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Hello, I recently purchased the above car and only a few minutes ago joined this group. I'm not new to Mercedes Benz having owned 4 prior to this one, but have...
Carla/Alfred Wilson
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Nov 15, 2006
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Hellow I need your help about my cars trouble. so, my 300TE is 4MATIC L'T on then off with out break applied. that was 4matic L'T only not with triangle. And...
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Aug 13, 2007
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have you read the previous posts on fluid level , checking and replacing fluids? Is there any functioning (feel) changes recently? Do you have a test valve? ...
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Aug 14, 2007
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have you read the previous posts on fluid level , checking and replacing fluids? Is there any functioning (feel) changes recently? Do you have a test valve? ...
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Aug 15, 2007
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My car have not TEST VALVE. And I dint c'k TC oil level c'k but i will try this weekend. so I herd sound around rear seat that sound is LINK that 4MATIC L'T ...
nave1533
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Aug 15, 2007
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Does your light stay on all the time ?? I there and churning noise coming from power steering pump?? is ther fluid in the reservoir ? what colour is it , it...
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Aug 18, 2007
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My cars 4matic light is not stay on. on nad off brinking all time. No abnormal sound from steering pump but clic ? clik? sound from just front of battary (I'm...
nave1533
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Aug 21, 2007
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have you tried removing your 4 matic control box , i had my light on , i brought to a jobber and they unplugged it plugged it back in after cleaning...
louleroi69
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Aug 22, 2007
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Where is the 4Matic control box on a 1990 TE. I just went through all major connectors on my BMW 750iL of same year for same reason and believe it or not, a...
Carla/Alfred Wilson
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Aug 23, 2007
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the 4matic control and others are behind the battery. Remove the battery and the plastic shield and you will find at least two "black boxes". Another thing to...
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Aug 24, 2007
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The intermittent triangle is a good sign , it means the 4 matic is working , , if you read the intro by benz junkie , the light comes on when awd is active,...
louleroi69
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Aug 24, 2007
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Thanks and I'll check the connections. On my car, the triangle light comes on at exactly 60 mph and then is intermittent as long as I remain at 60 mph and...
Carla/Alfred Wilson
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Aug 24, 2007
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wHEN YOUR ABOVE 60 MPH LIGHT IS ON IS THAT CORRECT?DOES THE LIGHT GOES OFF WHEN YOU ARE ON THE DECEL OR ON THE BRAKE ONLY ? OR DOES THE LIGHT GO OFF AND ON...
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Aug 28, 2007
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wHEN YOUR ABOVE 60 MPH LIGHT IS ON IS THAT CORRECT?DOES THE LIGHT GOES OFF WHEN YOU ARE ON THE DECEL OR ON THE BRAKE ONLY ? OR DOES THE LIGHT GO OFF AND ON...
louleroi69
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Aug 28, 2007
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Thanks for the reply but the early 4matics as far as I know are not suppose to engage at high speed unless it senses (correctly) a wheel slip. On the freeway...
Carla/Alfred Wilson
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Aug 28, 2007
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I'll amend the last reply and ask if anyone might know how to test the triangle light? I'm suspicious that the light may be coming on falsely as I do not feel...
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Aug 28, 2007
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I have to admit havent drove the car in a longg time, 6 months, hse has always had some light of some sort come on i have had nothing but maintenance issues ,...
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Aug 29, 2007
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Here's a basic description of how the 4matic works (see link below). Missing are the speeds at which it engages and disengages. I believe it automatically...
Carla/Alfred Wilson
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Aug 29, 2007
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Maybe you have the latter AWD 4Matic. If you have the earlier version pre 99 (?) then you have the on demand 4Matic which isn't full time AWD. Attached below...
Carla/Alfred Wilson
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Aug 29, 2007
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well i am now more indformed , maybe i should start looking into wheels speed sensors as the last ime i drove above 90 kmh th light stayed on until i dropped...
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Aug 29, 2007
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WE REPLACED ACCUMURATOR FOR 4MATIC SYSTEM THEN RESET 4MATIC SYS . AFTER RESET SYSTEM IS WORKING NORMALY. IF YOUR 4MATIC L'T ON & OFF ALL TIME REPLACE...
nave1533
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Oct 2, 2007
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Recently purchased '92 300E 4Matic. The Hydraulic fluid resorvoir is empty. Can't find any HF at the auto store. Clerk doen't know what it is. Can someone tell...
Shirley Croft
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Jun 8, 2009
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I think you have to put special Mercedes Fluid in there.? 20 bucks a bottle as I recall.? Hope you don't have a leak or a leak through a seal.? Good luck. ... ...
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Jun 8, 2009
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Shirley, Go to your Mercedes dealer for this part and do not try to use any other fluid, its not that expensive and is designed exactly for this car. If you...
MICHAEL YATES
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Michael, Thank you so very much for this information. I called the Meercedes dealer andyou are correct, they have it in supply.I simply love this car and...
Shirley Croft
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Thank you for this information. I've had great responses to my question. Must get to work on your advice! Thanks again, Shirley ... From:...
Shirley Croft
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Jun 8, 2009
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the BIG question is ; IS the 4 matic light on? If it is still ON after refilling fluid , It is NOT working. Also if you have a TEST Valve, assure it is in...
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Jun 8, 2009
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Thanks for the prompt answer. Tomorrow I will fill all fluid levels and test the information you've sent. The 4Matic light has been on since I purchased the...
Shirley Croft
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Jun 9, 2009
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my experince with these cars is nothing short of comically ironic ... a few bits of advice... if the Test lever was up and the down position is system on! (the...
Louis
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Louis, What a wealth of knowledge you are! I'll let you know how things go. Shirley ... From: Louis <louleroi@...> Subject: Re: [MERCEDES 4MATIC]...
Shirley Croft
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