20 Most Recent 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class Questions & Answers

Until you fix or replace switch bypass it to close/raise window.

There is plenty data on the internet just Google it . There are plenty of clubs around get some advice before you do this.

1. Do not use starter fluid on a glow plug diesel engine. (explosive) 2. Most likely 1 or more of your glow plugs is out. They are not too expensive and are fairly easy to change. Facing the engine, look on the right side. There is a set of "plugs" with hoses, and a set of "plugs" with wires. You want to change the set of plugs with wires.

rapid flashing indicates a bulb is burned out.

Battery only has a drain line. It goes down the side of the battery and ends. Whether or not there was originally an overboard tube that was connected here, I don't know. You could install an overboard tube, but might be better to have a bottle to avoid corrosion.

There are several sites on the web, and I am particularly impressed with Diesel Giants site. They are in the business of selling parts AND they give back with sound, do-it-yourself-type of advice. Try this link or go to their web site at www.dieselgiant.com. www.dieselgiant.com/mercedesaxleshaftbootreplace.htm

Is it an automatic or manual transmission?

Try this site from Diesel Giant. Good pics and layout. They also have a schematic in pdf. http://www.dieselgiant.com/mercedesvacuumtroubleshooting.htm

trying to remove a water pump from a 380 sl mercedes

CHECK POWER WINDOWS RELAYS THEY COULD BE FAULTY.

no it isn't. there is a nut on the back you need to hold while loosening

Check the connector and wiring on the driver's side door window switch module.

if in doubt then 12th inlet and 14 exhaust will suffice the majority of engines