd also say the most likely thing is the solenoid . if it cranks fast when it's working , you can replace only this solenoid . I...
Hi! Thanks for the updates! I didn't get to finish telling you guys about the car bc my girlfriend and I were about to leave so that she could go and see it....
Can't get it to start. Rear end only spins a little then locks up. Has compression. Stright body with some rust at the bottoms. Interior needs work. The...
... I've replaced starters on two different 240's. Our problems were that sometimes the starter would spin but not engage the engine, same on both cars.Seemed...
Well, the 1979 300CD was a no go. For starters, I arrived only to find out when checking the oil that it had about 1/8" of oil on the dipstick! I was first...
kevin kraly
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Hi all, About a month ago, I purchased a 79 300SD. I joined this group about 2 weeks ago and it's been great reading about the quirks and problems that are ...
Maybe I missed soemthing here ~ the oil was low , so what ? as long as some oil is on the dipstick it's O.K. , just top it up . Maybe the guy is a goof (lost...
As usual , Chilton's manual is wildly wrong ~ you need to adjust the valves _NOW_ ! if they're tight , you'll need to re-check then again in 3,000 ~ 5,000...
I had business to do out in the desert and it was pouring sown rain when I got up saturday so I decided to take my 1978 300CD Coupe , once on the highway I...
