ALL the wiring in the engine compartment is as they say "bio-degradeable" under the hood. Inclusive of main engine harness, injection harness, ETA harness(s), starter harness, ASR and ADS harness's. Also depending on the injection system the ETA harness OR the potentometer in the ETA on one or both may be bad and will have to be replaced so the car doesn't run in limp home mode. But when they run right it's a rush to drive.
The 500 and 600 were long wheel base vehicles with the Burl wood interior. No idea about the 3xx or 4xx cars but I thought they were the short wheel base cars. The W140 series are also know for evaporator issues. If I had to do it over again I'd buy a 1996-1999 S600. They have ODBII and most of the bugs had been worked out by then, especially the later years. Stay away from the 2000-2002 S class with cylinder shutoff. A bad thing. James Zavesky 1991 500SL 1992 600SEL 1995 E320 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tarek Elshenawy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Banned List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 4:20 AM Subject: [MBZ] W140 > So I know I've seen stuff on the lists about these things having problems, > but never paid attention because I thought ownership was out of the > question. I recently came across a fine specimen, however and wish to be > enlightened about general maintenance and common problems. > > The car is a 1995 S420. I remember reading about wiring harness problems... > is this all wiring harnesses? I recall reading an article about how the > wiring for the AC compressor was too short, but starting in 95, they > corrected the problem. Did Mercedes address all wiring problems starting in > 95? > > My second question is regarding the chassis. Does the 95 S420V designation > constitute an extended wheelbase? I know they made short and long wheelbase > S320's, but were all S420, 500 and 600's the long wheelbase versions? > > I also remember reading that the major downfall of all the gasoline W140 > models was the transmission. Is this true? > > In short, I would just like any information regarding the common problems > and general maintenance for the W140, specifically the S420 if possible. > > Thanks in advance. > > Tarek Elshenawy > > > > _______________________________________ > 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 >
