W116, Body and Interior Specific Aid

1988 300E Battery Drain

My car which went from no start to running great for a month after I put in your Ultimate Tune Up Kit has suddenly been experiencing a dead battery. I installed a new battery when happened but the first morning the new battery was dead. I checked the forum and found and followed directions for trouble shooting an 84 300SD battery drain. I recharged the battery, disconnected the battery ground cable and put a test light between the ground cable and the battery negative terminal. The light lit brightly indicating a current drain. I disconnected the alternator plug and again the light lit.

Chassis Model Number

W124

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300D dash lights fail after radio install

My old Becker radio in the 300d gave up, so I replaced it with something new. Everything seems fine except now it seems I have lost dash lights? Any advice would be appreciated.

Was having hard starts in the cold last week, the glow plug light went out. Ordered the clean=out tool and 5 new glow plugs. Job went smoothly with your instructions. Starts great again, Thanks!

Jonathan

Chassis Model Number

W123

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Salvaged Spares

Hi, all; newbie here.

I'm not sure if I've selected the correct chassis number because MB use different classifications of their models over here in Europe; however, I should imagine that the principles would be the same, regardless of location... at least I hope so.

The problem I have is that my beloved Benz (E240 Elegance Tiptronic - 2597cc; registered November 2000) requires a new ignition switch. Enquiries made to dealerships have all quoted me a price of roughly $800 for a new switch and 'Green Key' (apparently needed to programme the new switch into the car's computer).

Here's the $64,000 question: can I use a salvaged switch (cost $40) and programme that into my car using a 'Green Key'?

Please... someone give me the answer I'm hoping for!

Chassis Model Number

W110 W111 W112 Sedan

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Mercedes rear brakes locking up

Month ago My rear brakes went on fire! They told me since the pads were sticked to the disc I need to replace the calipers. Well I did it. I installed brand new calipers change the brake fluid and went driving. 2 miles later I was on fire again. Now they told me it is the cylinder or the booster, but I don't know what should I do!. I need help. please.

Chassis Model Number

W123

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380SL Hard Top problem

I am trying to replace the mechanism that holds the rear of the hard top in place on my 83 380. I loosened the nut to remove the shaft but there is a plastic piece that fits over the locking mechanism that will not allow me to remove the shaft. Does anyone know how to take it off (and replace it when reassembling) without destroying it?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Chassis Model Number

R107

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heater fan fuse 1985 300 TD

I have and run for the last ten years a 1985 300TD wagon, about five years ago I replaced the heater fan motor. Now the fuse seems to be blowing frequently. Sometimes I can get it to last a few days, then only a half hour or so. I did notice in the fuse panel someone before me, conveniently painted a little red dot by the heater fan fuse. The fuse in there is a blue one and that's what I've been replacing it with.

Thanks,
Jonathan

Chassis Model Number

W123

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82' 300d still not charging

My 82'300d was not charging so I replaced the battery removed the alternator had it tested and it checked fine. The tension nut was missing and the bolt was gound down from rubbing on the pulley so I replaced the bracket, bolt, nut and installed new belts. It started right up and everything seemed to be fine. That was 10 days ago and now it's not charging again. Any suggestions? I'm stumped, any help will be greatly appreciated.

Chassis Model Number

W123

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