Anne ;
Before replacing the alternator , I'd *highly* suggest replacing just the voltage regulator with the correct , ' Just So ' Bosch brand one from Tom via The Mercedes Classic Center , then have the battery slow charged or better yet , do it your ownself as slow charging is always best .
The _brand_ of voltage regulator makes an ENORMOUS difference in battery charging and overall electrical system health , you have to experience it to believe it .
So , no Bosch brand box to show you after the job is done , means : IT'S NOT RIGHT YET .
-Nate
Anne wrote:
>
> Thanks, Tom.
>
> Went ahead and rotated and replaced a few nasty-looking fuses. Now, can't turn engine over due to weak battery. In process of recharging it. Might be heading toward battery and alternator replacement (?). Never ends, does it?
>
> Anne
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, audiolaw@ wrote:
> >
> > When my gauges quit, it turned out to be a bad fuse. It doesn't hurt to
> > spend a few minutes rotating each fuse in it's slot, every year. The fuse
> > ends and the connector tabs can develop corrosion. The simple task of
> > rotating them back and forth will cut through the corrosion and give you another
> > trouble free year.
> >
> > Tom
> >
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 11/28/2011 3:09:06 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> > ah957@ writes:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Drove home from work this week, and a mile or so down the road, my gauges,
> > speedometer, odometer, fuel and temp gauges all went dead. Headlights were
> > OK. No battery indicator on while driving. I let it sit a few days, now
> > just went out to turn it over. Glow plugs heated up, turned over fine. Still
> > no gauges. Any troubleshooting advice? Fuse issues? Thanks all!
> >
>
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