Thank you Ralph. Got it. I saw your video on outside ambient temperature testing the lives inside the cluster. My LCD screen is fine and light illuminates but the temp doesn't display on the screen. Would you be willing to repair mine if I send it to you. You would be compensated. Thanks
Hello Ralph: I've followed the channel for a long time and suggest you do an excellent job explaining particulars on the w126 chassis better than most. I have a 1989 300 SEL and reaching out to you for some suggestions/advice. I removed the cluster simply to clean the smears inside the lens by removing all the internal dials (speedometer, tach/clock, etc.) When I reinstalled all the components and reconnected the wiring/connectors, etc. the "low oil level" stays on while the oil pressure gauge behaves normally. I looked at the oil sensor and its connection on the engine block/oil pan and seems to be in order. The engine oil level is normal (not low). The wire connection to the oil pressure switch is in order. I tried disconnecting both connections (oil pressure switch and oil sensor level) and the "oil level light" in the cluster remains lit. I can't figure out why. Have you any recommendations or suggestions? Thank you
Hi there! The oil level switch is using ground (-) and when it opens the light goes on. So it is either the level switch malfunctioning or there is a break in the wire or connections between the switch and the cluster. The easiest way to establish it is to check if the switch is closed assuming that the oil level is normal. Find the cable connector closest to the switch. Disconnect the plug. Take a multimeter and measure continuity between ground and the switch. If you do not have a multimeter simply take a wire and connect it to the disconnected wire leading to the cluster. If the light stays on it is the wire or the cluster plug connection (that also means the switch is ok). I hope this makes sense. Good luck.
Thanks for explaining. Can you share a diagram or photo of the wire that goes from the switch to the cluster? I don't know where to find or locate it. Thanks again. You're a great help.
@@nabeelel-amir1580 Here is a video that shows the location of the oil level sensor. It is located at the very front on the driver side. The wire is brown/black. ruclips.net/video/KC-Fqbap2p8/видео.htmlsi=Nv918dzGBIHzT6bU&t=118
Hey, that was a very helpful video. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!
I call them dampers. Shock absorbers in old days
Close enough for government work ;)
Thanks for making all these videos. You’ve been a lifesaver for me and my ‘91 350SDL!
Glad it helped!
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Thx!
Thank you Ralph. Got it.
I saw your video on outside ambient temperature testing the lives inside the cluster. My LCD screen is fine and light illuminates but the temp doesn't display on the screen.
Would you be willing to repair mine if I send it to you. You would be compensated.
Thanks
Sure. Let's give that a try. Provide me with your e-mail address and I will send you the needed info.
Hello Ralph:
I've followed the channel for a long time and suggest you do an excellent job explaining particulars on the w126 chassis better than most.
I have a 1989 300 SEL and reaching out to you for some suggestions/advice.
I removed the cluster simply to clean the smears inside the lens by removing all the internal dials (speedometer, tach/clock, etc.) When I reinstalled all the components and reconnected the wiring/connectors, etc. the "low oil level" stays on while the oil pressure gauge behaves normally. I looked at the oil sensor and its connection on the engine block/oil pan and seems to be in order. The engine oil level is normal (not low). The wire connection to the oil pressure switch is in order. I tried disconnecting both connections (oil pressure switch and oil sensor level) and the "oil level light" in the cluster remains lit.
I can't figure out why. Have you any recommendations or suggestions?
Thank you
Hi there! The oil level switch is using ground (-) and when it opens the light goes on. So it is either the level switch malfunctioning or there is a break in the wire or connections between the switch and the cluster. The easiest way to establish it is to check if the switch is closed assuming that the oil level is normal. Find the cable connector closest to the switch. Disconnect the plug. Take a multimeter and measure continuity between ground and the switch. If you do not have a multimeter simply take a wire and connect it to the disconnected wire leading to the cluster. If the light stays on it is the wire or the cluster plug connection (that also means the switch is ok). I hope this makes sense. Good luck.
Thanks for explaining. Can you share a diagram or photo of the wire that goes from the switch to the cluster? I don't know where to find or locate it. Thanks again. You're a great help.
@@nabeelel-amir1580 Here is a video that shows the location of the oil level sensor. It is located at the very front on the driver side. The wire is brown/black. ruclips.net/video/KC-Fqbap2p8/видео.htmlsi=Nv918dzGBIHzT6bU&t=118
Do you work on w116s ? I have a friend who needs a w116 guy for his 80 300sd. He is out of NY.
That is quite a bit of a ride depending on where in NY.
@@straybenzes how far are you in pa?
@@Engineerd3d About equidistant between Lancaster and Philly.