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diametricalbenz · #31 09-17-2006, 08:38 PM

Darn I was just over in Escondido at Matt's place we drove right by Vista on the 78 freeway. We could have looked at it and it might have given a new perspective on it. Is the rest of the car in good condition otherwise?

PanzerSD · #32 09-18-2006, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by spamman450

Fluid level good. played with the bowden cable all day, differences in shifts but no kickdown . The fuses appear to be good. I also changed the vacume modulator and the k-1 spring cause it slipped between gears. Fixed the slip but no kickdown. I thought this car was a steal, but its just a huge Pain in the butt now.

Maybe Kickdown solenoid....

how often do you put your foot into it that far that the non-functioning switch is a hinderance???

bgkast · #33 09-18-2006, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TWeatherford

Hey, Maybe A New Cam Would Help.

Only $275.

PanzerSD · #34 09-18-2006, 02:34 AM

Look at me, I have hundreds if no thousands of hours in my mercedes, and LOTS of money invested in just maintainance issues, and I'm nowhere near the point of giving up on it.

#35 09-18-2006, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Got_The_Benz

Maybe Kickdown solenoid....

how often do you put your foot into it that far that the non-functioning switch is a hinderance???

That's what I was thinking, I almost never use the kickdown on my 300D. If the cable is adjusted correctly, it will downshift long before you hit the switch under most conditions. If I do (rarely) want to force a shift, it's easier to use the shift lever. It would probably take me weeks to notice if it stopped working, now the 240D is a different story.

rg2098 · #36 09-18-2006, 08:21 AM

I understand the fustration. Mine downshifts from 4-3 no problems but I can't ask it to go any further down unless I'm going less then 10mph, then it will kick down 3-2. Hey, remember I have a brand new trans in mine and it still behaves like that, and I know everything works / adjusted right.

#37 09-18-2006, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rg2098

I understand the fustration. Mine downshifts from 4-3 no problems but I can't ask it to go any further down unless I'm going less then 10mph, then it will kick down 3-2. Hey, remember I have a brand new trans in mine and it still behaves like that, and I know everything works / adjusted right.

Try tightening the cable about a half turn, you may like it better. I prefer the cable adjusted so I can control the downshifts with my right foot. I also have a (fairly) new tranny, but adjusting the cable is sort of a "personal preference" thing.

spamman450 · #38 09-18-2006, 04:31 PM

Thanks for all the advice guys. i ended up selling it last night. i think im gonna get an SD, or drive my 240d till the wheels fall off.

pawoSD · #39 09-18-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by spamman450

Thanks for all the advice guys. i ended up selling it last night. i think im gonna get an SD, or drive my 240d till the wheels fall off.

Wow...that was quick! If you didn't like that it didn't downshift, I'd not get a 240....68 horses under the hood, and only if they are healthy.

300SD's are pretty quick. Mine hauls

rudolfgreen · #40 09-18-2006, 05:58 PM

how much did you sell it for?
after all the response, sure we all want to know..

mushedroom · #41 09-18-2006, 08:20 PM

could i buy the little piece of wood between the glove box and the passenger door?

JimmyL · #42 09-18-2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mushedroom

could i buy the little piece of wood between the glove box and the passenger door?

From who????

spamman450 · #43 09-19-2006, 12:14 AM

i sold it for 700 bucks. i put it on craigslist and sold it 4 hours later. lots of interest apparently. as for that wood piece what is it worth to you?

JimmyL · #44 09-19-2006, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by spamman450

i sold it for 700 bucks. i put it on craigslist and sold it 4 hours later. lots of interest apparently. as for that wood piece what is it worth to you?

Good Lord, you just sold your headache. Give it to him plus shipping.......