1979 300SD suddenly lost power this afternoon ... the battery will not hold a charge.
The Internal Alternator Voltage Regulator was replaced.
Afterwards, for a few minutes, there was in intermittent "screeching sound" which has not reoccurred.
The old regulator, a Bosch unit that was made in Brazil look tired to say the least. Were the original regulators etc all made in Brazil?
When turning the ignition key, the battery warning light stays on in the dash cluster ... but none of the other lights work.
Do I need an ignition switch? (http://www.mercedessource.com/node/7643)
Do I need a new alternator? (is there one available on www.mercedessource.com?)
Some other problem ... wiring, other?
Cheers from Louisville KY,
Christian