New Member - looking for pointers
07-25-2016, 05:48 PM
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1986 Carrera 3.2, 2015 GTI, 2000 ML320
New Member - looking for pointers
Hi all,
New member to this section of the forum. Formerly had an SLK32 AMG, sold it, and bought a 1986 Carrera. Just picked up an ML320 from 2000 as a DD and it needs some TLC.
There's a coolant leak somewhere, I'm thinking the reservoir, and none of the brake lights work, which I'm assuming is the brake light switch.
What are some other problem things I should look out for? Appreciate any tips as well on what the best shop manual is.
Porsche has a few with great pictures, hoping someone can steer me in the right direction here.
New member to this section of the forum. Formerly had an SLK32 AMG, sold it, and bought a 1986 Carrera. Just picked up an ML320 from 2000 as a DD and it needs some TLC.
There's a coolant leak somewhere, I'm thinking the reservoir, and none of the brake lights work, which I'm assuming is the brake light switch.
What are some other problem things I should look out for? Appreciate any tips as well on what the best shop manual is.
Porsche has a few with great pictures, hoping someone can steer me in the right direction here.
07-26-2016, 05:30 AM
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To find a leak in the cooling system, you should have it pressure tested at 20psi.
For the Brake Lights problem, you will need a test light.
Remove the cover under the Instrument Panel and access the BL Switch. Turn the key to pos. #2 and test the following wires:
Without touching the Brake Pedal, GREY & WHITE-test light should illuminate.
Manually push down on the Brake Pedal, BLUE wire-test light should illuminate. If the BLUE wire does not illuminate, you need a new BL Sw.
For the Brake Lights problem, you will need a test light.
Remove the cover under the Instrument Panel and access the BL Switch. Turn the key to pos. #2 and test the following wires:
Without touching the Brake Pedal, GREY & WHITE-test light should illuminate.
Manually push down on the Brake Pedal, BLUE wire-test light should illuminate. If the BLUE wire does not illuminate, you need a new BL Sw.
07-26-2016, 10:06 AM
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What does CP mean? Stop using abbreviations only you know what they mean.
Yes you can use a volt meter if you have three hands.
Yes you can use a volt meter if you have three hands.
Last edited by Maj. Dundee; 07-26-2016 at 10:21 AM.
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