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New E-Class W212 is 25 percent cheaper to produce
Word is the new E-Class W212 - debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January - will be 25 percent cheaper to produce than the current E-Class W211. 25(!!!!) per cent...
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Maybach ends 2013
Maybach ends in 2013.
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06 E350
I've noticed some really good prices on off-lease E class vehicles lately . There seems to be quite a selection out there . I've had my eye on an 2006 E350 with 15000 miles , They're asking 27000.00...
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EGR Valve
Is there an "EGR Valve" on a 1979 W123 300D?
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Door locks/lights and braking C280
When I slam the brakes on in my 1999 C280 the doors lock and the cabin lights come on. Is this by design or just some wiring fluke? Thanks EJ in NJ
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New Development on Glow Plug Problem
After days of grappling with a glow plug issue on my 1979 W123 300D, I called the dealership to verify the part number of my glow plugs, and was told that, with all the cranking I've done in the...
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OM603 fuel filter change
For the spin on fuel filter for my 300SDL, the bolt passing through the upper housing has a hole sideways in it. Does this hole need to line up with the hole in the housing or is it not important?...
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Mercedes does have electrical problems
I'm sure most have noticed the very low rating given to Mercedes recently, because of electrical problems. Like most people I took that rating lightly, until a few days ago. As I was entering the...
 
W123 Non-Start
What would cause a W123 1979 300D diesel to NOT FIRE at all, after changing glow plugs? Glow plugs are reinstalled and the electrical series correct according to glow plug wiring diagram. Other...
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Mercedes, Not US, To Bail Out Chrysler
In a huge surprise, Chrysler has decided to decline US government help and instead accept help from Mercedes, which still owns 20% of Chrysler. Under the plan, Chrysler will introduce competitive...
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W123 R134 Conversion
On the system there is a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor. I am assuming that the pressure sensor is to prevent the compressor from running if the refrigerant level gets too low. The...
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Glow Plug Problem
Thanks to all who responded to the earlier posts regarding glow plugs. I took the system apart again and changed the rail connectors to the right places--basically about the opposite of the way I had...
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scanner or code readers?
Hi all, My problem is when I stop, drive or back up the car surges (rpm normal about 800 surging 1600rpm. I would like some suggestions or what is a relatively priced scanner or code reader. I have...
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Glow Plug Weirdness
I have replaced all five glow plugs in my 1979 300D. After installing them and hooking everything up the way I thought it was when I took it apart, I attempted a start. First of all, the glow plug...
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300D Engine Component
As I was extracting the glowplugs from my 1979 300D, I noticed a wire broken that is normally connected to one of two pin-type wire connectors that connect to some kind of plugs in the head. The two...