[diesel_mercedes] Window problems

 

My other problem with my 85 300D is the windows. 


I have jumpered from the battery to the connections in the center console. All 4 windows will roll up and down by applying 12 volts from the battery directly to the wires in the center console. I have replaced both sets of window switches with BRAND NEW switches. When I turn the key on, I get 12 volts on the front terminal of the front window switches. Yet, I cannot make the windows go up and down with the switches. All of the fuses are brand new. 

Grounding problem possibly? 

Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks,
Kevin

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[diesel_mercedes] Wiper fuse blows

 

I'm trying to get everything working on my 85 300D. It runs like a champ, just have a couple of electrical problems. I'll post the two problems in two separate emails just to keep them straight. 


The first one is my windshield wipers. I have searched the forum and haven't found any similar problems that have been posted. Maybe I just missed it. 

As soon as I turn on the key, the fuse for the wipers blows, even though the wiper switch is off. I replaced the wiper/turn signal switch. No luck. I have jumpered from the battery to the wiper motor connection on the firewall and the wipers work just fine. I obviously have a short somewhere. Has anybody experienced a similar problem? Any ideas? 

Thanks,
Kevin

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Bilstein Shocks

 

On 2/4/2013 1:40 PM, Nate wrote:
> Interesting as when I go there , I have to first put in Mercedes , then 300SDL as they didn't have a 300 series button , then lastly I put in 1981 ~ .
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http://www.drivewire.com/search/??N=0&Nr=AND%28universal%3A0%29&PN=0+4294942657&VN=4294967032+4294961454+4294961370+4294967132+4294961443&Nr=AND%28universal:0%29

What about this place? ( http://www.drivewire.com/make/mercedes/ )

JerryK

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[diesel_mercedes] THANK YOU !

 


I got an off list reply with a link that wored fine so I ordered in a pair of new HD rear shocks...

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] Shakey - Breaky Air Cleaner Mounts

 


I should really have been counting , at three rubbers most times I know I've put at least two dozen new air cleaner rubbers in my '84 300CD since buying it , at least three metal ' T ' brackets too ~

When the engine is cold , it shakes @ idle in gear *so* much , it's blurry to the eye , I'm quite sure that's when it breaks both the rubbers and the occasional 'T' bracket .

To - day @ lunch time , I scrounged up a 40 year old Snap-On extra deep 14 MM 3/8" drive socket , 6" long extension and a ratchet and a 1/4" flat blade screwdriver & set to work ~ first thing was to loosen the well stuck locknut , it was rusted / grimed to the idle speed adjuster screw so I had to remove the whole thing from the injection pump , this is prolly easy for Der Black Forest Elves with thier Pixie hands but I have glove size # 4 mits so it was tricky to get it out of there without dropping it to never be seen again .

Once I had it out , I cleaned up the threads until the nut spun freely up and down the threads , backed the nut a few turns out and re - installed the idle screw and managed to get it's fine threads started in the alloy hole with out stripping them nor breaking off the alloy tab on the IP......

Then I held the screwdriver as delicately as possible and twirled it in until I felt the top touch the IP's actuating lever , then I started the engine and turned on _everything_ to load it down , put it in drive and adjusted the idle stop screw in until the idle *just* went sikly smooth , used the tip of the screwdriver to run the lock nut down then used the deep socket to lock the nut , it seems to be fine .

I let it run unladen in neutral with lights off and so on , the engine didn't speed up at all , not like Gasoline engines do . this is what I wanted as I don't like high idle , is causes trannys to slam into gear and reduces engine braking sharply , etc. , etc .

To - morrow morning I'll find out if I really made it better , if not I'll have to take the tools out to the car in the dark and try it then .

I just want it to stop breaking air cleaner's & mounts ! .

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] Re :Monroe Shocks

 


They're fine for very light duty use .

They don't last as long as Bilsteins and are only acceptable top me if there's no Bilstein or KYB application .

-Nate
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Bilstein Shocks

 


Interesting as when I go there , I have to first put in Mercedes , then 300SDL as they didn't have a 300 series button , then lastly I put in 1981 ~ .

The last time I bought shocks there it was a zipless experiance , no troubles .

-Nate
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Bilstein Shocks

 


Understood Nate ;

All Bilsteins are the same , I'm just trying to break the price as far as I can .

Peach Parts has them for $186 delievered , that's pretty good .

-Nate
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Bilstein Shocks

 

i went with monroes 3 years ago,love them
 
 
Tennessee Nate
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To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, February 4, 2013 3:29 PM
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    For what it's worth, I just went to shockwarehouse.com, entered 1981, 300 series, and it popped up both Bilstein and some other brand for both 126 and 123 chassis. 
 
    As soon as I can afford them, I'll put new ones on my 126. 
 
Tom 
 
 
 
In a message dated 2/4/2013 8:08:13 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, bgthegreat@verizon.net writes:
 
I do.  All the time.  I search google, yahoo and all I get are a list of companies that have wiper blades or something that I have not searched for.  It is not the search engine, but sellers that don't give a damn and want you to buy something else.    
 
Boyd

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Sent: Monday, February 4, 2013 10:39 AM
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? Anyone try this ? .I'm trying to look uop rear shocks for an 1981 300SD , bilsteins , HD's but every time I put in ther car info , I get a page with no listings and no way to go to the Bilstein catalog...This place hooked me up before , I don't know what's the trouble now .TIA ,-NateNate wrote :>> > > --- On Wed, 1/30/13, ross@... wrote:> > > From: ross@... > Subject: End of January Sales at Shockwarehouse - Last Chance to Get 2012 Pricing!> To: vwnate1@...> Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 10:15 AM> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > *Free Shipping only applies to orders totaling $95 or more after all other discounts and coupons have been applied, with a shipping destination within the Continental United States. Excludes Custom Postage, international and bulk orders.> > You are receiving this email because you made a purchase at Shockwarehouse.com.> > To send us an email or track recently placed orders, please visit the customer service page on our site.> > Shockwarehouse | 3433 NE 12 Terrace, Oakland Park, fl 33334 800-245-7469> > > > > > > > >   > >

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Bilstein Shocks

 

    For what it's worth, I just went to shockwarehouse.com, entered 1981, 300 series, and it popped up both Bilstein and some other brand for both 126 and 123 chassis. 
 
    As soon as I can afford them, I'll put new ones on my 126. 
 
Tom 
 
 
 
In a message dated 2/4/2013 8:08:13 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, bgthegreat@verizon.net writes:
 

I do.  All the time.  I search google, yahoo and all I get are a list of companies that have wiper blades or something that I have not searched for.  It is not the search engine, but sellers that don't give a damn and want you to buy something else.    
 
Boyd

From: Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
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Sent: Monday, February 4, 2013 10:39 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Bilstein Shocks
 

? Anyone try this ? .

I'm trying to look uop rear shocks for an 1981 300SD , bilsteins , HD's but every time I put in ther car info , I get a page with no listings and no way to go to the Bilstein catalog...

This place hooked me up before , I don't know what's the trouble now .

TIA ,

-Nate
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[diesel_mercedes] now Pitman Arm replacement - 1982 300D Trans Problem. B2?

 

http://tinyurl.com/byah8p3

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380306202137

 

From: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com [mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of MAG
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 6:32 AM
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] 1982 300D Trans Problem. B2?

 

  . . . . On another note, anyone know why you can't find pitman arms any where?

Mike

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Bilstein Shocks

 

 
Tennessee Nate
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I deal with other vendors and never had a problem even Ebay has them
 
 
Tennessee Nate
From: Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
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Sent: Monday, February 4, 2013 10:39 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Bilstein Shocks
 
? Anyone try this ? . I'm trying to look uop rear shocks for an 1981 300SD , bilsteins , HD's but every time I put in ther car info , I get a page with no listings and no way to go to the Bilstein catalog... This place hooked me up before , I don't know what's the trouble now . TIA , -Nate Nate wrote : > > > > --- On Wed, 1/30/13, ross@... wrote: > > > From: ross@... > Subject: End of January Sales at Shockwarehouse - Last Chance to Get 2012 Pricing! > To: vwnate1@... > Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 10:15 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >   > > *Free Shipping only applies to orders totaling $95 or more after all other discounts and coupons have been applied, with a shipping destination within the Continental United States. Excludes Custom Postage, international and bulk orders. > > You are receiving this email because you made a purchase at Shockwarehouse.com. > > To send us an email or track recently placed orders, please visit the customer service page on our site. > > Shockwarehouse | 3433 NE 12 Terrace, Oakland Park, fl 33334 800-245-7469 > > > > > > > > >   > >

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Bilstein Shocks

 

I do.  All the time.  I search google, yahoo and all I get are a list of companies that have wiper blades or something that I have not searched for.  It is not the search engine, but sellers that don't give a damn and want you to buy something else.    
 
Boyd

From: Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, February 4, 2013 10:39 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Bilstein Shocks
 

? Anyone try this ? .

I'm trying to look uop rear shocks for an 1981 300SD , bilsteins , HD's but every time I put in ther car info , I get a page with no listings and no way to go to the Bilstein catalog...

This place hooked me up before , I don't know what's the trouble now .

TIA ,

-Nate
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