Can You rewire a Mercedes car wiring harness?
Customers are also welcome to bring their cars to my shop where I can remove, rewire, and reinstall your harness. We all know that all 1992 to 1995 S-class and SL-class, 1993-1996 E-class, 1994-1996 C-class Mercedes cars have major problem: biodegradable wiring harness insulation.
When do I need to replace my wiring harness?
If your car engine stalls, runs rough, misfires, “check engine” light comes on, lots of trouble codes stored in computer memory, wiring harness insulation falling apart, your mechanic tells you to replace wiring harness-rewire or replace it.
What kind of wiring does Mercedes 92 500SEL use?
On 92 500SEL I used heat resistant wiring, heat shrink tubing, friction tape, epoxy. The job was very labor extensive and took me around 8 hours. Some plugs could no be saved as plastic was very brittle. Metal contacts were reused and new wires soldered directly to them. Finished harness looked close to factory and worked without any flaws.
What kind of harness does Mercedes E320 have?
I also patched one harness on my 1996 E320 by taping wires that run to fuel injectors, coils, engine temperature sensors, camshaft advancer, etc. but it was temporary repair.
Are there any Mercedes Benz wiring harness problems?
The SL Market Letter got a letter from a subscriber recently with questions about the much talked about Mercedes wiring harness issues affecting some Mercedes Benz models from the early 1990s, we asked a couple of folks who know their way around these cars for the straight scoop…
If your car engine stalls, runs rough, misfires, “check engine” light comes on, lots of trouble codes stored in computer memory, wiring harness insulation falling apart, your mechanic tells you to replace wiring harness-rewire or replace it.
How long does it take to rewire a Mercedes harness?
Some harnesses have around 400’ of wires to replace. Given that I replace one wire at the time to eliminate possible errors and maintain original wire length for all plugs to reach their destinations repair takes very long time. Some harnesses take me one day to rewire while others take few days depending on the model.
On 92 500SEL I used heat resistant wiring, heat shrink tubing, friction tape, epoxy. The job was very labor extensive and took me around 8 hours. Some plugs could no be saved as plastic was very brittle. Metal contacts were reused and new wires soldered directly to them. Finished harness looked close to factory and worked without any flaws.
How many wires do you need to rewire an engine harness?
Engine harness rewire is very labor intensive process. Some harnesses have around 400’ of wires to replace. Given that I replace one wire at the time to eliminate possible errors and maintain original wire length for all plugs to reach their destinations repair takes very long time.
Customers are also welcome to bring their cars to my shop where I can remove, rewire, and reinstall your harness. We all know that all 1992 to 1995 S-class and SL-class, 1993-1996 E-class, 1994-1996 C-class Mercedes cars have major problem: biodegradable wiring harness insulation.
Engine harness rewire is very labor intensive process. Some harnesses have around 400’ of wires to replace. Given that I replace one wire at the time to eliminate possible errors and maintain original wire length for all plugs to reach their destinations repair takes very long time.
Why are the wires on my engine harness short?
Plastic insulation flakes off on main engine harness, throttle body harness, starter/alternator harness, Mass Air Flow meter harness ( V12 engines) . Wires become exposed and short together causing all kinds of electrical issues. This problem is not only inconvenient but also dangerous.
What kind of harness do Mercedes cars have?
We all know that all 1992 to 1995 S-class and SL-class, 1993-1996 E-class, 1994-1996 C-class Mercedes cars have major problem: biodegradable wiring harness insulation. Plastic insulation flakes off on main engine harness, throttle body harness, starter/alternator harness, Mass Air Flow meter harness ( V12 engines) .
Plastic insulation flakes off on main engine harness, throttle body harness, starter/alternator harness, Mass Air Flow meter harness ( V12 engines) . Wires become exposed and short together causing all kinds of electrical issues. This problem is not only inconvenient but also dangerous.
Is there a positive cable harness for a Mercedes?
It’s not only inconvenient but dangerous when car shuts down in the middle of intersection or loose power entering highway. Mercedes V8 and V12 lower engine harness aka alternator harness aka positive cable harness-$375
We all know that all 1992 to 1995 S-class and SL-class, 1993-1996 E-class, 1994-1996 C-class Mercedes cars have major problem: biodegradable wiring harness insulation. Plastic insulation flakes off on main engine harness, throttle body harness, starter/alternator harness, Mass Air Flow meter harness ( V12 engines) .
How much is an alternator harness for a Mercedes?
Mercedes V8 and V12 lower engine harness aka alternator harness aka positive cable harness-$375 96-up usually do not fail except for few models- please contact me with vehicle model for a quote Other Mercedes or Non-Mercedes harness- please contact me for a quote. Engine harness rewire is very labor intensive process.
Mercedes V8 and V12 lower engine harness aka alternator harness aka positive cable harness-$375 96-up usually do not fail except for few models- please contact me with vehicle model for a quote Other Mercedes or Non-Mercedes harness- please contact me for a quote. Engine harness rewire is very labor intensive process.
I also patched one harness on my 1996 E320 by taping wires that run to fuel injectors, coils, engine temperature sensors, camshaft advancer, etc. but it was temporary repair.
It’s not only inconvenient but dangerous when car shuts down in the middle of intersection or loose power entering highway. Mercedes V8 and V12 lower engine harness aka alternator harness aka positive cable harness-$375
What can I do about my 1995 SL500?
This video is for a ’95 SL500. Victor will repair or rewire the ETA complete with harness for a very reasonable price if you want. He also can repair / rebuild most other parts such as the engine wiring harness, closing assist pump and most other systems in the car.