If you agree that what I've pointed out is the hot start solenoid, I may just leave it disconnected as hot starts aren't much of a problem in sunny Seattle

It looks more like the wires broke off then were cut but I hadn't thought of that.

Michael

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Usta haves '69 250/8, '76 280C, 1971 250C 114.023, 1976 450SEL 116.033
Current have, 1983 300SD 126.120