Yeah, could be something's going on here. I would suggest having it diagnosed by an electrical shop. AutoZone will hook up their little portable tester for no charge, but, it may not reveal subtle or intermittent problems.
Where have you been getting your alternators?
Mark in Lakewood, CO
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
From: bstromsoe@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 28 May 2011 07:18:43 -0700
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 240 blowing alternators
Carl, if you are "blowing alternators" frequently, I think you have a problem other than poor quality alternators. Maybe something else is going on that is killing your alternator.
brian from la verne, ca
From: diyernh <diyernh@comcast.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 7:11 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 240 blowing alternators
The one I just put in died. Does anyone care about quality anymore? What brand do I need to avoid replacing these so often?
Carl
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, diyernh <diyernh@...> wrote:
>
> I'm on my 2nd alternator in about 6 or so years. I am in new england
> and do have some cold times that the battery just can't quite start the
> engine. My solution is, I added my Honda 2000 camping generator in the
> trunk. I have a small battery charger and an extension cord. I can
> charge the battery, plug in the block heater, or just run the extension
> cord and battery up under the hood for electricity while driving. It
> also can run lights if I break down at night.
>
> Yes, I just replaced the battery, glow plugs, alternator, and belts. I
> would rather just continue my trip rather than waiting for hours for the
> auto club towing.
>
> Carl
>
>
> On 12/15/2010 6:22 PM, max_stemple wrote:
> >
> > My 240 automatic seems to go tru alternators for some reason. I think
> > its up to about 6 or 7 now. Could be because I bought a Schumcks
> > lifetime and keep replacing it. One time my boy and I were driving
> > home from Reno, on a Sunday, which I figured no problem, we will stop
> > at the first Schumcks and get a new one. Nevada, the way we drove did
> > not have many Schumchks and when we found one, the guy said Mercedes?
> > with a dull look on his face. So we just kept driving. When it got
> > dark my kid had a brilliant idea to upplug one headlight to conserve
> > power. In about 30 seconds(after driving for hours without seeing
> > anyone) a cop appeared right behind us with flashing lights, he told
> > us we had a headlight out. We thanked him and plugged it back in. Kept
> > driving to some town that I cant remember and bought a new battery for
> > when ours went dead. Well we kept on driving and made it north of
> > Spokane when the headlights went out. It was about midnight. Exchanged
> > batteries, never turned off the engine and drove a couple more hours
> > home . We never did turn off the engine after leaving Reno first thing
> > that morning. I was amazed at how far we got on the battery. This is
> > why I always have a spare alternator in the trunk of this car on long
> > trips. Now my 240 4-spd, I've never had any problems with the
> > alternator. I wonder if its a Mercedes still? Max p.s. both 240's will
> > be for sale soon
> >
> >
>
Carl
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, diyernh <diyernh@...> wrote:
>
> I'm on my 2nd alternator in about 6 or so years. I am in new england
> and do have some cold times that the battery just can't quite start the
> engine. My solution is, I added my Honda 2000 camping generator in the
> trunk. I have a small battery charger and an extension cord. I can
> charge the battery, plug in the block heater, or just run the extension
> cord and battery up under the hood for electricity while driving. It
> also can run lights if I break down at night.
>
> Yes, I just replaced the battery, glow plugs, alternator, and belts. I
> would rather just continue my trip rather than waiting for hours for the
> auto club towing.
>
> Carl
>
>
> On 12/15/2010 6:22 PM, max_stemple wrote:
> >
> > My 240 automatic seems to go tru alternators for some reason. I think
> > its up to about 6 or 7 now. Could be because I bought a Schumcks
> > lifetime and keep replacing it. One time my boy and I were driving
> > home from Reno, on a Sunday, which I figured no problem, we will stop
> > at the first Schumcks and get a new one. Nevada, the way we drove did
> > not have many Schumchks and when we found one, the guy said Mercedes?
> > with a dull look on his face. So we just kept driving. When it got
> > dark my kid had a brilliant idea to upplug one headlight to conserve
> > power. In about 30 seconds(after driving for hours without seeing
> > anyone) a cop appeared right behind us with flashing lights, he told
> > us we had a headlight out. We thanked him and plugged it back in. Kept
> > driving to some town that I cant remember and bought a new battery for
> > when ours went dead. Well we kept on driving and made it north of
> > Spokane when the headlights went out. It was about midnight. Exchanged
> > batteries, never turned off the engine and drove a couple more hours
> > home . We never did turn off the engine after leaving Reno first thing
> > that morning. I was amazed at how far we got on the battery. This is
> > why I always have a spare alternator in the trunk of this car on long
> > trips. Now my 240 4-spd, I've never had any problems with the
> > alternator. I wonder if its a Mercedes still? Max p.s. both 240's will
> > be for sale soon
> >
> >
>
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