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E320 missing

Aaah. I was looking at the bulkhead end :o

So where, in relation to that block would I splice in the cables I should buy from the dealer, that we discussed on the 'phone? Presumably anywhere between that block and the bulkhead, depending upon how long the new cables are.
 
Imadoofus

You need to take that top engine cover off and expose the coils underneath it.

That is where the wiring loom problem is that affects the coil feeds.

Once that top engine metal cover is off, gently trim the loose outer covering that feeds the coil plugs. Then you will see the actual individual insulated wires. You will likely find they are cracked with splits in the insulation, and also brittle.

As the wires travel backwards towards the bulkhead they are enclosed in that thick rubber strapping which you also need to cut and peel back as the insulation of the individual wires will likely be split in there also.
 
Sod it. Even with Mark300SL's experience and expert advice, I decided to do it the easy way, and ordered a new loom.

MA124 440 53 32 (I what I was told I needed) £620.75 with a discount.

The original part number I was given has been sold exactly 0 times in the last year, whereas the above item has sold 69, so we guessed that must be the thing I need...

I'll collect it on Thursday, and fit Friday (weather permitting)

PJ
 
You should have contacted Partspecialist on here...discount..;)
 
Dieselman said:
You should have contacted Partspecialist on here...discount..;)

Who?

Why didn't you say so before?

:rolleyes:
 
E320 Ignition/Misfire?

I am new to this so I hope I use the correct format?

My wifes car is a 1998 E320 W210 Auto, a few weeks ago I had to replace both Cats & the rest of the Exh. system.

Since then I have had an engine rocking from mild to heavy & had a Merc Diagnostic which indicated a problem with Cyl.6 & Cyl.3, a 'friend who is a 'Merc Tech' said it was the MAF, which I changed, this did not work, next suggestion was both leads for 6 & 3, nothing!

I then replaced the remaining leads on my own & still no luck, by the way all plugs have also been replaced, trying to understand why I was having this problem, I then pulled off each coil pack connector while engine running (apart from No.3 as I could not access) & when I got to No.6 there was no change in the engine note.

Thinking this indicated this coil pack, I replaced it only to find I still had the same problem? During the course of all this I noticed that the engine, when revved, spluttered which I had not noticed driving!

I am now down to thinking that if, as I had been told, there is a limp mode, then maybe it is No.3 coil pack that is the problem & this shuts down No.6?

Also, as this all happened following the Exhaust/Cat replacement, is it related? I am positive it is not engine mounts as stated on many American Sites.

So far this has cost me over £1500 & I need some help & advice on this as I am limited as to what I am able to physically do, and if I do need to go to a main dealer, I am probably going to end up paying out another Grand or so!
 
Can I have the old one please :)

You can maybe buy it off me, yes... ;)

My plan was that once it's off the car, and non-critical, I was going to have a go at repairing it as you've told me.
:)
 
I am new to this so I hope I use the correct format?

My wifes car is a 1998 E320 W210 Auto, a few weeks ago I had to replace both Cats & the rest of the Exh. system.

Since then I have had an engine rocking from mild to heavy & had a Merc Diagnostic which indicated a problem with Cyl.6 & Cyl.3, a 'friend who is a 'Merc Tech' said it was the MAF, which I changed, this did not work, next suggestion was both leads for 6 & 3, nothing!

I then replaced the remaining leads on my own & still no luck, by the way all plugs have also been replaced, trying to understand why I was having this problem, I then pulled off each coil pack connector while engine running (apart from No.3 as I could not access) & when I got to No.6 there was no change in the engine note.

Thinking this indicated this coil pack, I replaced it only to find I still had the same problem? During the course of all this I noticed that the engine, when revved, spluttered which I had not noticed driving!

I am now down to thinking that if, as I had been told, there is a limp mode, then maybe it is No.3 coil pack that is the problem & this shuts down No.6?

Also, as this all happened following the Exhaust/Cat replacement, is it related? I am positive it is not engine mounts as stated on many American Sites.

So far this has cost me over £1500 & I need some help & advice on this as I am limited as to what I am able to physically do, and if I do need to go to a main dealer, I am probably going to end up paying out another Grand or so!

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