US model diesels start in first, gas models start out in 2nd. Only exception is my 85 380SL. All of the many gas W126 models I have owned start out in 2nd and the W126 diesels started out in 1st.
For further clarification, check your specific owners manual. On 1/24/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at 10:26 AM, Donald Snook wrote: > > >> From what I understand, the gasser 126's start in 2nd gear and this is > > why they are little slow off the line. > > I don't believe this to be the case for that particular model. > > > > A few questions? Why did > > Mercedes do this? > > To keep wheels for spinning on slippery surfaces and for fuel economy. > > > If it starts in 2nd then does it ever go into 1st? > > Yes, when you mash the throttle it will drop down. > > > Is there a way to change this? Is there a reason not too? > > Yours should start in 1st gear. This feature was used in 240Ds and > some 201 190Ds, 124s and probably some other models that I'm not aware > of. > I have a Euro 124 owners manual that describes this in depth. > > Johnny B. > I Mac Therefore I am > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 140K "Stardust" 1985 380SL 145K "Blue Belle"
