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MODENAS CT100: ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

Below shown electrical wiring diagram for my modenas CT100. This will help anyone who have problem with electrical system for this model. Modenas CT100 electrical wiring diagram Looking at the electrical diagram, it is quite simple and you need only multimeter to do some troubleshooting if there is problem with wiring connection. Thank you

MERCEDES W203 C180K: DOOR LOCK BOUNCING FIX

Hi all, anyone having trouble with their door lock acting like a machine gun? this is common problem with mercedes c180k w203 car. usually, door lock button keep bouncing whenver we try to lock the car using remote. and most of the time, very difficult to lock the door. Figure 1: W203 C180K that has common problem of bouncing door lock main culprit is broken spring inside the actuator located in each door. in my case, both of my front door actuator spring broken. so, two choice for me to fix this problem. either send the car to repairman or do the repair myself.. i have asked the repairman about the cost and labour to fix the problem, and he said, cost about rm450++ for just one actuator part. and labour about 200-400 to replace broken actuator. so, total for my car will be about 1200++..thats quite hefty cost. in the end..i decide to do it myself, and i am going to take some time to study, and have it done in my own free time. cost will be less than RM100 for

PLUMBING: REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET FLUSH TANK (SOLVED)

Hi all,  after several month of holding my wife nagging about the broken flush pump which sometime not working and sometimes work and ending water leak for hours.. Today is my limit...i am not able to hold it anymore..and i need to end this nagging thing.. so, after Jumaa' Prayer, I stop at hardware shop and asking parts for flush pump. but, since my flush tank pump are quite old, they are not able to locate and provide the part and they suggest me to buy new  flush tank instead. seller said the cheapest flush tank arr around 34 ringgit only.  so, in the end, i ending up purchased new flush water tank for our toilet...it was different in size, different in working mechanism..and the best thing.. it is lot cheaper. Figure 1: New tank is smaller in size, new flush mechanism, simpler and cheaper Figure 2: new flush tank in box old water tank are slightly bigger than new one..and thus,with new flush water tank, I might save more water. and could save lot of money f

PANASONIC F-MY-143 CEILING FAN SLOW? WHY? (SOLVED)

Hi all, last month, one of my sister in-law complaint to me that she not able to control her fan speed. and fan become very slow in term of rotating speed.. So, the fan is no use as they not feel any blowing air from the fan. First is to get the model detail: brand: panasonic model: f-my-143 5 blade fan Figure 1: Outside cover of F-MY-143 panasonic fan remove the cover to get access to the internal board. this fan different than common fan which have separate regulator circuit on the wall. This fan come with remote control, so, all the speed control circuit and motor circuit is on the same board. Figure below shows the common circuit inside the panasonic remote control fan Figure 2:electrical board in panasonic fan F-MY-143 Common part that always associated with the fan slowing down is the capacitors. figure show with arrow the suspected damage parts. one, is 0.82uF 275V capacitor , another one is 0.1 uF 275V capacitor that usuaslly smaller in dimension com

MODENAS CT100: FUSE NEAR THE BATTERY ALWAYS BLOW. WHY?

Several month ago, i am facing one major problem where fuse for my modenas ct100 keep blowing whenever I replace new fuse. Figure: fuse location is marked with arrow with broken fuse, brake system lighting, signal and horn will not work. plus, the battery will not charge. So, my motocycle operate using magnet coil. So, only headlamp work. Common problem with blowing fuse is due to the short circuit somewhere in the wiring system. So, troubleshooting the problem might take some time and will need to trace all the wiring from battery to every end circuit. refer to electrical wiring diagram shown in the link here: modenas ct100 electrical diagram Figure: troubleshoot the problem require removing all the cover in the end, it was just due to the wiring insulation damage that touch metal body..thus, causing short circuit, which lead to high current passing through the fuse. then blow it. fixing the cable insulation help it. in my case, cable is cut, then, insert

MERCEDES W203 C180K: HOW TO REPLACE SPARK PLUG

in this topic, step by step procedure on how to change the spark plug for mercedes w203 c180 kompressor will be shown down here. Why good spark plug is important to our car and fuel consumption and also milage. Its because, new spark plug can help proper combustion process. enough spark will lead to proper burning and thus much smoother ride. Tools required? 1)spark plug with part number FR6MPP332 cost around rm25 each New bosch spark plug 2)rachet 3)spark plug socket size Procedure: 1)park the car on the level area. secure the car properly. 2) open the front bonnet and locate the cover for the engine remove engine cover. 3) once cover is remove, use rachet socket to remove the screw for the spark plug coil. remove the coil nut 4) then remove old spark plug. Remove the spark plug using socket wrench old spark plug 5) install new one in reverse order. Thank you for reading. hope this help.

MERCEDES W203 C180 KOMPRESSOR UNABLE TO CRANK THE ENGINE AND HOW TO SOLVE? (SOLVED)

hi all, my w203 C180K 2004 suddenly not starting when I try to crank the car. Figure: new starter motor Symptom: the battery just been replaced with new several month before, so, not a battery problem. plus, I have checked the voltage level of battery. it can provide enough current to crank. when I turn the key to position two and start cranking the car, car wont crank. nothing happen and no sound at all from engine. with the new battery, several possible problem are list down..Finally,...the main problem are starter motor where the carbon are finish..this is normal when the car reach 200k km ++..a lot of part are nearly end of its life. Figure: engine layout for Mercedes W203 C180K As starter motor carbon brush are finished. the easiest fix is to replace the starter motor with new one . cost around RM450 for new genuine bosch starter motor specific for Mercedes with part number 0001107540.. you can also replace the carbon brush.on old starter.but, will

COMMON PROBLEM WHEN TRY TO ASSEMBLE BACK KENWOOD PROSPERO KM280 AFTER DISSASSEMBLY

Hi, i found that, many people having trouble trying to assemble back the kenwood km280 top cover after disassembled it.  refer to link below: kenwood mixer problem Two main problem as shown below, please look below; 1) unable to fit the cover in place due to something stuck inside..if you push harder, then, you might broke something. the only way to fit the cover back is by removing the knob before fitting the cover. Please refer to figure below. after removing the dial knob, you need to sit the dial circuit properly on it holder, then you can fit the cover properly. Figure 1: remove the dial knob before fitting the mixer cover 2) usually, when you diassemble the cover, some connection might not sit properly and are not in its place and sometime you dont know where that cable connector goes. figure below show common connector misplace: Figure 2: above show common misplace connector Figure 3: it sit under the mixer motor as shown in fgure Hope this note help ot