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Update/ issue resolved!! for Poor MPG To be fair to me, there were no symptoms of the cause whilst driving the car when i started the thread...but the issue was...piston in rear calliper sticking, causing brakes to be lightly on. It came apparent when the brakes wore out. So a new set of EBC...

That Sensor connector in 1894.jpeg is different to mine thats a 4 wire version, and I see there isnt the lower sensor. My set up look more like grobers photo ie with the spare 2 wire connector, but as i say without the sensor... Perhaps I need that sensor for my AC to work, and maybe the lower...

Yes compressor is disengaging, problem is I cant get it to engage when you call for AC...

Hmmm the plot thickens...My car also has A/C but as yet I have not been able to get it working. It has had a full service and has passed as mechanically sound, but sensor/ control issues were suggested as to why it wouldnt work...the recirc button flashes on and off... I wonder if it is related...

Ok so here are the photos The first (3588) is of the set up on my e320, and the blue coloured sensor with the right angle connector numbered 0115457128 The second (3590) is of the e280, showing bolt where blue sensor is on the e320, I am holding the unused connector, this is also a right angle...

No, nothing on roof, and economy of e320 was something i lived with/ got used to, my issue is that the e280 is far worse than the e320. Wiring loom was replaced a month ago, I ordered it using the chassis number. it arrived with the extra connector available to use. Ill post a photo in a mo...

So My 300mile round trip (which I use the same roads every time) was mainly motorway/ clear roads, no urban. My E320 on exactly the same trip would achieve approximately 30 MPG. Ive read a couple of over topics similar to this, most people report to getting close to 400mils from a tank, which...

earlier this year I had to retire my 1994 e320 due to rot through out the car after 7 years and in my use 70k miles. Not bad for a car that cost me £1500, and that made me realise that the replacement had to be another W124. So I found a 1994 e280 estate with 150k miles on the clock. The car...

Ok Update to issues above Engine had head gasket issue and engine wiring loom issue. The poor running was almost certainly the head gasket. So bit the bullet and got it done, the car is otherwise sound with very little rust. At the same time I upgraded the after market air con set up at the...

Right ok, thanks.. the black hose you mention, if they do break are they special shape, so have to be MB order? or can they be made up of vacuuum hose? The clicking has settled down since (was like moss code) i cleaned the air ducts and the throttle body, but clearly something is not right, but...

I have ordered a replacement used TB, It is just possible to see the VDO and merc part numbers through the top of the inlet area... Hopefully this will reduce time car is off the road, and am hoping swap over if it isnt too complicated? Is there any ting else worth attending to? are the throttle...

Hi All I have had to retire my e320 due to cylinder head gasket issue (got it to 247K miles), so bought a e280 to replace. This replacement e280, was running just fine, but its coolant was basically rusty water...time for a change before winter... So disconnected bottom rad hose, applied some...

Hi All, Ok so start problem has occurred again (refuses to turn over). :rolleyes: Common factors to last time it occurred are: After longer use of an hour, motorway driving. Loss of coolant leading to over heating. (but not registered on temp gauge 78 to 82 and my low coolant light is not...

Hi All, thanks for replies... So I cleaned the battery connectors (wire wool) , and the leads to the starter when I swapped in the new one. Havnt yet checked the other earths, but the lead from the battery to top of suspension mount/ inner wing looked ok (dry and secure). One of the reasons I...

stranger and stranger... So got my wife out to help... I showed her how to turn it over....clunk! / no start for me Her turn.....it starts!!? I measure 13.9 volts at the battery when running, the engine runs smooth and sweet, ...tried 3 more times and started every time....even for me...When...

So here is a bit of a conundrum: I've been having some over heating issues, my last run out after changing thermostat, saw temp gauge at rock steady 82/3c. Result i think, engine now running at reasonable temp. On Monday, went to start the car an all there was a clunk noice, rev counter...

https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/lucas-286thbe-bulb-12v-0-5w-single-pack-481775452 are they these type?

Thats a thought, LED bulbs, only problem is I quite like the orangey glow, and some LEDs can be quite harsh...

yes am after the instrument dash bulbs, I was wondering about the wattage, so thats very helpful, thank you. Is there a code/ type so i know i get the correct bulbs?

Hi, Does anyone know where i can get bulbs for my w124 dash? know what spec are ok? thanks Rob.