Calling Chrisdpham!
08-11-2006, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisDPham
Yeah, Mercedes Shop has a tutorial on their website. I followed that and can't get it out. I might just buy the "special" tool to remove it.
Somehow it registered in my head that you check MB's web site. That of course makes no sense now that I'm thinking it through.
08-11-2006, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by GORBETTTEAM
Hey,
That guy " speedy300Dturbo " was just recently sellin' his old A/C control unit on eBay and I asked him "why" would he replace a perfectly working unit. Guess what....he never wrote me back. My guess you never know what you can get. BTW. Looks like he's everywhere(here's eBay link).
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
That guy " speedy300Dturbo " was just recently sellin' his old A/C control unit on eBay and I asked him "why" would he replace a perfectly working unit. Guess what....he never wrote me back. My guess you never know what you can get. BTW. Looks like he's everywhere(here's eBay link).
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
Matt - I tried that tutorial ... I guess I'm not trying hard enough to remove it. lol
08-11-2006, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisDPham
Matt - I tried that tutorial ... I guess I'm not trying hard enough to remove it. lol
08-11-2006, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisDPham
what did YOU say? LOL 
08-11-2006, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mgw_300e
DISCLAIMER: I take no resposibility for any consequences that result from following the advice given in my last post. As with all car repair, sound judgement is the key. Using both feet to do any modifications of your Mercedes Benz vehicle may result in serious injury, dismemberment, death, or at least loss of self-esteem, so: look before you leap, measure twice cut once, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and don't forget to bring a towel.
08-11-2006, 08:16 PM
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I was just picturing Chris all sweaty with half his dashboard in his lap, bent coat hangers in each hand, knuckles bleeding, mad, and yelling "well why the hell didn't he type 'LOL' after posting joke advice!!!!!"
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08-12-2006, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by mgw_300e
I was just picturing Chris all sweaty with half his dashboard in his lap, bent coat hangers in each hand, knuckles bleeding, mad, and yelling "well why the hell didn't he type 'LOL' after posting joke advice!!!!!"
lol you f*cker.
08-12-2006, 12:53 AM
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heey now children... lets all just get along mmm? Oh my dad said not to **** with the dashboard because you can set off the airbags and potentially kill yourself.
08-12-2006, 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Saijin_Naib
heey now children... lets all just get along mmm? Oh my dad said not to **** with the dashboard because you can set off the airbags and potentially kill yourself.
08-12-2006, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mgw_300e
I've heard they should be replaced every ten years or so (or was it 15?). I'm afraid to find out how much that costs.
Removal and Installation :
Remove cover below instrument panel.
Disarm SRS system and remove steering wheel.
Allow steering wheel lock to engage, with front wheels in straight ahead position.
Disconnect connector, contact spiral/airbag (A45x1). Expose cable.
CAUTION : Observe SRS safety precautions!
Disconnect connector, contact spiral/fanfare horn relay (A45x2). Expose cable.
Unscrew fixing screws (32h) sufficiently so that the contact spiral (A45) can be removed. The fixing screws (32h) are also used to prevent rotation.
Carefully remove contact spiral (A45) from jacket tube. Withdraw cables of contact spiral (A45) through the jacket tube trim. When installing, ensure that the contact spiral (A45) is pushed on up to the stop and the recess (arrow) on the contact spiral (A45) aligns with the fixing lug (arrow) on the steering shaft.
NOTE : On vehicles with ADS, the steering angle sensor is clipped to the underside of the contact spiral and can only be replaced when the contact spiral (A45) is removed.
Installation is in the reverse of removal.
Dismantling the Contact Spiral :
The upper and lower sections of the contact spiral are clipped together. This connection is only disconnected due to the effect of excessive force or defective assembly. If this is the case, carefully coil up the contact spiral, compress carefully (do not trap the spiral) and re-assign the center position.
WARNING:
Do not use oils or greases in or on the contact spiral.
The band must not be installed kinked, use a new contact spiral, if necessary .
Center Position of Contact Spiral :
The center position of the contact spiral is decisive for the satisfactory function of the airbag and signalling system. When removed, it is guaranteed by the fixing screws.
If however the contact spiral has been turned, e.g.
when the steering coupling was removed,
by unscrewing the fixing screws completely, the center position is to be determined as follows:
Screw the fixing screws fully into the contact spiral.
Turn contact spiral clockwise until a resistance is detectable.
Turn contact spiral approx. 2 - 2.5 rotations anti-clockwise (turn back) until the fixing screws can be unscrewed again and fix the contact spiral.
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08-12-2006, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Saijin_Naib
Yeah, but lets not make it too serious! Okay? It needs to still be fun for work 
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Since this thread droped like 6 or 7 positions, I would like to show you guys something. I'm talking about 6,0 V12 1994 engine for cool $997($1=3zloty)
http://moto.allegro.pl/show_item.php?item=118919538
http://moto.allegro.pl/show_item.php?item=118919538
08-13-2006, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisDPham
2.5" is the center cap diameter.
http://moto.allegro.pl/show_item.php?item=119337760
08-13-2006, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmfiend
so i woke up this morning still drunk. wtf.
08-13-2006, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by GORBETTTEAM
How about these? LOL
http://moto.allegro.pl/show_item.php?item=119337760
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Dude, do you know any reason why clear corners that I just bought don't fit my OEM plugs? The OEM lights had a three socket prong, and the clears had a two socket prong. Any idea what I should do?
