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What is this discussion about? Mercedes-Benz 300-Class, Engine, Fuel System, Diesel, Coupe, Sedan

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#86 of 2231 by sgrd0q May 30, 2002 (8:56 am)
Mr_Shiftright HOST said: IF you lift the hood of a GM car (which is a perfectly okay car for the money) you see lots of plastic snaps and plastic wire ties instead of bolts and nuts and metal fasteners, and lots of sealed units that cannot be disassembled; also lots of plastic tubing instead of steel or aluminum. You just stick your hands in some of the engine compartments and just the pressure of your wrists or arms breaks things.   I wonder if the new entry level Mercedes is as cheap...
#87 of 2231 by jrosasmc May 30, 2002 (11:56 am)
I think the current entry-level Mercedes cars are really really cheap.
#88 of 2231 by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 30, 2002 (1:12 pm)
Actually I haven't looked under the hood but I will and I'll let you know what I see under there.
#89 of 2231 I haven't looked under the hood, either. by haspelbein May 30, 2002 (1:29 pm)
I had one as a rental for a week. The interior materials are nice, and the powertrain with the 6spd is laudable. You can cruise quite nicely at high speeds without too much engine noise. I had no reason to look under the hood, though.   I can definitely say that it doesn't have the old Mercedes "tank feel" to it. But that is merely a personal preference.   My issue is rather, that for $30K, you a have a pretty decent set of competitive products.
#90 of 2231 by sgrd0q May 31, 2002 (5:35 am)
Thanks Shifty! Please let us know.
#91 of 2231 Power windows and sunroof by anibalb Jun 03, 2002 (7:29 am)
Hello,   In three of my power windows when I close them all the way and hold the button the motor stops working once the window is closed. However, one of them and the sunroof, the motor keeps going as long as I hold the button down. What do I need to do to fix that. Since the other 3 stop I suppose the fourth and the sunroof should do the same. Anyone have tips. Thanks.
#92 of 2231 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 03, 2002 (8:18 am)
The sunroof motor doesn't stop automatically, you have to release the button.   Not sure about the power window...it SHOULD stop but I don't know if it can be adjusted to do so or if that's a defect in the motor itself. If adjustable, you'd need to look at the factory manual. If it's in the motor, I'd just live with it, it's a bit of a pain to change all that out.
#93 of 2231 Sunroof! by anibalb Jun 03, 2002 (10:08 am)
Mr. S,   Thanks. I guess it is a delicate balance in knowing when the roof is fully closed and overdoing it. I am always afraid that I will burn out the motor. But perhaps there is really no damage since after 20 years it is still working.   My Tac has been working all weekend and I am going to lube the speedometer to see if eliminates the vibrating from 0 mph to about 30mph.   I see some 300D's and the rear of the car is sig. higer than the front of the car. And some the rear kind of sags a bit. I like the higher look since it looks peppy. My car just got new shocks 1 1/2 years ago. Could it be the Springs?   Finally, at 75mph my tac reads 3500 rpm's. That seems a bit high. Is this about right?   Mr. S. I really appreciate the info. I think I will eventually get the CD manuals! But that doesn't show you how to test for things!
#94 of 2231 Cruise Control by anibalb Jun 03, 2002 (10:18 am)
Hello,   I have realized that my CC does not work. Or perhaps I don't know how to operate it. I was on the highway and simply moved that lever attached to the steering wheel. I tried up and down and nothing seemed to work. Is there a button that I have to press to turn it on? On new cars there is. Am I not doing it right? Also, I see that there are a bunch of CC components. What do I look for to get it to work?   I hope the answer is that I am not operating it right. Since the A/C works excellent. Only that when it is on automatic the fan seems to stay at high. I thought that as the car cooled it would slow down.   I know I ask a lot of questions. Curiosity!!! And I enjoy working these things out. So I am always most thankful for tips.
#95 of 2231 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 03, 2002 (11:04 am)
The CC on those cars isn't very good. Mine works like SOME of the time, when the car is warmed up. It's all done with that little stick. You pull it toward you to turn it on and then up to set the speed. You could check your fuses.

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