new C36 ('95) owner in France
11-11-2010, 11:12 AM
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new C36 ('95) owner in France
Hello everyone,
Herewith my newly acquied C36, despite the wiring harness to be replaced among several common little defekts, all fine and a great driving experience,
So far the working progress :
Done :
- Heating valve (Doppeventil) replaced
- Bi-xenon custom headlights
- original C36 shiftknob
- Wiper mechanism repaired
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To do
- Front shocks
- lower FR arms bushing & setup
- Crankshaft seal
- Engine wiring harness
- broken right mirror bracket
- brake calipers silver paint
-A/C recharge
As already seen, most of these troubles are fairly common on the C36,
If you wish to share your experience, please do not hesitate,
Crossing fingers until the headgasket faills off !
Cheers from the Frenchy
Herewith my newly acquied C36, despite the wiring harness to be replaced among several common little defekts, all fine and a great driving experience,
So far the working progress :
Done :
- Heating valve (Doppeventil) replaced
- Bi-xenon custom headlights
- original C36 shiftknob
- Wiper mechanism repaired
-
To do
- Front shocks
- lower FR arms bushing & setup
- Crankshaft seal
- Engine wiring harness
- broken right mirror bracket
- brake calipers silver paint
-A/C recharge
As already seen, most of these troubles are fairly common on the C36,
If you wish to share your experience, please do not hesitate,
Crossing fingers until the headgasket faills off !
Cheers from the Frenchy
11-11-2010, 12:28 PM
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Hi Niklas and bienvenue!
Nice looking C36 and I have never seen the grey dash surroundings. Depending on where you live in France, I live next door in CH ;-)) Not many European around on this forum, if if you get some posts from people up north "somewhere very cold". Keep us posted on your work in progress and should you have a question, just ASK. There are NO stupid questions.
Nice looking C36 and I have never seen the grey dash surroundings. Depending on where you live in France, I live next door in CH ;-)) Not many European around on this forum, if if you get some posts from people up north "somewhere very cold". Keep us posted on your work in progress and should you have a question, just ASK. There are NO stupid questions.
11-11-2010, 05:14 PM
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Thanks, help will probably be needed in a few days once I have put my hands on a new engine wiring harness....
waiting for the dealer price discount at MB here in France, my part number is A2025402333
Will keep you guys posted...
waiting for the dealer price discount at MB here in France, my part number is A2025402333
Will keep you guys posted...
11-25-2010, 07:57 PM
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Okay, tomorrow will be the day for a new engine harness and a little 988,51 euros out of my pocket.... 
just for reference, the part number of my harness 202 540 23 33 was replaced with 202 440 49 05
hope this will help anybody in the same situation,
Next report will state the results after fitting, despite I still cannot figure out where the small cable going down the oil filter is ending up .???? bottom of the engine block ? gearbox ??? still could't find where it ends....
Really no idea, I'll have to get down under the car tomorrow.... wish me luck !
just for reference, the part number of my harness 202 540 23 33 was replaced with 202 440 49 05
hope this will help anybody in the same situation,
Next report will state the results after fitting, despite I still cannot figure out where the small cable going down the oil filter is ending up .???? bottom of the engine block ? gearbox ??? still could't find where it ends....
Really no idea, I'll have to get down under the car tomorrow.... wish me luck !
11-28-2010, 05:39 AM
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thanks !
Still not finished with he re-connection of the new harness, still cannot figure out how to access the position sensor above the starter motor.....
Any idea ?
Still not finished with he re-connection of the new harness, still cannot figure out how to access the position sensor above the starter motor.....
Any idea ?
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11-28-2010, 02:59 PM
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job done !!!!!!
so happy !
running like a Princess to her wedding !
even got the camshaft noise away...!?, the smelly exhaust now runs clean, and the heating is somehow finally working !
Would not be surprised to finally get down my average fuel consumption below 16 litre/100Km
not to say it is an easy job, it is definitely worth changing the whole harness instead of trying to fix it, despite the ripp off at MB when purchasing the part, it definitely buys a timeless peace of mind...
so happy !
running like a Princess to her wedding !
even got the camshaft noise away...!?, the smelly exhaust now runs clean, and the heating is somehow finally working !
Would not be surprised to finally get down my average fuel consumption below 16 litre/100Km
not to say it is an easy job, it is definitely worth changing the whole harness instead of trying to fix it, despite the ripp off at MB when purchasing the part, it definitely buys a timeless peace of mind...
