[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 46, Issue 38
Rudy
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Thu Jun 19 08:55:16 EDT 2008
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1. Re: Sunroof Seal (Jay Manek)
2. Re: Sunroof Seal (Jay Manek)
3. Electrical Problem - bad ground? (Dawid Loubser)
4. STOP (Rudy)
5. Re: STOP (Dawid Loubser)
6. Re: Electrical Problem - bad ground? (Markus Meyer)
7. Re: Speakers 87-560 SEC (terrako at comcast.net)
8. Re: Speakers 87-560 SEC (terrako at comcast.net)
9. Re: Electrical Problem - bad ground? (Dawid Loubser)
10. Re: Electrical Problem - bad ground? (Markus Meyer)
11. Re: Electrical Problem - bad ground? (Dawid Loubser)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:58:48 +0100
From: "Jay Manek" <jaymanek at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Sunroof Seal
To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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Many Thanks & Regards
Jay Manek | www.mercland.com| 07716 349949
From: Jonathan Hodgman
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 8:56 PM
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Sunroof Seal
It can be done, but it's tricky and time consuming....
Jonathan
On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:33 AM, <terrako at comcast.net> wrote:
Gent's
Can anyone give some insight as to how or what is needed to replace the
sunroof seal properly on an 87-560 SEC. I have the sunrood seal inastalled
my a local body shop recommeded by the local Benz dealer, the problem is
the sunroof will not close completly to the close position and cannot be
raised to the tilt position. I have been told that I need to pay them to
remove the entire headliner in order to install it correctly. Makes no sense
if that was the case it should have been done the first time.
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1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs:)
1989 560 SEC AMG (N.Amer 250/295)
1986 560 SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
1980 280 SE Euro
1978 300D TMU
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Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:00:46 +0100
From: "Jay Manek" <jaymanek at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Sunroof Seal
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Its a lot if all that is needed is an adjustment, no longer than a 10-15 min
job if you have done it before.
see my other emails & attachments.
Many Thanks & Regards
Jay Manek | www.mercland.com| 07716 349949
From: terrako at comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 9:30 PM
To: millerlh at earthlink.net ; Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists ; Mercedes Coupes
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Sunroof Seal
Lou,
Thankyou for the feedback. I guess I should feel lucky. I was quoted 300.00
dollars, I will go ahead a get it fixed. I am located in Atlanta Ga.
Thanks
Terrako Stallings
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From: "Louis Miller" <millerlh at earthlink.net>
For what it's worth, and I am certainly by no means have the knowledge
that 99.9% of the other contributors to this site have, I had exactly the
same problem last year with the sunroof on my 1990 560 SEC.
I don't know where you are, but I took the car to Keenan Motors in
Doylestown, PA and they did the fix for me for about $1100.00. The headliner
was removed, I'm pretty sure, and the problem turned out to be a broken
lifting bar and bridge. Made the sunroof cockeyed and impossible to close.
When they opened the area, they ordered the needed parts, and at least one
of them didn't fit, apparently from the time of the building of the car.
They were able to get a correct part and complete the job promptly and it
has been fine since. Free loaner for the entire time the car was there, and
they obviously had it inside the entire time. I was very satisfied with
their work, and the cost was reasonable, I think.
I'm not sure if this all applies to you, but there it is.
Lou Miller
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From: Jonathan Hodgman
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Sent: 6/18/2008 3:56:43 PM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Sunroof Seal
It can be done, but it's tricky and time consuming....
Jonathan
On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:33 AM, <terrako at comcast.net> wrote:
Gent's
Can anyone give some insight as to how or what is needed to replace
the sunroof seal properly on an 87-560 SEC. I have the sunrood seal
inastalled my a local body shop recommeded by the local Benz dealer, the
problem is the sunroof will not close completly to the close position and
cannot be raised to the tilt position. I have been told that I need to pay
them to remove the entire headliner in order to install it correctly. Makes
no sense if that was the case it should have been done the first time.
--
Terrako Stallings
The MB Coupes Website!
W126 SEC Mailing List
Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
--
Blue Ridge Mercedes/AMG East
Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Modification.
Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the
world.
Located in the Greater Atlanta area.
http://www.blueridgemb.com
404 805 1357
1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"
1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE
1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs:)
1989 560 SEC AMG (N.Amer 250/295)
1986 560 SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
1980 280 SE Euro
1978 300D TMU
1987 560 SEL 162K Midnight Blue on Gray RIP:(
2006 Z4 3.0Si M spec 6sp
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:14:15 +0200
From: Dawid Loubser <dawidl at solms.co.za>
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Electrical Problem - bad ground?
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Hi All,
My SEC started developing a subtle but strange problem a couple of
days ago (it may have co-incided with
the attempted theft of my vehicle two weeks ago, but let's not go
there - suffice it to say that I live in
South Africa, crime capital of the crime continent of the world).
When I step on the brake pedal, the headlights and interior lights
dim ever so slightly. Even when the turn signal
is activated, all lights go slightly dimmer in tune with it. This is
a subtle problem, but it worries me.
My car starts fine, every time (fairly new battery) and the low
voltage warning light in the car does not light
up. What could the problem be? I was thinking of taking the car to an
auto electrician, but I'd first of all
give it a go myself if you have some insight for me. I can't imagine
this being an alternator problem, as
then my battery would be running down - but for more than a week like
this, I have not had any problems
starting my car.
thank you,
Dawid
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:50:10 -0700
From: "Rudy" <RudyT429 at cox.net>
Subject: [W126 Coupe] STOP
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Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:55:04 +0200
From: Dawid Loubser <dawidl at solms.co.za>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] STOP
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What do you mean by this? If you wish to unsubscribe, just do so by
following the
instructions on the http://www.mbcoupes.com website (mailing list
section).
Dawid
On 19 Jun 2008, at 10:50 vm., Rudy wrote:
> STOP
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:34:20 -0700
From: "Markus Meyer" <mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Electrical Problem - bad ground?
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Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:10:29 +0000
From: terrako at comcast.net
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Speakers 87-560 SEC
To: edward at drakon.us, Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
<mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>, "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'"
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Cc: Edward Chin <gdrakon at gmail.com>
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Eddie,
Thanks for the feedback, as I said I am trying to keep this simple. I think
you are right, I will go stock and leave it be. I have a 76, BMW 2002 tii,
that I went crazy with the tunes, so on this I am trying to keep it simple,
being that it is such a strange setup and in the event I sell I dont want to
get in to deep.
Thanks
Terrako Stallings
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From: Edward Chin <gdrakon at gmail.com>
Really, with the stock head unit, go with stock speakers. The stock
headunit, amps, and speakers are weird enough, that you can't save any money
AND get anything nice; you either get something crappier for a little less
money, or something slightly better for a LOT MORE money.
Eddie
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of terrako at comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 6:52 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists; Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Cc: Jonathan Hodgman
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Speakers 87-560 SEC
Jonathan,
I would like to keep the factory Becker 754 unit as my head unit, would you
happen to have any suggestions for using the head unit and adding or
changing the factory speakers?
--
Terrako Stallings
--
Terrako Stallings
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From: "Jonathan Hodgman" <jhodgman at gmail.com>
The rears are 6.5's, fronts there is no direct drop in...we mod the front
speaker housings to hold a 4' mid which then makes the speaker a direct drop
in. Now you also have the other problem of the factory speakers are 2 ohms
and anything aftermarket will be 4 ohms..so it never Really sounds all that
great. My advice, if you want to keep it simple get some good factory
speakers...these stereo's are really an All or Nothing affair IMHO.
I'm partial to MB Quart Q's and Morels (ONLY Euro Morel, not US!!!)..but
each needs external amplification.
Jonathan
On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 4:21 PM, <terrako at comcast.net> wrote:
Gent's
I am replacing the speakers is my 87-560-SEC. Can anyone advice me as to
what size or on any specifics as to what brand or size I should be looking
for? I dont not want to have to cut anything, looking for something I can
just swap out with the factory speakers front and rear, keeping it simple.
--
Terrako Stallings
The MB Coupes Website!
W126 SEC Mailing List
Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
--
Blue Ridge Mercedes/AMG East
Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Modification.
Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the
world.
Located in the Greater Atlanta area.
http://www.blueridgemb.com
404 805 1357
1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"
1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE
1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs:)
1989 560 SEC AMG (N.Amer 250/295)
1986 560 SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
1980 280 SE Euro
1978 300D TMU
1987 560 SEL 162K Midnight Blue on Gray RIP:(
2006 Z4 3.0Si M spec 6sp
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Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:10:29 +0000
From: terrako at comcast.net
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Speakers 87-560 SEC
To: edward at drakon.us, Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
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Eddie,
Thanks for the feedback, as I said I am trying to keep this simple. I think
you are right, I will go stock and leave it be. I have a 76, BMW 2002 tii,
that I went crazy with the tunes, so on this I am trying to keep it simple,
being that it is such a strange setup and in the event I sell I dont want to
get in to deep.
Thanks
Terrako Stallings
-------------- Original message --------------
From: Edward Chin <gdrakon at gmail.com>
Really, with the stock head unit, go with stock speakers. The stock
headunit, amps, and speakers are weird enough, that you can't save any money
AND get anything nice; you either get something crappier for a little less
money, or something slightly better for a LOT MORE money.
Eddie
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of terrako at comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 6:52 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists; Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Cc: Jonathan Hodgman
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Speakers 87-560 SEC
Jonathan,
I would like to keep the factory Becker 754 unit as my head unit, would you
happen to have any suggestions for using the head unit and adding or
changing the factory speakers?
--
Terrako Stallings
--
Terrako Stallings
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Jonathan Hodgman" <jhodgman at gmail.com>
The rears are 6.5's, fronts there is no direct drop in...we mod the front
speaker housings to hold a 4' mid which then makes the speaker a direct drop
in. Now you also have the other problem of the factory speakers are 2 ohms
and anything aftermarket will be 4 ohms..so it never Really sounds all that
great. My advice, if you want to keep it simple get some good factory
speakers...these stereo's are really an All or Nothing affair IMHO.
I'm partial to MB Quart Q's and Morels (ONLY Euro Morel, not US!!!)..but
each needs external amplification.
Jonathan
On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 4:21 PM, <terrako at comcast.net> wrote:
Gent's
I am replacing the speakers is my 87-560-SEC. Can anyone advice me as to
what size or on any specifics as to what brand or size I should be looking
for? I dont not want to have to cut anything, looking for something I can
just swap out with the factory speakers front and rear, keeping it simple.
--
Terrako Stallings
The MB Coupes Website!
W126 SEC Mailing List
Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
--
Blue Ridge Mercedes/AMG East
Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Modification.
Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the
world.
Located in the Greater Atlanta area.
http://www.blueridgemb.com
404 805 1357
1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"
1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE
1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs:)
1989 560 SEC AMG (N.Amer 250/295)
1986 560 SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
1980 280 SE Euro
1978 300D TMU
1987 560 SEL 162K Midnight Blue on Gray RIP:(
2006 Z4 3.0Si M spec 6sp
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Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:05:10 +0200
From: Dawid Loubser <dawidl at solms.co.za>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Electrical Problem - bad ground?
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Thank you markus, I will do that. Most fuses have been replaced in
the past
2 years, so I doubt it's that, but it's worth a look. The Voltage
Regulator on the
alternator sounds a better bet - but would that not preclude the
battery from being
charged properly? As I said, it's guaranteed that the battery is
definitely being charged,
she starts fine every time within less than a second of turning the
starter motor.
Excuse the ignorance, but where is the best place to test voltage on
the running car?
On 19 Jun 2008, at 12:34 nm., Markus Meyer wrote:
> David,
>
> Just to be sure, I'd check voltage anyway - first with car off to
> test resting voltage of the battery, then with car running to test
> the alternator output. I had something similar on one of my SELs
> and the voltage regulator on the alternator was bad. Replaced that
> and all is well. If both those test prove fine, the next thing
> I'd do is start checking fuses, or possibly replace them all if you
> don't know the last time it was done. Lots of electrical gremlins
> have been solved by swapping fuses with the newer style ones,
> especially if what you have in there are originals.
>
> Markus Meyer
> mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com
> www.meyerprobateproperties.com
> Meyer Probate & Properties, LLC
> 484-919-9762
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Electrical Problem - bad ground?
> From: Dawid Loubser <dawidl at solms.co.za>
> Date: Thu, June 19, 2008 3:14 am
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>
> Hi All,
>
> My SEC started developing a subtle but strange problem a couple of
> days ago (it may have co-incided with
> the attempted theft of my vehicle two weeks ago, but let's not go
> there - suffice it to say that I live in
> South Africa, crime capital of the crime continent of the world).
>
> When I step on the brake pedal, the headlights and interior lights
> dim ever so slightly. Even when the turn signal
> is activated, all lights go slightly dimmer in tune with it. This is
> a subtle problem, but it worries me.
>
> My car starts fine, every time (fairly new battery) and the low
> voltage warning light in the car does not light
> up. What could the problem be? I was thinking of taking the car to an
> auto electrician, but I'd first of all
> give it a go myself if you have some insight for me. I can't imagine
> this being an alternator problem, as
> then my battery would be running down - but for more than a week like
> this, I have not had any problems
> starting my car.
>
> thank you,
> Dawid
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
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Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:30:38 -0700
From: "Markus Meyer" <mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Electrical Problem - bad ground?
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Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:37:59 +0200
From: Dawid Loubser <dawidl at solms.co.za>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Electrical Problem - bad ground?
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Ah, I also have the "flickering at a stop" problem, so this is likely
it I presume. I'll hunt down a DC volt meter here
at work somewhere, and then go have a look. Can I order the regulator
separately from Mercedes-Benz, or must
I find that somewhere else? (I guess online is no good to me if this
something which will become a problem quickly,
the SEC is my daily driver, and things take ages to ship to here).
Thanks for the help,
Dawid
On 19 Jun 2008, at 1:30 nm., Markus Meyer wrote:
> Dawid,
>
> My car started and ran fine too. I just noticed the lights a
> little dimmer than I expected at times, or almost lightly
> "flickering" at a stop. Depends on how far you drive. The
> alternator on my RV recently went bad, but I still drove it home
> fine over half an hour. Depends how much juice is left in the
> battery. I conked out in my SEC when the alternator went bad but
> it made it all the way to work (half an hour) and almost all the
> way home. In that case, I started shutting things off (lights,
> radio, etc) so I ran without using much electrical stuff.
>
> To test voltage, connect voltmeter to the battery. Without car
> started, this gives you the voltage of the battery alone, should be
> 12 or above I believe. Then start the car and read the value again
> - should be between 13-14. If lower, it shows the alternator isn't
> charging the battery properly.
>
> Markus Meyer
> mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com
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> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Electrical Problem - bad ground?
> From: Dawid Loubser <dawidl at solms.co.za>
> Date: Thu, June 19, 2008 7:05 am
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> Thank you markus, I will do that. Most fuses have been replaced in
> the past
> 2 years, so I doubt it's that, but it's worth a look. The Voltage
> Regulator on the
> alternator sounds a better bet - but would that not preclude the
> battery from being
> charged properly? As I said, it's guaranteed that the battery is
> definitely being charged,
> she starts fine every time within less than a second of turning the
> starter motor.
>
> Excuse the ignorance, but where is the best place to test voltage
> on the running car?
>
>
> On 19 Jun 2008, at 12:34 nm., Markus Meyer wrote:
>
>> David,
>>
>> Just to be sure, I'd check voltage anyway - first with car off to
>> test resting voltage of the battery, then with car running to test
>> the alternator output. I had something similar on one of my SELs
>> and the voltage regulator on the alternator was bad. Replaced
>> that and all is well. If both those test prove fine, the next
>> thing I'd do is start checking fuses, or possibly replace them all
>> if you don't know the last time it was done. Lots of electrical
>> gremlins have been solved by swapping fuses with the newer style
>> ones, especially if what you have in there are originals.
>>
>> Markus Meyer
>> mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com
>> www.meyerprobateproperties.com
>> Meyer Probate & Properties, LLC
>> 484-919-9762
>>
>>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Electrical Problem - bad ground?
> From: Dawid Loubser <dawidl at solms.co.za>
> Date: Thu, June 19, 2008 3:14 am
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>
> Hi All,
>
> My SEC started developing a subtle but strange problem a couple of
> days ago (it may have co-incided with
> the attempted theft of my vehicle two weeks ago, but let's not go
> there - suffice it to say that I live in
> South Africa, crime capital of the crime continent of the world).
>
> When I step on the brake pedal, the headlights and interior lights
> dim ever so slightly. Even when the turn signal
> is activated, all lights go slightly dimmer in tune with it. This is
> a subtle problem, but it worries me.
>
> My car starts fine, every time (fairly new battery) and the low
> voltage warning light in the car does not light
> up. What could the problem be? I was thinking of taking the car to an
> auto electrician, but I'd first of all
> give it a go myself if you have some insight for me. I can't imagine
> this being an alternator problem, as
> then my battery would be running down - but for more than a week like
> this, I have not had any problems
> starting my car.
>
> thank you,
> Dawid
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