Problems with my car
05-05-2009, 12:16 AM
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1987 Mercedes-Benz 300E
Problems with my car
I have a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300E
Its my first car
But it has some problems
If you guys could help with them:
-The speedometer does not work. The other gauges do work.
-Only some of the buttons in the dash work and there is little light. The previous owner installed a radio in the dash, he added a wire that is connected to the radio that is connected to 2 fuses.
-The heater/air conditioner does not work
-The sun roof has a very hard time closing and needs assistance to close.
-Other automated things have a hard time moving also.
-The belt squeaks (I have added belt dressing but it didn't help)
-The battery dies (Its new)
Things we have done:
-We added a new radiator
-We put in new spark plugs
-We added fluids to it
-We added a new battery
Also does anyone know where I can get its owners and repair manual.
Sorry for having so many problems, its my first car and me and my brother can't figure out how to fix these problems.
If you can give any advice as to how fix these problems I would be thankful
Its my first car
But it has some problems
If you guys could help with them:
-The speedometer does not work. The other gauges do work.
-Only some of the buttons in the dash work and there is little light. The previous owner installed a radio in the dash, he added a wire that is connected to the radio that is connected to 2 fuses.
-The heater/air conditioner does not work
-The sun roof has a very hard time closing and needs assistance to close.
-Other automated things have a hard time moving also.
-The belt squeaks (I have added belt dressing but it didn't help)
-The battery dies (Its new)
Things we have done:
-We added a new radiator
-We put in new spark plugs
-We added fluids to it
-We added a new battery
Also does anyone know where I can get its owners and repair manual.
Sorry for having so many problems, its my first car and me and my brother can't figure out how to fix these problems.
If you can give any advice as to how fix these problems I would be thankful
05-05-2009, 12:50 AM
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Check the voltage at the battery terminals with the car on and off. That will tell you if the alternator is not charging. You sure you don't just have something draining it?
To resolve the speedometer, first check the cable is still attached...Use a coathanger either side of the instrument cluster and use it to pull it out. Make sure the cable is screwed on all the way. If it is, you may want to check where it attaches at the transmission.
Replace all the fuses in the fuse box. Its under $10 for like 40 and over time they crack and can cause lots of electrical malfunctions.
Are you saying the heater AND the A/C do not work altogether? Do the fans work when you turn them on economy?
The bulbs in the console sometimes go dim or just die over time, I have the same problem in my 260E and I need to replace them.
To resolve the speedometer, first check the cable is still attached...Use a coathanger either side of the instrument cluster and use it to pull it out. Make sure the cable is screwed on all the way. If it is, you may want to check where it attaches at the transmission.
Replace all the fuses in the fuse box. Its under $10 for like 40 and over time they crack and can cause lots of electrical malfunctions.
Are you saying the heater AND the A/C do not work altogether? Do the fans work when you turn them on economy?
The bulbs in the console sometimes go dim or just die over time, I have the same problem in my 260E and I need to replace them.
05-05-2009, 11:40 AM
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Check the voltage at the battery terminals with the car on and off. That will tell you if the alternator is not charging. You sure you don't just have something draining it?
To resolve the speedometer, first check the cable is still attached...Use a coathanger either side of the instrument cluster and use it to pull it out. Make sure the cable is screwed on all the way. If it is, you may want to check where it attaches at the transmission.
Replace all the fuses in the fuse box. Its under $10 for like 40 and over time they crack and can cause lots of electrical malfunctions.
Are you saying the heater AND the A/C do not work altogether? Do the fans work when you turn them on economy?
The bulbs in the console sometimes go dim or just die over time, I have the same problem in my 260E and I need to replace them.
To resolve the speedometer, first check the cable is still attached...Use a coathanger either side of the instrument cluster and use it to pull it out. Make sure the cable is screwed on all the way. If it is, you may want to check where it attaches at the transmission.
Replace all the fuses in the fuse box. Its under $10 for like 40 and over time they crack and can cause lots of electrical malfunctions.
Are you saying the heater AND the A/C do not work altogether? Do the fans work when you turn them on economy?
The bulbs in the console sometimes go dim or just die over time, I have the same problem in my 260E and I need to replace them.
I would start with fuses and see if it resolves some of your problems (great suggestion ps2cho)! I replaced all of them last week and cleaned the fuse box and connectors (corrosion), since it was giving me troubles with sunroof, wipers, windows at times. No problems since fuse replacement. Good luck MBleetcar!
05-05-2009, 08:38 PM
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E430 (W210) ; E420 (W124) ; S 500 (W140) ; C230 (W202)
If you have to remove instrument cluster this is the info you will need
http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W124InstCluster
http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W124InstCluster
05-05-2009, 09:32 PM
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Squeeling may come from the 3" pulleys, you can isolate the noise source with a mechanics stethoscope. Make sure they have a cap on them as they will dry out. Check the belt tension. It could also be the alternator bearing depending on how much mileage is on your car.
Lube the sunroof track...
Lube the sunroof track...
