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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.
Digital PDF instructions for cleaning your pencil glow plug chambers. 5 pages of step by step instructions with detailed pictures to visually assist you in completing the job.
Applies to 190D, 200D, 220D, 240D, 300D, 300CD, 300TD and 300SD (Not for 1984 to 1985 190D) Downloadable PDF eBook 3 explains how to properly remove and replace the glow plugs in the early diesel engines up to 1985.
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.
Hard to find. Good used working Bosch part to control speed of the rear wiper. Confirm your part number 123 821 01 63
DESCRIPTION: Excellent used combination turn signal, high beam and wiper switch assembly. Note no cruse control level included. Easy to install buy pulling wiring bundle right out through the steering column. There will be some wear on the handle.
Good used plastic cover for glow relay as shown
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.
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This GENUINE MERCEDES switch will work on all 107 chassis 380SL and 560SL 1981 to 1989, all 126 chassis sedans and coupes 1981 to 1991 , all 123 chassis 240D 300D 300CD 300TD from 1981 to 1985, all 201 chassis 190E 2.6 and 190D ( 190E 2.3 up to 1988 ONLY) and all 124 chassis from 1986 to 1993.
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.
Application: Fits all 5 cylinder 116 and 126 Chassis diesel engines 300SD from 1978 to 1985 and all 123 Chassis 300D, 300CD and
Application: Fits all 116 and 126 Chassis 5 cylinder diesel engines 300SD from 1978 to 1985 and all 123 Chassis 300D, 300CD and 300TD from 1980 to 1985 with pencil glow plugs. Excellent quality. Five Bosch Duraterm pencil plugs with installation instructions.
Application: Fits all 123 chassis 4 cylinder 240D diesel engines from 1980 to 1983 with pencil glow plugs.
Rebuilt 65 amp alternator without pulley or fan. You will need to install the fan and pulley from your existing alternator. The voltage regulator is included. No Core charge. No hassle trying to have to ship back your old one.
Only one available as shown. Good working and tested used electric aux fan and shroud. Hard to find. Keep in mind this is a used unit but it is a very good one. Fan runs strong and reasonable quiet ( no bearing noise
Brand new electric fan motor switch as shown. This fits on the thermostat housing and is set to cycle at 212 degrees F. Fits all 123 models 1977 to 1985 and all 116 and 126 300SD up to 1984 only.
A faulty switch can cause you fan to stay on all the time or not come on at all.
Good used speaker switch as shown.
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 is such a big problem on the early 1977 to 1979 123 300D, 300CD and 300TD diesels that I decided a good replacement kit was in order. Often I find the main feed wire loose or frayed, the fuse box cracked or melted, and the fuse connector points corroded or loose.
If you have a stuck key or failed lock in your 1977 to 1979 W123 this is your best option for a reliable replacement but we only have a few of these in stock. The exact originals as shown in the picture below are no longer made. These do not have a replaceable tumbler assembly.
This is a very good used factory instruction card for the early cruse control operation on 107 114 115 116 123 chassis. If you are looking for an addition to your book set on your early Mercedes this originally came in the glove box to explain how to operate the cruse control stalk.
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.
Fits all 123 and 126 chassis both gas and diesel, from 1977 to 1985. New air conditioning expansion valve unit. A must replace part when refurbishing your A/C system.
Fits all 123 chassis with air conditioning from 1977 to 1985. Brand new unit.
Should be replaced with charging system and must be replaced when installing a new A/C compressor.
Sometimes you need the extra heat! Like when replacing heater motor brushes.