Alan, I had to look that up...but I'm glad I did ;) There's copies for as low as $4.24 shipped to be had....
I think a future picnic is in order
Caitlin in Santa Fe
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Alan Boucher <alstheone@...> wrote:
>
> On 11/8/2011 12:03 PM, BStromsoe wrote:
> > I have used Clorox (and other brands) wipe pads for some time now.
> > Every time I pop the hood, or clean the interior, I pull a few wipes
> > out and do Molly Maid service on the crud and gunk. I can now eat
> > meals inside my engine compartments if I need to do so.
> > brian from la verne, ca
> > ----------------------------------------------------------
> > *From:* CaitlinDean <tinymachine@...>
> > *To:* diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> > *Sent:* Tuesday, November 8, 2011 8:56 AM
> > *Subject:* [diesel_mercedes] Re: Gremlin Hunt in 83 300SD
> >
> > Hi Chuck,
> >
> > Sorry...I added the year and model to the thread subject :)
> >
> > I think this car spent some QT in Arizona...and lots of rubber and
> > plastic are in bad shape, including around the wiring. (and the dust
> > inside the engine compartment is insane...I'm slowly cleaning it as I
> > work on different areas). So one of my working theories is I might
> > have a short somewhere...
> >
> > Things on the list to try (gathered here and elsewhere):
> >
> > 1) unplug the alternator (with fuses out)
> > 2) unplug the glow plug relay (with fuses out)
> > 3) try the "remove fuses" test with a voltmeter (instead of a test light)
> > 4) unplug the door light...maybe see if symptom shows up elsewhere
> > 5) look for loose ground wires
> >
> > I might be missing a few... :)
> >
> > Caitlin in Santa Fe
> > 1983 300SD
> >
> > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>, "c24052000" <jcrcpa@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > what year and model is the car?
> > > I am just an amateur here, but logic would say that if all the fuses
> > are out, it must be something not wired to the fuse box. Maybe someone
> > else on the list knows what items bypass the fuse box.
> > >
> > > Chuck
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>, "CaitlinDean"
> > <tinymachine@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi Chuck...thanks...more clarification...
> > > >
> > > > The test light had a low glow the entire time, even when the fuse
> > box was totally empty. (It did not go out when I pulled the - or all -
> > fuse(s))
> > > >
> > > > My first symptom was the rear dome wouldn't go out. So I unplugged
> > that, and that's when the rear driver side door light "took
> > over"...now *it* won't go out. So if I unplug it, I'm wondering if my
> > symptom will swim upstream?
> > > >
> > > > Not only am I a beginner, but the electrical thing I am *totally*
> > new to (I mean...not to electricity...I use it every day!) and still
> > have a LOT to learn :)
> > > >
> > > > My friend has a volt meter and I can borrow that to do more
> > troubleshooting.
> > > >
> > > > I will try pulling fuse 15 to see if indeed the door light goes
> > out...according to the chart, both the rear dome, and all door lights,
> > are on it....let's see if i'm looking at the right chart ;)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Betty's in the shop today getting new V-belts and her driveshaft
> > secured.
> > > >
> > > > Caitlin in Santa Fe
> > > >
> > > > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>, "c24052000" <jcrcpa@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > If I read your answer correctly, take out the driver door bulb
> > and see if the drain stops. If so you have located the drain. Also if
> > hte light did not go out when you pull the fuse, I believe you have
> > the wrong fuse.
> > > > > Chuck
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>, "CaitlinDean"
> > <tinymachine@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I disconnected the negative cable, clipped the test light clip
> > to the negative terminal, and used an office binder clip to secure the
> > "point" to the negative battery post.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I wondered about the clock (mine doesn't work, but I guess
> > that doesnt' mean it can't draw current)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > And I confirmed that the driver side rear door light is always on.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > ...still hunting....
> > > > > > Caitlin in Santa Fe
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>, Bogy Wan Kenobi
> > <polespearbogy@> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Caitlin:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > How is this test light connected? From where to where? Is it
> > between the battery post and the cable that would otherwise go on on
> > that post?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Also, your clock is always on. I don't know how much current
> > it draws but I don't believe it should make even a weak test light
> > glow. And I don't remember if it is on a fuse or not.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Bogy.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --- On Fri, 11/4/11, Caitlin Dean <tinymachine@> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Yesterday I changed out the entire fuse box, and even with
> > all the fuses out, the test light still had a slight glow.
> > > > > > > Does this mean I have a short? A loose ground wire? (this
> > is me sorta talking out my bum)
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > My symptoms (that I know of) are:
> > > > > > > Rear dome wouldn't shut off (it's now unplugged)Front dome
> > is sketchy (sometimes it works, sometimes not)Antenna will not retract
> > > > > > > Door lights may stay on (hard to test since in daylight
> > they're out of sight when door is shut)
> > > > > > > Which are all on fuse #15, which didn't make the light go
> > out when I pulled it...
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Things that are "working" on this fuse are:Trunk light
> > workspassenger vanity light works (driver side doesn't have cover to
> > lift and activate it, so it's always off...don't know how test for sure)
> > > > > > > warning monitor term (I don't know what this is)
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > How do I even begin to troubleshoot this? I don't want to
> > ruin my new battery (or be caught uncharged again)...
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I *really* need a manual.....
> > > > > > > Caitlin in Santa Fe
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > Forget safety. Live where you fear to live.
> > > > > > > Destroy your reputation. Be notorious.
> > > > > > > I have tried prudent planning long enough.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > From now on, I'll be mad.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > - Rumi
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> If you follow the directions in Manifold Destiny, you can cook in there
> also.
>
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