[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 75, Issue 2

JONATHAN REYES jojonrey at gmail.com
Fri Sep 3 00:40:46 EDT 2010


seat belt presenter , most likely your problem is the relay box mounted on
the assembly . you can try swapping the relay box from the passenger side
just to make sure . they are both the same , hope this helps , Jon

On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 12:33 AM, JONATHAN REYES <jojonrey at gmail.com> wrote:


> firing order . passenger side 1 2 3 4 starting from the front , driver's

> side 5 6 7 8 starting from the front , hope this helps , Jon

>

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>> 1. Re: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 75, Issue 1 (calvin young)

>> 2. Re: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 75, Issue 1 (Markus Meyer)

>> 3. Re: Seat belt presenter + motor operation (Dick Spellman)

>> 4. Heater Blower (Camran Nassiri)

>> 5. Fouled Spark Plug (Henry Viveiros)

>> 6. Re: Heater Blower (Ronny 560sec)

>> 7. Re: Heater Blower (Markus Meyer)

>> 8. Re: Heater Blower (mavris2)

>> 9. Re: Fouled Spark Plug (Josh Allen)

>> 10. Re: Heater Blower (Ronny 560sec)

>> 11. Re: Heater Blower (Ronny 560sec)

>> 12. Re: Seat belt presenter + motor operation (H?land, ?ge)

>> 13. Re: Heater Blower (Chet Hwilka)

>> 14. Re: Fouled Spark Plug (Chet Hwilka)

>> 15. Re: Seat belt presenter + motor operation (Dick Spellman)

>> 16. Re: Fouled Spark Plug (Henry Viveiros)

>> 17. Re: Fouled Spark Plug (Camran Nassiri)

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>> Message: 1

>> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:41:36 -0400

>> From: "calvin young" <calvinyoung at cox.net>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 75, Issue 1

>> To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>> Message-ID: <7A7EF8896CD3452D806265C369CEE2A9 at calvinPC>

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>>

>> thanks Josh for such a lot of work and complete info. Unfortunately, the

>> 83

>> has a different setup, I believe. It does not use a sliding jaw

>> arrangement. Instead it has a 90 degree graket upon which the window

>> rests.

>> This item is bolted on. I will send you pics to your computer as these

>> will

>> not go on the list.

>>

>> As I got further into this item, I am, as always impressed with MB

>> engineering. Usually very simple and effective, but also strong. The

>> issue

>> is with the metal rod that holds the glass. This rod rests in a rubber

>> gasket. On the rod are three flanges. The regulator attaches to these

>> flanges. In my case, two of the three are broken and probably have been

>> for

>> some time. I doubt if the rod is a separately purchased item, which is

>> why

>> the previous owner's mechanic just put the regulator in without changing

>> the

>> glass.

>>

>> Hope I can locate the flange or even a broken glass in which the flange is

>> not longer needed. Failing that, I might have to purchase a new driver's

>> door glass.

>>

>> Thanks again

>>

>> Cal

>>

>> >

>> > Message: 2

>> > Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:58:19 -0700

>> > From: Josh Allen <heyallen at null-ptr.net>

>> > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Regulator Woes

>> >

>> > Read the first linked article, it shows good pictures of what a failed

>> > slide jaw looks like, and walks you through replacing one the easy way.

>> > It's not particularly fun to do, but much cheaper than buying a whole

>> > regulator, and shouldn't take more than an hour or two, especially once

>> > you've done it the first time.

>> >

>> > Here are a few links about the sliding jaw.

>> >

>> http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=256862&highlight=slide+jaw+w126

>> >

>> > Jaw types:

>> > right angle

>> >

>> https://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=nigm0xjyjx2xtw55lqxvanaj&partnumber=1267200042

>> >

>> > flat

>> >

>> https://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=nigm0xjyjx2xtw55lqxvanaj&partnumber=1267200142

>> >

>> >

>> > I haven't had to work on the windows on my SEC as yet, but from looking

>> > my car up in the EPC, it looks like the SEC's use the flat jaw just like

>> > my SD did.

>> >

>> > Following the guide linked above, I was able to replace a pair of these

>> > sliding jaws without needing a punch to secure the new jaw, though a die

>> > grinder or drill makes removing the old one much easier.

>> >

>> > -Josh

>>

>>

>>

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>> Message: 2

>> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:56:26 -0400

>> From: Markus Meyer <markusfmeyer at gmail.com>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 75, Issue 1

>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>> Message-ID:

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>>

>> Not sure I followed the entire thread here, but in my case, the glass

>> itself

>> came "unglued" from the track, so I had a glass place apply some new glue

>> to

>> hold it in place. They don't use that entire rubber gasket idea anymore.

>>

>> The track then attaches to the scissors type arm that moves the window up

>> and down via the motor and toothed wheel. The frame is bolted to the

>> door.

>> A common failure point from twisting/flexing over the years is these

>> attachment points, either the glass to the track, the toothed wheel at the

>> motor, or the attachment points at the door. I got lucky on another car

>> and

>> just had the one bolt come loose, all did not and the hole itself wasn't

>> sheared larger so I was able to reinstall with a washer.

>>

>> Markus

>>

>> On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 12:41 PM, calvin young <calvinyoung at cox.net>

>> wrote:

>>

>> > thanks Josh for such a lot of work and complete info. Unfortunately,

>> the

>> > 83 has a different setup, I believe. It does not use a sliding jaw

>> > arrangement. Instead it has a 90 degree graket upon which the window

>> rests.

>> > This item is bolted on. I will send you pics to your computer as these

>> will

>> > not go on the list.

>> >

>> > As I got further into this item, I am, as always impressed with MB

>> > engineering. Usually very simple and effective, but also strong. The

>> issue

>> > is with the metal rod that holds the glass. This rod rests in a rubber

>> > gasket. On the rod are three flanges. The regulator attaches to these

>> > flanges. In my case, two of the three are broken and probably have been

>> for

>> > some time. I doubt if the rod is a separately purchased item, which is

>> why

>> > the previous owner's mechanic just put the regulator in without changing

>> the

>> > glass.

>> >

>> > Hope I can locate the flange or even a broken glass in which the flange

>> is

>> > not longer needed. Failing that, I might have to purchase a new

>> driver's

>> > door glass.

>> >

>> > Thanks again

>> >

>> > Cal

>> >

>> >

>> >> Message: 2

>> >> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:58:19 -0700

>> >> From: Josh Allen <heyallen at null-ptr.net>

>> >> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Regulator Woes

>> >>

>> >> Read the first linked article, it shows good pictures of what a failed

>> >> slide jaw looks like, and walks you through replacing one the easy way.

>> >> It's not particularly fun to do, but much cheaper than buying a whole

>> >> regulator, and shouldn't take more than an hour or two, especially once

>> >> you've done it the first time.

>> >>

>> >> Here are a few links about the sliding jaw.

>> >>

>> >>

>> http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=256862&highlight=slide+jaw+w126

>> >>

>> >> Jaw types:

>> >> right angle

>> >>

>> >>

>> https://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=nigm0xjyjx2xtw55lqxvanaj&partnumber=1267200042

>> >>

>> >> flat

>> >>

>> >>

>> https://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=nigm0xjyjx2xtw55lqxvanaj&partnumber=1267200142

>> >>

>> >>

>> >> I haven't had to work on the windows on my SEC as yet, but from looking

>> >> my car up in the EPC, it looks like the SEC's use the flat jaw just

>> like

>> >> my SD did.

>> >>

>> >> Following the guide linked above, I was able to replace a pair of these

>> >> sliding jaws without needing a punch to secure the new jaw, though a

>> die

>> >> grinder or drill makes removing the old one much easier.

>> >>

>> >> -Josh

>> >>

>> >

>> >

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>> Message: 3

>> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:19:27 -0400

>> From: Dick Spellman <dick.spellman at gmail.com>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Seat belt presenter + motor operation

>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

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>> Hi Asge,

>>

>> This sounds like a stripped gear on the extender arm motor (a common

>> problem). There is a limit switch that stops the motor when the arm

>> retracts or extends to it's limits presuming the gears are okay.

>>

>> >From the MB factory you have a nylon gear on the extender motor. Go to

>> this

>> link for a detailed write-up done by Satish (this list's founder) for more

>> info on how to repair. <

>>

>> http://www.mbcoupes.com/repairarticles/seatbeltpresenter/seatbeltpresenter.htm

>> >

>>

>> I made the repair he details in 2000 or 2001 on both arms using the metal

>> gear originally built by Autolux. They continue to work to this day. I

>> think George Murphy at Performance Analysis in Tennesee, USA now makes or

>> resells these aluminum replacement gears.

>>

>> Regards,

>> Dick

>>

>> On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 2:23 AM, "H?land, ?ge" <

>> aage.haaland at helse-vest-ikt.no> wrote:

>>

>> > Hello SEC-fans.

>> >

>> > I need some advice and help for my MB 420 SEC 1986 concerning the

>> > motor/regulation for the Seat Belt Presenter. Suddenly the seat belt

>> motor

>> > started running all the time even the ignition is off and even the fuse

>> > is out, that means running until the battery is flat. I opened the side

>> > panel and and removed the el. plug from the motor connected to a black

>> > box/regulation/operation as a first aid. Questions: Is the problem the

>> > motor in itself or the black box, is there any fuse, can the box be

>> fixed.

>> > I'm seeking the valuable experience out in the mbcoupes world.

>> >

>> > I would appreciate very much your advice.

>> >

>> > Regards

>> > Aage Haaland

>> > Norway

>> >

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>> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:52:09 -0700

>> From: Camran Nassiri <mbzman560 at hotmail.com>

>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>> To: MBZ Club 560SEC <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>> Message-ID: <COL106-W8BE76C1D1722B56DFB391EB8B0 at phx.gbl>

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>>

>> I wanted to let you guys know that after 3 blower motors we found out that

>> the noise was actually coming from the aspirator motor. I kept hearing

>> screeching noises from the area where the heater blower motor is. I bought

>> and replaced the motor three times to no avail. The noise was still there

>> even with the heater/AC switched off; especially during the cold mornings.

>> After three motors it was determined that the noise was coming from the

>> aspirator motor. This is so you guys know and don't follow the same rabbit

>> trail I followed.

>>

>> Thanks,

>> Camran

>> 91 420SEL, 80 240D

>>

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>> Message: 5

>> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:24:20 -0700

>> From: "Henry Viveiros" <henryviv at oigp.net>

>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Fouled Spark Plug

>> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

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>>

>> My 1991 560 SEC had been running rough and the dealership diagnosed the

>> problem as a #4 fouled plug that may be caused by a valve seal. They

>> cleaned

>> the plug and things seem to be OK. Is the #4 plug on the right or left

>> side?

>>

>> My question is: can I remove the spark plug and clean it every once in a

>> while-I'm really not into taking the engine apart to replace the valve

>> seals.

>>

>> When I look at the spark plugs I can just see the tip of the top and not

>> the

>> part that the socket would fit on. Can I just slip a socket onto the plug

>> to

>> determine the correct size to use? I haven't been able to "feel" if I am

>> actually on the plug or not. Am I likely to cause any problems (breaking

>> the

>> plug)? I don't want to cause any more problems than I already have.

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>> Message: 6

>> Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:02:42 -0700

>> From: "Ronny 560sec" <ronny.geenen at verizon.net>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>> Message-ID: <085D69F569CD485CB26E6A37F0AF067B at Puget69875>

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>>

>> What is an aspirator motor?

>>

>> Ronny

>>

>>

>> From: Camran Nassiri

>> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:52 PM

>> To: MBZ Club 560SEC

>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>>

>>

>> I wanted to let you guys know that after 3 blower motors we found out that

>> the noise was actually coming from the aspirator motor. I kept hearing

>> screeching noises from the area where the heater blower motor is. I bought

>> and replaced the motor three times to no avail. The noise was still there

>> even with the heater/AC switched off; especially during the cold mornings.

>> After three motors it was determined that the noise was coming from the

>> aspirator motor. This is so you guys know and don't follow the same rabbit

>> trail I followed.

>>

>> Thanks,

>> Camran

>> 91 420SEL, 80 240D

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

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>> Message: 7

>> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:21:04 -0400

>> From: Markus Meyer <markusfmeyer at gmail.com>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>> Message-ID:

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>> There is a little motor that sucks the air through the overhead area past

>> the temp sensor to help decide in auto mode if the fan should run higher

>> or

>> slower. Its located to the right of the glovebox if my memory is correct.

>>

>> Markus

>>

>> On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 6:02 PM, Ronny 560sec <ronny.geenen at verizon.net

>> >wrote:

>>

>> > What is an aspirator motor?

>> >

>> > Ronny

>> >

>> > *From:* Camran Nassiri <mbzman560 at hotmail.com>

>> > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:52 PM

>> > *To:* MBZ Club 560SEC <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>> > *Subject:* [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>> >

>> > I wanted to let you guys know that after 3 blower motors we found out

>> that

>> > the noise was actually coming from the aspirator motor. I kept hearing

>> > screeching noises from the area where the heater blower motor is. I

>> bought

>> > and replaced the motor three times to no avail. The noise was still

>> there

>> > even with the heater/AC switched off; especially during the cold

>> mornings.

>> > After three motors it was determined that the noise was coming from the

>> > aspirator motor. This is so you guys know and don't follow the same

>> rabbit

>> > trail I followed.

>> >

>> > Thanks,

>> > Camran

>> > 91 420SEL, 80 240D

>> >

>> >

>> >

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>> >

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>> >

>> >

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>> Message: 8

>> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 23:41:18 -0400

>> From: mavris2 <mavris2 at comcast.net>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

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>> I belive its the one thats for the interior cabin sensor i belive for the

>> climate control system

>> Jason

>>

>> -----Original Message-----

>> From: Ronny 560sec <ronny.geenen at verizon.net>

>> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 6:02 PM

>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>>

>> What is an aspirator motor?

>> ?

>> Ronny?

>>

>> From: Camran Nassiri

>> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:52 PM

>> To: MBZ Club 560SEC

>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>>

>> I wanted to let you guys know that after 3 blower motors we found out that

>> the noise was actually coming from the aspirator motor.? I kept hearing

>> screeching noises from the area where the heater blower motor is.? I bought

>> and replaced the motor three times to no avail.? The noise was still there

>> even with the heater/AC switched off; especially during the cold mornings.?

>> After three motors it was determined that the noise was coming from the

>> aspirator motor.? This is so you guys know and don't follow the same rabbit

>> trail I followed.

>>

>> Thanks,

>> Camran

>> 91 420SEL, 80 240D

>>

>>

>>

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>> Message: 9

>> Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:34:48 -0700

>> From: Josh Allen <heyallen at null-ptr.net>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Fouled Spark Plug

>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>> Message-ID: <4C7F2968.2050605 at null-ptr.net>

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>> On 9/1/2010 2:24 PM, Henry Viveiros wrote:

>> >

>> > My 1991 560 SEC had been running rough and the dealership diagnosed

>> > the problem as a #4 fouled plug that may be caused by a valve seal.

>> > They cleaned the plug and things seem to be OK. Is the #4 plug on the

>> > right or left side?

>> >

>> > My question is: can I remove the spark plug and clean it every once in

>> > a while---I'm really not into taking the engine apart to replace the

>> > valve seals.

>> >

>> > When I look at the spark plugs I can just see the tip of the top and

>> > not the part that the socket would fit on. Can I just slip a socket

>> > onto the plug to determine the correct size to use? I haven't been

>> > able to "feel" if I am actually on the plug or not. Am I likely to

>> > cause any problems (breaking the plug)? I don't want to cause any more

>> > problems than I already have.

>> >

>> >

>>

>>

>> If I remember correctly, it was the larger of the two common plug socket

>> sizes, and I see no reason you'd damage the plug, as long as you're

>> reasonably careful about not just jamming it in there and pushing some

>> more!

>>

>> As to cylinder numbering, on the M117 engine, cylinders 1-4 are the

>> right bank, front to rear, with 4-6 on the left bank, front to rear.

>>

>> http://www.autotrend.us/firingorder126.JPG

>>

>> -Josh

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>> Message: 10

>> Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:48:18 -0700

>> From: "Ronny 560sec" <ronny.geenen at verizon.net>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

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>>

>> Thank you,

>>

>> Ronny

>>

>>

>> From: Markus Meyer

>> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 3:21 PM

>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>>

>>

>> There is a little motor that sucks the air through the overhead area past

>> the temp sensor to help decide in auto mode if the fan should run higher or

>> slower. Its located to the right of the glovebox if my memory is correct.

>>

>> Markus

>>

>>

>> On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 6:02 PM, Ronny 560sec <ronny.geenen at verizon.net>

>> wrote:

>>

>> What is an aspirator motor?

>>

>> Ronny

>>

>>

>> From: Camran Nassiri

>> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:52 PM

>> To: MBZ Club 560SEC

>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>>

>>

>> I wanted to let you guys know that after 3 blower motors we found out

>> that the noise was actually coming from the aspirator motor. I kept hearing

>> screeching noises from the area where the heater blower motor is. I bought

>> and replaced the motor three times to no avail. The noise was still there

>> even with the heater/AC switched off; especially during the cold mornings.

>> After three motors it was determined that the noise was coming from the

>> aspirator motor. This is so you guys know and don't follow the same rabbit

>> trail I followed.

>>

>> Thanks,

>> Camran

>> 91 420SEL, 80 240D

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

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>>

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>>

>>

>>

>>

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>> Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:48:37 -0700

>> From: "Ronny 560sec" <ronny.geenen at verizon.net>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>> Message-ID: <32631CA86F93449B94E82CA6A323440D at Puget69875>

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>>

>> Thank you,

>>

>> Ronny

>>

>>

>> From: mavris2

>> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 8:41 PM

>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>>

>>

>> I belive its the one thats for the interior cabin sensor i belive for the

>> climate control system

>> Jason

>>

>>

>>

>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

>> From: Ronny 560sec <ronny.geenen at verizon.net>

>> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 6:02 PM

>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>>

>>

>> What is an aspirator motor?

>>

>> Ronny

>>

>>

>> From: Camran Nassiri

>> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:52 PM

>> To: MBZ Club 560SEC

>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>>

>>

>> I wanted to let you guys know that after 3 blower motors we found out that

>> the noise was actually coming from the aspirator motor. I kept hearing

>> screeching noises from the area where the heater blower motor is. I bought

>> and replaced the motor three times to no avail. The noise was still there

>> even with the heater/AC switched off; especially during the cold mornings.

>> After three motors it was determined that the noise was coming from the

>> aspirator motor. This is so you guys know and don't follow the same rabbit

>> trail I followed.

>>

>> Thanks,

>> Camran

>> 91 420SEL, 80 240D

>>

>>

>>

>>

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>> Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 08:15:30 +0200

>> From: "H?land, ?ge" <aage.haaland at helse-vest-ikt.no>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Seat belt presenter + motor operation

>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

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>> Hi Dick.

>> Thank you for your advice an .

>>

>> I opened the side panel and can see the 2 plastic gears running smoothly

>> all the time; is the limit switch dependant of the plastic gears.

>> What confuse me in addition is that the extender motor is running even the

>> ignition is off and the fuse for extender motor is out.

>> As a none technical person I can not understand this.

>>

>> If you have any additional information / ideas I wold have appreciate that

>> very much.

>>

>> Have a nice day.

>>

>> Regars Aage

>>

>>

>> ________________________________

>>

>> Fra: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:

>> mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] P? vegne av Dick Spellman

>> Sendt: 1. september 2010 19:19

>> Til: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

>> Emne: Re: [W126 Coupe] Seat belt presenter + motor operation

>>

>>

>> Hi Asge,

>>

>> This sounds like a stripped gear on the extender arm motor (a

>> common problem). There is a limit switch that stops the motor when the arm

>> retracts or extends to it's limits presuming the gears are okay.

>>

>> From the MB factory you have a nylon gear on the extender motor.

>> Go to this link for a detailed write-up done by Satish (this list's

>> founder) for more info on how to repair. <

>> http://www.mbcoupes.com/repairarticles/seatbeltpresenter/seatbeltpresenter.htm

>> >

>>

>> I made the repair he details in 2000 or 2001 on both arms using the

>> metal gear originally built by Autolux. They continue to work to this day.

>> I think George Murphy at Performance Analysis in Tennesee, USA now makes

>> or resells these aluminum replacement gears.

>>

>> Regards,

>> Dick

>>

>>

>> On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 2:23 AM, "H?land, ?ge" <

>> aage.haaland at helse-vest-ikt.no> wrote:

>>

>>

>> Hello SEC-fans.

>>

>> I need some advice and help for my MB 420 SEC 1986

>> concerning the motor/regulation for the Seat Belt Presenter. Suddenly the

>> seat belt motor started running all the time even the ignition is off and

>> even the fuse is out, that means running until the battery is flat. I opened

>> the side panel and and removed the el. plug from the motor connected to a

>> black box/regulation/operation as a first aid. Questions: Is the problem

>> the motor in itself or the black box, is there any fuse, can the box be

>> fixed. I'm seeking the valuable experience out in the mbcoupes world.

>>

>> I would appreciate very much your advice.

>>

>> Regards

>> Aage Haaland

>> Norway

>>

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>> Message: 13

>> Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 06:44:00 -0400

>> From: "Chet Hwilka" <chwilka at comcast.net>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>> Message-ID: <1F2BA7F5127B4B19AEEFB9F5004A0743 at Chethp>

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>> Boy that's weird.. Coincidently, I just replaced mine today..

>>

>>

>>

>> Got it from:

>>

>> http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=oeyk1k551edymsvo3qnk2xym

>> <

>> http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=oeyk1k551edymsvo3qnk2xym&

>>

>> makeid=800016 at Mercedes&modelid=1195219 at 560SEC&year=1989&cid=24 at AC%20%26%20He

>> at%20-%20Climate%20Control&gid=11314 at HVAC%20Sampler%20Blower%20Motor>

>> &makeid=800016 at Mercedes&modelid=1195219 at 560SEC&year=1989&cid=24 at AC

>> %20%26%20H

>> eat%20-%20Climate%20Control&gid=11314 at HVAC%20Sampler%20Blower%20Motor

>>

>>

>>

>> Chet

>>

>>

>>

>> _____

>>

>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com

>> ]

>> On Behalf Of Camran Nassiri

>> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 4:52 PM

>> To: MBZ Club 560SEC

>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Heater Blower

>>

>>

>>

>> I wanted to let you guys know that after 3 blower motors we found out that

>> the noise was actually coming from the aspirator motor. I kept hearing

>> screeching noises from the area where the heater blower motor is. I

>> bought

>> and replaced the motor three times to no avail. The noise was still there

>> even with the heater/AC switched off; especially during the cold mornings.

>> After three motors it was determined that the noise was coming from the

>> aspirator motor. This is so you guys know and don't follow the same

>> rabbit

>> trail I followed.

>>

>> Thanks,

>> Camran

>> 91 420SEL, 80 240D

>>

>>

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>> Message: 14

>> Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 07:17:34 -0400

>> From: "Chet Hwilka" <chwilka at comcast.net>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Fouled Spark Plug

>> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>> Message-ID: <DE3A3A17D93F4FD3A8F83579921B75F3 at Chethp>

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>> Pick up a ?spark plug? socket from your local auto parts store. It has a

>> rubber sleeve inside that holds the plug in so you don?t drop is as you?re

>> removing it. There are basically only 2 sizes, large and small (I think ?

>> &

>> 5/8 inch). You want the large one. You may also need a few extensions and

>> a

>> swivel for you ratchet, some plugs are hard to get to.

>>

>> Take your time removing the plug and if it becomes harder to remove as

>> you?re unscrewing, stop and screw it back in a bit and then go back to

>> unscrewing. Repeat until you get it out. The threads sometimes get

>> gunked

>> up and you don?t wanted to force anything and possibly strip the threads

>> in

>> the head. The plug is steel and head is aluminum. When you reinstall,

>> clean the thread and hand screw the plug in and just snug it up with the

>> ratchet. Do not over tighten or you may strip the head. And never use

>> power tools on spark plugs.

>>

>> Depending on the mileage, you probably have a worn valve guide not just

>> the

>> seal.

>>

>>

>>

>> Chet

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> _____

>>

>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com

>> ]

>> On Behalf Of Henry Viveiros

>> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 5:24 PM

>> To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'

>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Fouled Spark Plug

>>

>>

>>

>> My 1991 560 SEC had been running rough and the dealership diagnosed the

>> problem as a #4 fouled plug that may be caused by a valve seal. They

>> cleaned

>> the plug and things seem to be OK. Is the #4 plug on the right or left

>> side?

>>

>> My question is: can I remove the spark plug and clean it every once in a

>> while?I?m really not into taking the engine apart to replace the valve

>> seals.

>>

>> When I look at the spark plugs I can just see the tip of the top and not

>> the

>> part that the socket would fit on. Can I just slip a socket onto the plug

>> to

>> determine the correct size to use? I haven?t been able to ?feel? if I am

>> actually on the plug or not. Am I likely to cause any problems (breaking

>> the

>> plug)? I don?t want to cause any more problems than I already have.

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>> Message: 15

>> Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:28:53 -0400

>> From: Dick Spellman <dick.spellman at gmail.com>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Seat belt presenter + motor operation

>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>> Message-ID:

>> <AANLkTinNnjjyKhAf4Z6kExaYhO2bWzapUyG7MZf-BHnN at mail.gmail.com>

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>>

>> Hi Aage,

>>

>> It has been a long while since I worked on the extender circuit and gear.

>> The limit switch is designed to cycle the motor off when the arm reaches

>> its

>> limit and to avoid dmaging those gears. The fact that your gears are

>> running continuously is a concern. What position is the extended arm

>> while

>> this is happening?

>>

>> The electrical circuit includes the seatbelt buckle (latch) and one of the

>> door pin switches. The door pin switch provides state of door open

>> (retract

>> arm) closed (extend arm). This is 'anded' with the state of the seatbelt

>> latch. 1. buckled (no action) regardless of door state or 2. unbuckled and

>> door closed (extend arm). I think that is the logic flow.

>>

>> The limit switch is tied to motor cut-off only and is a function of the

>> arms

>> position 1. fully retracted -stop the motor or 2. fully extended - stop

>> the

>> motor. The limit switch does require movement (motor torque) to activate.

>> This is the function that preserves the gears from being stipped and/or

>> the

>> motor being damaged.

>>

>> I hope this helps. In terms of what you can do...Check the door pin

>> switch

>> and then check the seatbelt fastener (latch) by disconnecting each from

>> the

>> chassis electrical harness and reading the state change of each using a

>> simple VOHM meter. Be careful not to lose the pin switch leads in the

>> door

>> frame recess. I have to pull the pin switch on my SEC to see what the

>> normal state is or perhaps someone else can chime in that knows.

>>

>> Regards,

>> Dick

>>

>> On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 2:15 AM, "H?land, ?ge" <

>> aage.haaland at helse-vest-ikt.no> wrote:

>>

>> > Hi Dick.

>> > Thank you for your advice an .

>> >

>> > I opened the side panel and can see the 2 plastic gears running smoothly

>> > all the time; is the limit switch dependant of the plastic gears.

>> > What confuse me in addition is that the extender motor is running even

>> the

>> > ignition is off and the fuse for extender motor is out.

>> > As a none technical person I can not understand this.

>> >

>> > If you have any additional information / ideas I wold have appreciate

>> that

>> > very much.

>> >

>> > Have a nice day.

>> >

>> > Regars Aage

>> >

>> > ------------------------------

>> > *Fra:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:

>> mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]

>> > *P? vegne av* Dick Spellman

>> > *Sendt:* 1. september 2010 19:19

>> > *Til:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

>> > *Emne:* Re: [W126 Coupe] Seat belt presenter + motor operation

>> >

>> > Hi Asge,

>> >

>> > This sounds like a stripped gear on the extender arm motor (a common

>> > problem). There is a limit switch that stops the motor when the arm

>> > retracts or extends to it's limits presuming the gears are okay.

>> >

>> > From the MB factory you have a nylon gear on the extender motor. Go to

>> > this link for a detailed write-up done by Satish (this list's founder)

>> for

>> > more info on how to repair. <

>> >

>> http://www.mbcoupes.com/repairarticles/seatbeltpresenter/seatbeltpresenter.htm

>> > >

>> >

>> > I made the repair he details in 2000 or 2001 on both arms using the

>> metal

>> > gear originally built by Autolux. They continue to work to this day. I

>> > think George Murphy at Performance Analysis in Tennesee, USA now makes

>> or

>> > resells these aluminum replacement gears.

>> >

>> > Regards,

>> > Dick

>> >

>> > On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 2:23 AM, "H?land, ?ge" <

>> > aage.haaland at helse-vest-ikt.no> wrote:

>> >

>> >> Hello SEC-fans.

>> >>

>> >> I need some advice and help for my MB 420 SEC 1986 concerning the

>> >> motor/regulation for the Seat Belt Presenter. Suddenly the seat belt

>> motor

>> >> started running all the time even the ignition is off and even the fuse

>> >> is out, that means running until the battery is flat. I opened the side

>> >> panel and and removed the el. plug from the motor connected to a black

>> >> box/regulation/operation as a first aid. Questions: Is the problem the

>> >> motor in itself or the black box, is there any fuse, can the box be

>> fixed.

>> >> I'm seeking the valuable experience out in the mbcoupes world.

>> >>

>> >> I would appreciate very much your advice.

>> >>

>> >> Regards

>> >> Aage Haaland

>> >> Norway

>> >>

>> >> The MB Coupes Website!

>> >> W126 SEC Mailing List

>> >> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.

>> >>

>> >

>> >

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>> Message: 16

>> Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 08:59:25 -0700

>> From: "Henry Viveiros" <henryviv at oigp.net>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Fouled Spark Plug

>> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

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>> Thanks Chet & Josh - I'll get the correct socket this weekend and get it

>> done. Maybe cleaning the plug now and then will be OK. I'll find out.

>>

>> I don't know about replacing the valve guides or seals myself although I'd

>> give it a try if I felt that it might be something a novice could do

>> without

>> too much difficulty. When I first start the engine after sitting overnight

>> there is some smoke from the exhaust, but none seems to be visible when

>> driving or idling or after a short shut-down.

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>> Message: 17

>> Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:02:51 -0700

>> From: Camran Nassiri <mbzman560 at hotmail.com>

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Fouled Spark Plug

>> To: MBZ Club 560SEC <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>> Message-ID: <COL106-W134370C106B356F5842EC3EB8C0 at phx.gbl>

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>>

>> Hi Chet- would you recommend a little anti- seize lubricant before you

>> screw the plug in to make it easier when the next time you are removing the

>> plug?

>>

>> Thanks,

>> Camran

>> 91 420SEL, 80 240D

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> From: chwilka at comcast.net

>> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

>> Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 07:17:34 -0400

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Fouled Spark Plug

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> Pick up a ?spark plug? socket from your local auto parts store. It has a

>> rubber sleeve inside that holds the plug in so you don?t drop is as you?re

>> removing it. There are basically only 2 sizes, large and small (I think ? &

>> 5/8 inch). You want the large one. You may also need a few extensions and a

>> swivel for you ratchet, some plugs are hard to get to.

>> Take your time removing the plug and if it becomes harder to remove as

>> you?re unscrewing, stop and screw it back in a bit and then go back to

>> unscrewing. Repeat until you get it out. The threads sometimes get gunked

>> up and you don?t wanted to force anything and possibly strip the threads in

>> the head. The plug is steel and head is aluminum. When you reinstall,

>> clean the thread and hand screw the plug in and just snug it up with the

>> ratchet. Do not over tighten or you may strip the head. And never use

>> power tools on spark plugs.

>> Depending on the mileage, you probably have a worn valve guide not just

>> the seal.

>>

>> Chet

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]

>> On Behalf Of Henry Viveiros

>> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 5:24 PM

>> To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'

>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Fouled Spark Plug

>>

>> My 1991 560 SEC had been running rough and the dealership diagnosed the

>> problem as a #4 fouled plug that may be caused by a valve seal. They cleaned

>> the plug and things seem to be OK. Is the #4 plug on the right or left side?

>> My question is: can I remove the spark plug and clean it every once in a

>> while?I?m really not into taking the engine apart to replace the valve

>> seals.

>> When I look at the spark plugs I can just see the tip of the top and not

>> the part that the socket would fit on. Can I just slip a socket onto the

>> plug to determine the correct size to use? I haven?t been able to ?feel? if

>> I am actually on the plug or not. Am I likely to cause any problems

>> (breaking the plug)? I don?t want to cause any more problems than I already

>> have.

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