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When you wiggle the fusebox, it will sometimes begin to work. Replacing the fuse doesn't affect the problem. | When you wiggle the fusebox, it will sometimes begin to work. Replacing the fuse doesn't affect the problem. | ||
Look for a loose connection. Here is an image locating the wiper arm, wiper motor, fusebox, and some connections. | Look for a loose connection. Here is an image locating the wiper arm (upper left), wiper motor, fusebox (lower right), and some connections. | ||
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Revision as of 20:16, 18 February 2018
1995 Mercedes E320 Wagon
- 3.2L I6 FI
- Rear wheel drive
- VIN: WDBEA92E1SF338019
- 1995 E-Class
- Fuel tank capacity:
- Est MPG (from edmunds.com): 16 city / 22 highway
- Original equipment tire size: 195/65-15
Maintenance
rear brake light bulbs
12-volt 21-watt 1156
The configuration of the lights in the rear tail light cluster is four bulbs arranged vertically. From top to bottom:
- brake light 12-volt 21-watt 1156 P21W
- reverse light 12-volt 21-watt 1156 P21W
- turn signal 12-volt 21-watt with offset pin 7507 P21W
- running light ??? R10W
headlight bulbs
- Sylvania type 9003
The high and low beams are contained in the same bulb. Should cost between $10 and $30 depending on brightness, life span, color temperature. The cheaper ones should last longer because they aren't burning as hot.
January, 2016
Heater blower regulator replaced, cowl drain cleared
July, 2015
New cabin air filters, new engine air filter
Cabin air filter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m5oPNdFkW4
Engine air filter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlgdrhV_B-M
March 2015
Checkup, new tires, new front coil springs, new front wheel bearings, wheel alignment
Feb 2016
Car stalled while driving. Would crank, but not start. Towed to the mechanic and it started, but is running rough.
Caused by misfires on cylinders 1 and 3. No spark from coils 6 and 4. Ignition coils for cylinders 4 and 6 have failed. Spark plugs and ignition wires worn.
Installed 3 ignition coils. Installed ignition wires. Installed 6 spark plugs. $900
Oct 2017
Engine warning light comes on while we are travelling to Colorado.
Passenger side low beam burns out. Replaced a bulb. No tools required.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i3TEdL3rlc
The year is wrong and the headlight configuration looks different, but the procedure works.
Feb 2018
Front windshield wiper intermittently fails. When you wiggle the fusebox, it will sometimes begin to work. Replacing the fuse doesn't affect the problem.
Look for a loose connection. Here is an image locating the wiper arm (upper left), wiper motor, fusebox (lower right), and some connections.
