W126, BENZ AID - COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

84 500 SEL slow engine start-up

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My engine cranks for 8 - 10+ seconds before s-l-o-o-w-l-y catching on. Then it sputters for several seconds until I give it some gas to clear it out. I got this car 2 weeks ago and the previous owner said, "do not touch the accelerator pedal until it starts." It seems like it's flooding. This happens when hot,or cold. He also said to change the plugs and it would run well.

Runs fine on highway but seems to eat lots of gas (14 mpg?). 211,680 miles on Od. Original paint and leather in very good condition.

Chassis Model Number

W126

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Gas Engine Specific Aid

86 300 SDL Turbo Front end rebuild

Well Thanks to Kent and the Angels
My rear end is like new!
(knock it off, I mean't the car!! :>}
Front end is alittle sloppy so I'm Treating Opus
to a new Front end and
await the rebuild kit from Santa(aka MercedesSource)
Anyone have any tips, things I should watch for?
Thanks to all at MerecedesSource and posters who have helped,
Merry Christmas to everyone
and nothing but Smooth Roads and for the New Year.
Mike

Chassis Model Number

W126

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Transmission / Suspension Specific Aid

'85 300D Brake cable and ABS sensor

I'm looking at an '85 300D with low miles but the emergency brake cable is snapped and there is an ABS warning light that comes on.

I know you have a booklet about the emergency brake system, but is replacement of the cable covered in the manual? How much of a "bear" is it to replace the cable from the cabin to the Y?

Since there is an ABS warning light, how hard is it to replace the wheel sensor AND since there is one sensor for each front wheel on this model (I believe) how do you assure which sensor is failing? Do you carry the sensors in stock?

Thanks,

Chassis Model Number

W124

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Body and Interior Specific Aid

1979 300SD suddenly lost power ... replaced alternator regulator ... help

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.

Chassis Model Number

W116

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Diesel Engine Specific Aid

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