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OK in the absence of any response I had to knuckle down and figure it out myself. It is attached to the chassis via 2x 8mm nuts that can only be accessed from inside the car by removing the instrument binnacle and lower dash and even then its an absolute pig to reach as it is hidden behind the...

S124 280E. Does anyone know how to remove the blower motor resistor? my blower blows a fuse when the fan speed is turned to max. I've had the blower motor out and it looks fine but the resistor/regulator looks rusty. Ive searched the forum and all posts mention the resistor being located...

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but did you find out if the resistor was indeed the thing behind the fuse box? if so how did you remove it? mine looks the same and Im trying to figure out why the blower keeps blowing fuses. The motor itself looks/feels fine

Yes I had to sign up but it is exactly what I was looking for thank you so much!

I am in the process of replacing the tumbler on my w124 as they key started sticking. Got the old one out without too much difficulty but I just made the mistake of test fitting the black collar without the tumbler to see how it goes in. It clicked into place without too much pressure but now...

I just made the mistake of test fitting the black collar without the tumbler to see how it goes in. It clicked into place without too much pressure but now it wont come out! any ideas how to remove it?

I know this is a very old post but having just done this after many hours trawling through posts and fiddling with the barrel I think the following clarifications might be useful, especially as any remaining cars on the road are getting to an age where sticking keys will become a common...

yes saw another post that indicated that MB charged close to £500 for the same work. Only took 2 hours and parts cost around £30

I think I found the problem. Couldnt find any perished/damaged hoses so bought a cheap electronic sniffer (£15) and the vapor was strongest around the cam cover. I took the cam cover off and found the cover seals to be as hard as rocks (explains the oil seepage into the engine bay) and 3 of...

Thank you. Ill have a look!

Can anyone help with tracing a faint raw fuel smell at the front of the engine bay behind the fan shroud between the air filter box and the block? Ive removed the air filter box and checked the fuel pressure regulator, the injector rails as well as the pipes/hoses around the fuel pump at the...