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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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check engine light

god, can't a person drive in peace!

I go to staples to get some school supplies i need for the start of the school year. first day of classes today. I come back out and start 'er up and there it is, brightly lit in the bottom corner!!!!

It's only been less than two weeks since i brought it in for the CEL and I spent $300 on that.

Went to autozone and they said it was too dark outside so they can't do anything for me, told me to come back tomorrow during daylight!?!

just trying to get my anger out...
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 09:27 PM
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could be anything, dude. no one will know until the car is checked out by someone.

but what was the reason for the last CEL light to show up?
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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from the invoice, "found fault codes ISC malfunction". cleaned throttle. found throttle valve anglr at 3. reset to 1.4

found throttle valve seal damaged causing problem.

grrrrr
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 10:41 PM
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check engine light just means you need to check your engine. so check it and move on.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 12:52 AM
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 07:40 AM
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Originally posted by soldsep
check engine light just means you need to check your engine. so check it and move on.
i just know checking that will be another problem in my hands...
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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you should make a thread called how do i check the engine?
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 04:15 PM
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you should make a thread called how do i check the engine?
do YOU want to check it for me?
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 03:39 AM
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 03:52 AM
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Originally posted by GDawgC220
do YOU want to check it for me?
Im not qualified certified verified technician. BUt sure ill put a big check mark on it for you.
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 03:54 AM
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Originally posted by soldsep
Im not qualified certified verified technician. BUt sure ill put a big check mark on it for you.
stop being an *** SOLDSEP, he's asking a serious question, don't be a Scorchie with your wise *** remarks
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 03:56 AM
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stop being an *** SOLDSEP, he's asking a serious question, don't be a Scorchie with your wise *** remarks

Im sorry if my intellegent remarks about these mercedes benz **** you off. It's not my fault im so smart.
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 03:58 AM
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your intelligent remarks rival those of a 2nd grader. Go back to Asia you FOB. I swear all you asians think you're the smartest people in the world. Just because most Americans stereotype Asians as having high intelligence, it doesn't necessarily apply to YOU.
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 04:00 AM
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Originally posted by henry47
your intelligent remarks rival those of a 2nd grader. Go back to Asia you FOB. I swear all you asians think you're the smartest people in the world. Just because most Americans stereotype Asians as having high intelligence, it doesn't necessarily apply to YOU.
my 2nd grade knowledge is more then enough to post infomration on this board about how to check an engine. have you seen what others have posted?
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 04:02 AM
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Originally posted by soldsep
my 2nd grade knowledge is more then enough to post infomration on this board about how to check an engine. have you seen what others have posted?
now you're insulting the members of this board? How low will you go? your behavior is despicable and will not be tolerated. Just because you own a MERCEDES benz doesn't make you any better than anyone else.
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 04:04 AM
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now you're insulting the members of this board? How low will you go? your behavior is despicable and will not be tolerated. Just because you own a MERCEDES benz doesn't make you any better than anyone else.
i dont own just a mercedes i own a POS mercedes. according to other members. Which should makes me rare. making me obviously better then everyone else.
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 04:09 AM
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Originally posted by soldsep
i dont own just a mercedes i own a POS mercedes. according to other members. Which should makes me rare. making me obviously better then everyone else.
POS? is that a special edition or something? Did you pay extra at the dealer for this because I wasn't aware they made a POS Mercedes. Was it limited in production? I don't see anything on www.mbusa.com, I'm really interested in owning a POS edition Mercedes Benz, do you have any info?
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 04:10 AM
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It's so rare i didnt even know i had one. I read online that i had a POS car. so it must be true. It's probably like amg but better.
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 04:12 AM
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It's so rare i didnt even know i had one. I read online that i had a POS car. so it must be true. It's probably like amg but better.
It's probably like AMG + Lorinser + Brabus + Carlsson + Wald + Kleeman + HPS + Renntech + RB Tech= POS Mercedes. I would LOVE a POS Mercedes if that were the case
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 04:14 AM
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i read on the forum today that POS = AMG + Lorinser + Brabus + Carlsson + Wald + Kleeman + HPS + Renntech + RB Tech. So it must be true.
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 06:32 AM
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Originally posted by soldsep
Im not qualified certified verified technician. BUt sure ill put a big check mark on it for you.
i thought we were suppose to help each other out on these forums, not be sarcastic or an @$$ towards one another.

i think if you were in my shoes, you would be pissed at your car and not wanting to spend money to fix it.
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 09:56 AM
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i think if you were in my shoes, you would be pissed at your car and not wanting to spend money to fix it.
i agree....but seriously though.....judging from all your recent posts you might want to consider trading in for a newer ride......or at the very least get another opinion (eg independent store).......post 1990 german cars have more complicated and intergrated systems and once something goes it's like a domino effect.....
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 10:20 AM
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What a great thread. Nice to know that we have a high level of maturity here...
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 11:56 AM
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Originally posted by vas2vas
i agree....but seriously though.....judging from all your recent posts you might want to consider trading in for a newer ride......or at the very least get another opinion (eg independent store).......post 1990 german cars have more complicated and intergrated systems and once something goes it's like a domino effect.....
Gdawg's 94 C isnt old what are you talking about?
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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found out problem. i did get it checked at dealership. the upshift delay switch valve or something like that. You know how it delays the shifting when the tranny is cold or not warmed up yet, yea, that's the part.

was originally gonna cost about $700, cuz it's 6 hours labor (take tranny down and stuff) and part about $186.

i talked them into cutting about $500 out of the labor, so i paid about $333 for it, cuz i have spent so much money at their friggin' dealership. when asked about goodwill, they said they couldn't do it...but i get a free oil change next time
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