Electronics Articles


123 fuel sender Repair

Fuel gauge not working, and you've figured out it's the sender? Here's how to repair it.


126connectors

Neat little things

Why electrical circuits on a 126 last longer and work better than the equivalent circuit in, say a 108. The connectors are considerably improved.


300tachamp

Fixing W126 300SD tach amps

There is a quick fix for a broken tach. "Fix might be the wrong word here, it only fixes it for a while. But, I coaxed 5 more years out a nearly dead one doing this. When it needed fixing more and more I gave up, but the bullet and got a new tach amp. It's been flawless since then of course.


Replacing the antenna mast

Another quick and easy operation.


What's the best kind of battery to get?


Heavily biased opinion.



Diagnostic connector

Analyze and Troubleshoot "Check Engine" MIL and Electronic Control Units (ECU)



In the immortal words of Dr. Marshall Booth: "ALWAYS check the fuses". Read how to in this somewhat ironic article.


Troubleshooting?

Doing a bit of electrical troubleshooting? Here's a handy tip.



regulator

Volts aint what they used to be. Modern batteries require a greater voltage than older cars put out. Here's an upgrade strategy.


240D ignition switch wiring.

What is the proper way to connect the seven wires to the eight pins on the ignition switch in a '79 240D? The answer is here.


The lights go on when I press the horn...

Got a weird problem? Here's something that might help.


Fixing monowiper assemblies

How to repair windshield wiper assemblies