http://pointedthree.com PointedThree - G-Class http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=27056 Haven't posted on here for a while, apologies for that.
My LHD G 500 is in need of a new Chassis here in the UK (ravages of salt). MB Dealer tells me they're no longer available new. Surprises me. Can anyone here confirm that is the case or if so, any sources of good used, anywhere within Europe?. It may have to be parted out otherwise and I really don't want to do that after 18 years ownership.
Any input really appreciated.
Cheers
David P.]]> http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=27055
found the ecu fuse blown 7.5 amp put s new one in and the poof. we'll I found water dripping on to the ecu.

so I need to figure out why I have water leaking inside and how difficult a replacement ECU is going to be

thoughts?

2004 g500]]> http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=25176 Edit- here’s the link. https://mercedesengines.net/300-turbo/
Read 2nd paragraph below the table of engines available.]]> http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=27054 Anyway, I want one installed and I ordered one: Arifayz standalone Wi-Fi camera with loop recorder.
About $60 with the cable transformer kit. (The kit does away with the cigarette lighter plug. not shown.)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7WND1G2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
It requires a full time 12-volt fused connection and a cell phone to view the recorded pics.
Setup on the cellphone was easy enough, but I had to figure a way to get the cable with 12 to 5 vdc converter connected to the 12 volts.
I was at a loss as to where I would route it and to what place on the 2025 G550.
I finally located thru YouTube where the battery is located in the G.
It is under the rear cargo floor.
It was cold today, but I found the sockets and star drive to open the four bolts on the cargo panel floor.
Sure enough, it is very east to find.
This location will make it easy to route the wire over from the rear door window to the rubber trim and down to the floor in the rear, the into the battery area.
Connections should be easy once I get it open.
Got to wait for the warm weather next week as promised.]]> http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=18931 http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=26389 It only had 34,800 miles on it after 9 years.
Yes, gone to the salvage yard.
On Wednesday after lunch a fatal accident occurred that caused the G550 to die a permeant death.
Had I been in anything other than a Gwagen I would be in the hospital, but I walked away unhurt, not even a scratch.
However, there is a bright side to the story, I am in the process of getting a new 2025 G550 with the l6 engine.

]]> http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=27053 https://www.google.com/search?q=does+Mercedes+Benz+gather+driving+data+on+my+2025+G550&sca_esv=fc1c730d332ca106&sxsrf=ANbL-n624G1j8WfLz7NP8IGpRLl0GkvD8g%3A1769455256089&source=hp&ei=mL53adywA_anptQPzpHcoQE&iflsig=AFdpzrgAAAAAaXfMqNL9RFqam6op4L0lYJLAn7nb_Nv0&ved=0ahUKEwjc3O6_9qmSAxX2k4kEHc4INxQQ4dUDCCE&uact=5&oq=does+Mercedes+Benz+gather+driving+data+on+my+2025+G550&gs_lp=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_EFMFKWS67u8vaSBwQ4LjQ3oAfUuAKyBwQ3LjQ3uAeVNcIHCDEyLjMzLjEwyAdmgAgA&sclient=gws-wiz]]> http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=22987
Anyone know a part number for this, or know of a different model that has the correct set up?]]> http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=25151 http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=25115 I am planning a trip to Europe for 3 weeks this December 2024, and would love to schedule a tour of factory and Schöckl ride. Has anyone here done this?
The only link I could find was $2000 / person, and that's honestly out of my budget. $6000 for myself, my wife and son is too much!]]> http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=27052 one tire has an air leak so it it was flat I fixed that but i think the car alarm went off. I was going to unlock the car to shut it off but didn't as it stopped - think this might have been an error.
so a few weeks pass and no start battery dead.

charged it up over a few days unplugged it and assumed it would work few days later but the car won't recognize the key




today battery is charged 12.2 after sitting few weeks and 12.35 on charger.

I can put the key in the ignition but the car won't recognize it or that I put a key in.
key fob won't turn alarm on or off I have 2 fobs one is fairly new and hardly used. red light flashes on the key fob.

if I put the metal key in the driver's door it locks unlocks the door physically but not electronically.

I did have a fob just fail a few years ago It worked when it wanted to. the older of the 2 I have might have started doing the same thing
occasionally while driving all the dash lights would flash.

but the new key fob didn't do this but it's hardly used so maybe not the best data point

so today the car won't recognize any key

looking for ideas
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M110 engine, turn key cold. Solenoid clicks, lights come on, fuel pump comes on. Starter does not engage. But if I hold the key rather than release and retry, in about ten to twenty seconds (or more sometimes), the starter engages and the car starts.

Has anyone had this, and what was the cause?

Context:

I recently replaced the M110-994 engine with a 65,000 km M110-984 motor out of a same-year W123 280E. I had a truck mechanic do the hard stuff of pull and replace including the starter wiring. I've been fixing a lot of wiring now - the alternator wire fell off when I touched it. The regulator is pumping out 15.6V. All the lights burned out at the same time (they were inspected and worked in the morning, all burned out that evening when started the car on the ferry to drive home. The cold start valve is not spraying when activated. During the time I am holding the key on, the fuel pump remains on. So a lot of stuff to deal with, but I would like to get the cranking solved first.

I have a new matching solenoid (same brand and number) ready to install, but want to avoid it if I can because it is nasty work without a car hoist (and the mechanics on the island are booked two months in advance).

My sense is the solenoid has carboned up and when I apply juice it warms up, breaks down the resistance and finally turns over the crank. But I don't know enough about solenoids to be sure.

The solenoid has a sticker saying it was made in 2011, and we know the engine has been driven a total of 3 km since then, so it is effectively new, but has been sitting for 14 years, much of that outside in the damp New Zealand climate.]]> http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=25113 Have come across a strange condition where the transfer case gear selector has popped into N, while selecting Reverse in the transmission shift knob. This condition was very intermittent and has happened maybe 4 times.
Recently had my car serviced and asked them to check it out, it did not do it while they had it so no action was taken.
Picked my car up, drove about 150 miles without issue, and suddenly it did it on the highway at speed, I pulled over, shifted the TC into H and continued driving. This happened 3 more times and the car is now back at the shop.
Concern is the TC might need to be replaced if that is something that cannot be fixed.
I searched the forum and the only similar situation I could find was someone who had a spare TC and swapped it out until they we could diagnose further. That is not the case for me unfortunately!
I checked with MB and it seems the TC is NLA as a new part.
I checked with Europa and they say there is no fix as individual components are not available and what they do is source a newer MBUSA TC and swap those guts into my cars existing TC.
Any comments or thoughts on this situation would be greatly appreciated.
Antonio
]]> http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=25138 Is there a way to identify a M104 vs. a M112 powered G320 by the exterior or possibly dash picture in the late 1990s (before the facelift)?

I'm wondering if the fender vents might indicate a M112 V6 G320?

Or - does anyone know the month/year or VIN cutoff when the G320 had the M112?

Thanks!

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