Fits all 116 Chassis 350SE 450SE 450SEL 280S 280SE 300SD 1973 to 1980 and 350SL 450SL 450SLC and 380SL from 1972 to 1985. This is a very nice, smooth-operation dimmer switch that has been in dry storage for 15 years.
A 12 volt test light is a very handy tool to have when working on any car but it is particularly important if you have a old diesel. This tool will allow you to quickly determine if there is power getting to your glow plugs, and if not where the power is breaking down.
When replacing the steering lock assembly in your Benz you will need to remove that little black plastic switch on the side of the lock from the old one and put it on the new part. You can not pry it off, squeeze it off or pull it off by hand.
Tired of lugging around heavy batteries or battery boosters to test electrical components in your car? It does not have to be a Mercedes. It does not even have to be a car. Anything that runs off 12 volt DC power can be tested by these small, light weight but very powerful batteries.
Works on most 116, early 107, 114, 115 and early 123 models from the early 70s up to the end of the 1970s. This is a replacement for the Bosch rectangular voltage regulator (see image below) those cars that use an internal voltage regulator.
Buy a spare to carry in your trunk! FITS THE FOLLOWING: Late 107 and 116, 123, 126 up through 1991 and 201 and 124 chassis to through 1989. ALSO FITS 1990-1993 300D 2.5 AND 92-93 190E 2.6 ONLY!
Yes, there may be a fuse inside or outside your fuse box that controls your heater blower motor or another high amp draw electrical component. Most of the separate fuse holders require a 30 amp fuse. You may find a funny looking bent fuse inside your fuse box.
An annoying problem on many older Mercedes up to 1980 that have an aluminum housing surrounding the turn signal arm latching assembly. When these wear out the lever will not hold position when you push it up or down.
To many people, automotive electrical systems and testing are a big mystery. It is not as complicated as you might think.
When an old Mercedes ( or any other car for that matter ) has sat idle for over a year it can be a challenge to get it safely back on the road again. If it has sat idle for more than 5 years you may find it difficult to even get the engine running.
If you have an early OBD-1 system and your check engine light comes on, you will need this to diagnose the problem. There is lots of information online on how to do this.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING!
VERY limited stock. These are the exact fuses you will receive.
Did the engine just quit? Does it just not start even with prolonged cranking? What could it be? The first thing you want to determine with most older cars is whether there is spark to the plugs.
PLEASE NOTE: EACH HOLDER HAS SIX SLOTS
When removing valve covers or changing wires, replace these with new ones. They may look good, but they usually break due to engine heat and age.
The leads are black and red and three feet in length. The alligator clips can be removed to give you other options on how you use them.
Often rotten and torn. Replace with new when working on your fuel delivery system. PLEASE NOTE: These are included when you purchase any of our fuel pump delivery kits.
We are only selling the custom-made shutter here, along with installation instructions, if you own a Crane or Fast XR700 electronic ignition or can find one on your own. Watch the video below for a thorough explanation.
In this 10 minute instructional video Kent will explain why you want to "jump" your K-jet fuel pump relay, how to do it, how to find the location in you car, and why he prefers to have a long "switchable" jumper.
Is your old gas engine running a little rough? There could be lots of reasons for this but if you have good compression, good plugs and wires you might consider replacing your O2 sensor even if your warning light is not showing up. This is an easy DIY job.
This is a part that hardly ever gets changed, and it is an easy DIY job if you can access it under your Benz. Make sure your model fits those described and has an O2 sensor installed. You can confirm that by the existence of an o2 sensor warning light on your dash.
Custom order item. Expect 3 to 5 day delay before we can ship. NEW Bosch reman as shown. You will need to use the front pulley and fan assembly off your current bad alternator..
This is a quality aftermarket part and an excellent alternative to a used one. New O.E. is no longer available.
You do not need a $100 plus multimeter to test most automotive electrical components. But you do need one that is very accurate and easy to read. This is especially true when testing D-jetronic and K-Jetronic fuel injection.
To many people, automotive electrical systems and testing are a big mystery. It is not as complicated as you might think.
This 17-minute video will cover the removal of an old Hirschmann power antenna and then Kent will show you how to troubleshoot the wiring plug in the car to see if you are getting proper power back to the antenna. No sense in replacing a faulty antenna until you make sure your wiring is OK!
R107 power Hirschmann antenna are no longer available new. It is possible to remove and repair the old Hirschmann antenna if you are willing to dig in and spend time cleaning, adjusting, lubing, etc.
When the motor won't move the window down you can not get to the bolts that hold the regulator to the glass. So then how can you get it out of the door! What a pain! In this xxx minute video Kent will show you what you need to do in order to get a "stuck" power window regulator out of a door.
Fuses, supplies, and video instructions (below) to restore most older fuse boxes to better than original condition.
Fuses, supplies, tools and video instructions (below) to restore most older fuse boxes to better than original condition.
This is a must-have if you have a prized Benz or any car you don't drive often!! If you let any of your cars sit for long periods ( generally over 30 days) without driving them, you can ruin your battery, especially if you let it go completely dead.
In this video instruction Kent will show you how he installs our battery tender kit in a W124 Mercedes.
After years of "fighting" fuse replacement, Kent finally decided he had had enough! And so was born another special tool. It is designed to securely grab hold of a ceramic fuse, remove it from it, and replace it with minimal exertion and no damage.
In this video Kent explains some of the key reasons for poor battery contact and loss of voltage to important electrical components. If you want your later model Mercedes to run a peak performance pay attention to your battery.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not sell replacement antenna masts by year and model. We have run across too many problems with confusion, interchangeability, and previously swapped antennas. We sell a SMOOTH TAIL mast and a TOOTH TAIL mast.
Have you been having electrical problems in your older Mercedes? Maybe you have taken the fuse box cover off and wiggled a few fuses and it has solved the problem for a while. You probably noticed corrosion on the tips of the old aluminum fuses.
These instructions pertain only to the multi pin plug switch on the back of the ignition lock and key assembly.
This is a must-have if you have a prized Benz or any car you don't drive often!! If you let any of your cars sit for long periods ( generally over 30 days) without driving them, you can ruin your battery, especially if you let it go completely dead.
This relay can cause all kinds of problems on any of the models and years listed here. ABS brake problems, starting problems, engine power problems. If it is not working properly can cause havoc with any computer controlled devices. Easy to replace.
Genuine MBZ Part with wiring plug for later models: Please note this buzzer is really for the 1985 and later models. The wiring pigtail is not used on pre-1985 steering locks. The switch itself is the same but for older models you will have to install and leave the pigtail connected.
Includes 1 meter of nylon braided clear windshield washer hose. No instructions included.
CLICK HERE to view the complete windshield washer squirted kit.
Get a spare. These will soon be NLA. NEW OLD STOCK Genuine Mercedes Ignition Switch. Fits early 123 chassis up through 1979, early 107 450SL from 1973-1980 and 1977-1980 116 300SD, 280SE, 450SE, and 450SEL.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not sell replacement antenna masts by year and model. We have run across too many problems with confusion, interchangeability, and previously swapped antennas. We sell a SMOOTH TAIL mast and a TOOTH TAIL mast.
This kit fits many models of Mercedes from the late 1970s up into the late 1990s (see list below). Pump problems abound and when you change the pump you are much better off to change the old rubber seal and brittle washer braided hose at the same time.
Sometimes you need the extra heat! Like when replacing heater motor brushes.