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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

03-27-2023, 02:52 PM

Replies: 10

Selling all W123 parts and NOS parts, Big Lot

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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

03-27-2023, 02:48 PM

Replies: 10

Selling all W123 parts and NOS parts, Big Lot

Views: 1,234

Posted By arcticathlon

Selling all W123 parts and NOS parts, Big Lot

Hi all.

I sold my last W123 and am convincing myself that this was the last one (I have done this a few times). I am moving and need to clear out space. I have lots of stuff, and I will inventory...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-02-2021, 05:03 PM

Replies: 6

'91 350SDL weird suspension shake

Views: 712

Posted By arcticathlon

'91 350SDL weird suspension shake

I am trying to figure out what is going on with my 350SDL. I already put new tires (needed them anyway) and they are ballanced. When i am driving at 45mph plus, it will be smooth, but all of a sudden...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-13-2020, 06:02 PM

Replies: 10

Help troubleshooting engine shaking

Views: 640

Posted By arcticathlon

So as I started to take a video of shaking, i...

So as I started to take a video of shaking, i opened the hood and saw that Injector #4 was cl leaking. Will try to get the video uploaded, but this is makes more sense now.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-12-2020, 02:20 AM

Replies: 10

Help troubleshooting engine shaking

Views: 640

Posted By arcticathlon

it is not just a rattling, but more that the...

it is not just a rattling, but more that the whole car shakes when at low idle. if i had a full can of soda sitting bolted to the dash, it would shoot it out like crazy. i know the normal slight...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-08-2020, 11:16 PM

Replies: 10

Help troubleshooting engine shaking

Views: 640

Posted By arcticathlon

Help troubleshooting engine shaking

81 240D

So over the last few months, I noticed that when i turned the steering wheel to the right as part of a turn, the car idled very rough. I would put my foot on the pedal to up the RPM to go...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-20-2020, 02:25 PM

Replies: 91

Mechanic says engine is "Locked Up" GL350 Blutec with 55k miles

Views: 11,182

Posted By arcticathlon

MudSlideSlim will need to clarify if the head was...

MudSlideSlim will need to clarify if the head was even removed or just the valve cover was taken off. I dont know the extent of the investigation that was undertaken.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-19-2020, 10:31 PM

Replies: 91

Mechanic says engine is "Locked Up" GL350 Blutec with 55k miles

Views: 11,182

Posted By arcticathlon

Mechanic says engine is "Locked Up" GL350 Blutec with 55k miles

My brother in law just texted me saying that their 2013 GL350 died on an on ramp and the engine is toast. Meticulously kept with oil chances every 3k miles.
It gave no warnings and after it died...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

12-14-2019, 01:18 PM

Replies: 2

FS: Leather Key holder QTY 3, $30

Views: 368

Posted By arcticathlon

Good for Single key. Sold Now

Good for Single key. Sold Now

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

12-14-2019, 10:24 AM

Replies: 2

FS: Leather Key holder QTY 3, $30

Views: 368

Posted By arcticathlon

FS: Leather Key holder QTY 3, $30 SOLD!!

SOLD!!!.Cleaning out stuff and have these cool OEM Mercedes key holders. $30 for all, shipping is $5.

https://postimg.cc/1fknznCt

https://i.postimg.cc/0MVK5VFR/20191214-090053.jpg

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-07-2018, 10:07 AM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

Good news, and bad news. After installing a...

Good news, and bad news. After installing a "Rebuilt" Bosh AL66X, the lights went away. I can drive and throttle the engine and no odd light behavior. GREAT NEWS!!

Bad news is that after 10...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-27-2018, 09:40 AM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

https://youtu.be/BYOlO_MZ-Mg Here is a video...

https://youtu.be/BYOlO_MZ-Mg

Here is a video of the start up sequence and after it is started. I also see some lights on the right side (bulb warning and washer fluid level) that also are lighting...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-26-2018, 04:56 PM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

I can't test until tomorrow, as my wife and i are...

I can't test until tomorrow, as my wife and i are planning on painting rooms in the house, and i am now in the process of preparing for that.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-26-2018, 04:55 PM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

Well i also assume that the battery has not...

Well i also assume that the battery has not gotten a good charge from the Alternator. Since i have picked it up, it has not been driven more than 200 miles and so I would think that the battery is...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-26-2018, 04:20 PM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

So i took off the voltage regulator and here is...

So i took off the voltage regulator and here is what i found.

https://i.imgur.com/TnWalfk.jpg

i then took some 600grit sand paper and clean the surface. I kept bumping the engine to rotate the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-25-2018, 11:50 PM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

I am going to have time tomorrow to investigate...

I am going to have time tomorrow to investigate this, and i am wanting to take a step back and say that I am glad for this community! We have a great number of smart and nice people that invest their...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-25-2018, 09:11 PM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

I forgot that i had a video that i took last...

I forgot that i had a video that i took last month. i uploaded it to youtube.

https://youtu.be/VgiQk-2CiIM

It shows me accelerating and the battery and Brake light coming on. it is hard to see...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-25-2018, 02:58 PM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

I think i might be at fault for misleading some....

I think i might be at fault for misleading some. I high jacked the thread after the OP had found and fixed his issues. I jumped in, as i was searching for issues related to what i was seeing. The...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-25-2018, 10:49 AM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

Ok, I will be removing the alternator to inspect...

Ok, I will be removing the alternator to inspect it, i think i remember seeing a little dark stuff on the slip rings, but dont think it was as bad as it was in the picture.

Instead of just doing...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-24-2018, 03:17 PM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

I will remove the voltage regulator and take a...

I will remove the voltage regulator and take a picture of where the bushings make contact with the armature. Is that what you are saying needs to be checked to be shiny and clean? Also i will check...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-24-2018, 01:56 PM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

I also noticed a slight amount of static on the...

I also noticed a slight amount of static on the AM radio station when driving. thought that they could be connected to the Alternator.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-24-2018, 12:59 PM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

Already did that test and the voltage was at 13.2...

Already did that test and the voltage was at 13.2 and increased to 13.7.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-24-2018, 10:48 AM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

I agree with you that the Cluster seemed suspect...

I agree with you that the Cluster seemed suspect based on what the previous owner said, but this thread made me lean toward an alternator. On the other hand, the previous owner also was incorrect...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-24-2018, 09:50 AM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

The voltage regulator was the first item that i...

The voltage regulator was the first item that i checked and thought of. I have put 2 different voltage regulators in it and nothing changed. Unless i go by the order of events from the PO, should i...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-24-2018, 09:48 AM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

The Alternator is charging the battery and i am...

The Alternator is charging the battery and i am not having a battery drain issue. Also the bulb works, and i checked it by power it with an alternate 12v source. The bulb also shows to be working...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-24-2018, 09:46 AM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

I am sorry that i was not clear. i am talking...

I am sorry that i was not clear. i am talking about the lights in the bottom left of the instrument cluster. the Lights are "Brights", Brake pad sensor warning, coolant, battery charging, etc. These...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-23-2018, 09:20 AM

Replies: 76

W123 not charging, dummy lights off with key on

Views: 11,238

Posted By arcticathlon

I hope no one minds if i ask a question about my...

I hope no one minds if i ask a question about my car, since this thread seems to follow exactly what my issue is, and it seems the OP has his problem fixed.

My w126 (1991 350SDL) is having...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-22-2018, 03:59 PM

Replies: 0

Need help with Instrument Cluster Lights behavior

Views: 513

Posted By arcticathlon

Need help with Instrument Cluster Lights behavior

I have a 91 350SDL and I am have the warning lights on the left side (half) slowly light up, as i press the throttle. I happens when i drive and when i am in park/Neutral. I have already checked the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-23-2017, 10:53 PM

Replies: 9

ALDA Caps

Views: 1,431

Posted By arcticathlon

I will take an ALDA Cap as well. actually,...

I will take an ALDA Cap as well. actually, knowing that I will have another Benz in the future I will take 2.

will you make some?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-22-2017, 11:39 PM

Replies: 12

Testing a 300SDL electric vacuum pump

Views: 1,582

Posted By arcticathlon

From this diagram, i see Power is Red/White...

From this diagram, i see

Power is Red/White
Ground is Brown
Left Front Door wire is Blue
Right Front Door is Green
Trunk is Yellow
Orthopedic seats would have been Black/Yellow if you had...

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