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11-04-2006, 06:17 PM
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93 300SE: Grey Market? Info?
Just got this 1993 Benz 300 SE (thats what the PO calls it) and it has some wierd things about it.
Ecode headlights Euro plate mounts Wierd interior bits No VIN on the dash What could this be? Grey market? Now, the problem is, someone decided to rig the INJECTOR harness when the wires dryrotted and cracked. They thought it would be a good idea to just wrap them with electrical tape. I have pics posted below of THAT mess. Right now, the idle is rough, and it hesitates when you step on the gas, and I have noticed lowered fuel economy. I would think that it is 99% the fault of those wires to the injectors, wouldn't you? Where do I go to get a new wire harness for this thing? There are none in the yards here. Can anyone give me some info on this beast? Any stuff to look out for? I hear the rear suspension can be expensive to fix, as well as the AC system. I am also told that this is not the correct speedometer for the car.      The great idea:     
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#2
11-04-2006, 08:50 PM
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Other indicators of Euro-ness are fabric seat upholstery (I've never seen or heard of a US W140 with fabric upholstery), flat face wheels (not offered on US W140s) and activated charcoal cabin filter (very infrequent option on a, please forgive me, low end S-class).
I would think a US spec 300SE harness would have very good to perfect fitment. You might have to content with a sensor or two out of place but it'll probably be an improvement over what you have now. Let me know if you decide to switch wheels. I like how those wheels look on a W140. Sixto 93 300SD
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11-11-2006, 12:38 PM
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Ok, Thanks for all the info, guys. The car is now at the shop gettin rewired, and they have run into a problem. The harness to the injectors is totally dryrotted and brittle all the way to the main plug. I need the harness! does anyone have one, or know where I can get one cheaper than the 420 bucks I have been quoted?
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11-11-2006, 06:51 PM
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And if you check the VIN at; http://www.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/?lng=eng
you will get; Code:
VIN WDB1400321A120260 Model 300 SE 3.2 Chassis 1400321A120260 Engine 104990 12 052538 Transmission 722368 03 821910 Order 0 2 221 04998 Approx. year 1992 Lights BOSCH Wiper BOSCH Cab 20888 Dealer Koeln branch (221) Interior cloth black (061) Paint 744 brilliant silver metallic (с 1991) Options 260 elimination of model designation on rear lid (с 01.05.1968) 282 ski bag (inboard loading facility) (с 01.07.1989) 291 airbag for front passenger airbag for driver and front passenger (с 01.07.1987 по 30.09.1993) airbag for driver and front passenger (if driver airbag standard - then only for passenger) 306 activated charcoal filter (odor filter) (с 01.01.1990) 310 antenna with splitter for car phone net C, on left rear fender (с 01.02.1986) antenna with splitter for car phone net C, on left rear fender; s 124, on right rear fender 404 orthopaedic front seat backrest (multiple contour backrest in model 140), left (с 01.04.1970 по 31.12.1995) 420 automatic transmission, floor shift (с 01.01.1963) 471 acceleration skid control (ASR) (с 01.07.1984) 551 anti-theft warning system (с 01.11.1978 по 31.03.1998) 581 automatic climate control (с 01.01.1977) 590 heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (laminated glass), Germany green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, laminated safety glass - Germany (с 01.01.1972) 682 fire extinguisher (с 01.04.1970) 750 Becker radio Europa 2000 vk (с 01.06.1990 по 31.03.1994) 857 new shift-/selector lever generation br 140 (с 01.01.1990) 873 seat heater for left and right front seats (с 01.02.1984) Have you checked out the ski-loading in the trunk?  I also think that the instruments have been replaced with a later one with digital odometer. br, syljua
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02-17-2007, 08:23 PM
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I came back to this post to check the pics again.
Looking at the option list, what is "ski bag (inboard loading facility)?" Does it have a hole through the fuel tank for this??? Sixto 93 300SD 3.0
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02-17-2007, 09:48 PM
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Ski Bag
Should be a pass thru panel behind the rear center armrest that allows skis to be slid thru the rear seat back and into the center passenger area and allow the trunk to close.
BTW I have done a small sub woofer box install in this location for a friend and it works very well.
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02-18-2007, 07:41 AM
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Cool car. I hope you bought it very right.
(How could you not know this was grey market prior to writing the check??) Didn't the USA get a W140 300SE??
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02-18-2007, 01:41 PM
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the old w126-style wheels are a dead giveaway!
I LOVE the option for: 260 elimination of model designation on rear lid (с 01.05.1968) That's awesome. Don't believe we get that in USA....
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former: 83 300D, 97 C230, 93 400E current: 08 C300 Luxury , 92 500SL
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02-20-2007, 05:31 AM
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instead of 100L. The same goes for the champagne cooler in the back seat. If you have that, you have the 90L tank also.  It you switch fuel tank, the cluster should be reprogrammed to take the new capacity into consideration. Guess it is smart with Champagne in summer and Skis in winter...:-) Images here; http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp?TP=1&F=140032&M=104%2E990++++++994&GA=722%2E368371%2C502508%2C605&GM=717%2E454&CT=F&cat=19B&SID=47&SGR=015&SGN=01 br, syljua
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02-20-2007, 11:40 AM
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Is that fan in the picture part of the champagne cooler?
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Paul S. 2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior. 79,200 miles. 1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".
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