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Dieselburns
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Date registered: May 2006
Location: New York, Long Island
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| Problems with my 78'300D
Hello, well as you may know I have purchased a 1978 300D non-turbo off of Ebay, about a month ago. Now so far here is my list of problems with the car I having trouble to evaluate. 1. Climate Control: I have the old style climate control,a nd nothing works, but the defroster. I have no clue what the problem is. Please help me! 2.Cab Lights: When I turn on the lights at night, only the exterior lights work, but the inside lights doesn't work at all. I have chacked the fuses and there all fine. Its pitch black inside. The past owner had tried to put a new radio in and all I get is a radio hanging out with a bunch of wires, and a lot of fuses in the glovebox, so I don't know if he screwed up with something 3.Uhhhhh.... I forgot, Ill be back with the 3rd problem...   Oh here are some pics of my 300D (Charlie Brown)!
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flyboyike
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| RE: Problems with my 78'300D
Gosh, DB, why do you think you'll get a different answer from the SAME people? http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1265312-78-300d-list-problems.html |
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Dieselburns
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Date registered: May 2006
Location: New York, Long Island
Vehicle(s): 78' MB 300D 87 Chief Cherokee
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| RE: Problems with my 78'300D
flyboyike - 6/9/2006 10:11 PM
Gosh, DB, why do you think you'll get a different answer from the SAME people? http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1265312-78-300d-list-problems.html
Solutions:
1. Climate control amplifier needs to be replaced. This is a little black box behind the glovebox. If that doesn't fix it, the servo is likely hosed.
2. You need a new dash light resistor that goes on the back of the gauge cluster.
3. Replace or adjust the vacuum modulator valve on the side of the transmission.
OMG! I totaly forgot to check that thread out! OMG! I'm I can't believe that! Thanks Flyboyike!
There number 3
3. This is the most scariest problem I have with the car. The Transmission is eratic when it shifts into gears. The car will get to its speed, but the way the gears change doesn't sound right and feel right. Im not sure if it has to do with the vacuum. The transmission is playing games, because sometimes its ruff or smooth, depends how throtle is pressed |
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Nutz
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| RE: Problems with my 78'300D
Somebody has smoked themselves retarded  |
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Dieselburns
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Date registered: May 2006
Location: New York, Long Island
Vehicle(s): 78' MB 300D 87 Chief Cherokee
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| RE: Problems with my 78'300D
I know im such a burnout...
So whats the history with these old Climate controls, I here horrible stories... |
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Nutz
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| RE: Problems with my 78'300D
Save a couple of those MickyD checks  You're going to need them to purchase the servo  |
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iNeon
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| Re: Problems with my 78'300D
Well-- Here is a question I have always wondered about, and it fits this thread=)
How challenging is it to just pull the dash and install manual controls for the old troublesome climate control system? 240Ds are common at pull a part type places and they all(?) came with the easier manual controls. Could it be done?
Cheaper than a servo replacement? |
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flyboyike
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| Re: Problems with my 78'300D
iNeon - 6/10/2006 6:49 AM Well-- Here is a question I have always wondered about, and it fits this thread=) How challenging is it to just pull the dash and install manual controls for the old troublesome climate control system? 240Ds are common at pull a part type places and they all(?) came with the easier manual controls. Could it be done? Cheaper than a servo replacement? It can be done, but by the time you get done replacing all that stuff, it probably will be no cheaper than a servo. |
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Dieselburns
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Date registered: May 2006
Location: New York, Long Island
Vehicle(s): 78' MB 300D 87 Chief Cherokee
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| RE: Problems with my 78'300D
Nutz - 6/10/2006 12:36 AM
Save a couple of those MickyD checks You're going to need them to purchase the servo
You realy have to stop with the stereotype of working at mcdonalds. |
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Nutz
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| RE: Problems with my 78'300D
Dieselburns - 6/10/2006 10:56 AM Nutz - 6/10/2006 12:36 AM Save a couple of those MickyD checks You're going to need them to purchase the servo You realy have to stop with the stereotype of working at mcdonalds. Where do you work at now ? |
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BenzDieselTuner
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| Re: Problems with my 78'300D
at least as a member of management, he doesnt have to do the crappy stuff, just spervise................. |
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BenzDieselTuner
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| Re: Problems with my 78'300D
nice car, btw, as i am seeing it now the first time..........nice cars anyways.......i like a driveway that has Benz(s) in it......... |
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flyboyike
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| RE: Problems with my 78'300D
Dieselburns - 6/10/2006 1:56 PM You realy have to stop with the stereotype of working at mcdonalds. Why? |
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Dieselburns
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Date registered: May 2006
Location: New York, Long Island
Vehicle(s): 78' MB 300D 87 Chief Cherokee
Posts: 2251
| RE: Problems with my 78'300D
Because its insulting me, I work at mcd, but dont let mcd define me... |
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Dieselburns
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Date registered: May 2006
Location: New York, Long Island
Vehicle(s): 78' MB 300D 87 Chief Cherokee
Posts: 2251
| RE: Problems with my 78'300D
I would like to get chrome bundts in the near future, problem is that there to much money. I love the color on "Charlie Brown"! The car looks very luxrious, with a the nice brown paint, the tan interior and electric windows, sunroof, climate control, a radio, all wood is good, and the car runs fine!  |
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BenzDieselTuner
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these wheels look much more correct, with chrome on them, i think......... |
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