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124 300TE instrument warning lights sometimes flicker while engine is running.

'89 124 wagon, 300TE, instrument cluster warning lights come on dimmly then go off. Sometimes go off when engine is rev'd up. Slightly moving the ignition switch has no effect. Engine remains running smoothly and alternator light is on at the same low intensity as the others. HELP

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W107 500SL Phantom Low Oil Warning

My 88 500SL has recently started giving a Low Oil Level warning, usually after 20 minutes of motorway driving, but when checking the oil level, it's perfect! The oil and filter are less than 500 miles old, so my question is could there be a blockage in the oilways somewhere causing the sump to run dry. Has anybody else had this problem? Many thanks.

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Cruise control erratic

I have a 90 300d. My cruise control is being very erratic. I will click set, and then it accelerates probably at least 5 mph faster than i set it and then it shuts it off and then back on, and then back off and on etc. Has any body had this happened? I am lost at where to start. I have a alldata manual on it but its not much help. Is there some sort of adjustment with it? Thanks Jerritt

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220d hard starting

I have a '69 220d auto. It has over 330k on the od. I have little history on it but it still runs with some effort. When it's cold I have to pump the gas peddle as I crank over the engine and once it starts I have to keep the revs up for a few minutes until it goes into a rough idle. This car is far from being a nice ride but I got the car basically free. Any ideas on my problem? Thanks Courtland Also, how hard is it to convert to biodiesel and how easy is it to put a bigger diesel engine in it ? The 240d comes to mind. I also have trans. problems but I'll save that for another day.

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Will not power past 75 mph! Slight loss of power uphill.

Hello, I have a 1984 300sd with 230,000 miles. Did alot of work to it, thanks to Mercedes Source. Anyway, did valve adjustment, compression test (pressure max out close to 400). Changed injector nozzles to Bosios. Engine does not knock and is a bit smoother and responsive. Problem: pedal to the floor on highway and will not get past 75 mph?! Sometimes loss of power up hill. Have not changed the fuel lines from the tank. Is this the possible culprit? Thanks, RP.

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Ohms range of fuel sender 1974 115 240D

Help! Does anybody know the Ohms range of the fuel tank sender in my 1974 240D? I'm looking to replace the fuel gauge and need something that uses a similar Ohms range. Thanks

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honest diesel mechanic wanted Seattle

Hello, I am new to this forum, I have a 1993 MB diesel 350 straight six in my truck and would like contact information for a good mechanic here in the Seattle area. I want a mechanic that does not create problems, is very knowledgeable to all mercedes diesels, and does not mind working with and trouble shooting vehicles with SVO conversions. Evidently my truck is semi rare here in the states so said mechanic must be comfortable working on new things. My truck is a mid 90's G-wagen. Your referrences are appreciated. -Krashappy

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adjusting valves in 85 300sd

I have a 1985 300sd and have been told that this year has self adjusting valves, is this correct or do i ned to adjust them myself, thanks mitch

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87' 300TD NO A/C

Hello Everyone, I just bought a 87' 300TD. The a/c is not working. I'm a ASE certified master tech but I have no experience with Mercedes. The climate control seems to be working OK. THe fan speed changes with the temp settings, the air blows from the correct ducts when swithched which usually indicates no vacuum leaks or sevo problems. But the A/C compressor clutch does not engage. I checked the high and low pressure switches on the high side a/c line near the sight glass and they are not getting any power to them so jumping them will not help. I've read that the a/c control cutout relay could be bad, but I don't like throwing new parts at a problem without verifying with a test 1st. So can you tell me how to properly diagnos this ?? Thanks in advance for any help. Art D

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