PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - more questions re my '85 300sd (w/ photos)

pawoSD · #2 11-14-2006, 07:58 PM

"Problem 1" This is not a problem, this is a feature, this prevents you from locking your keys in the car by making sure you lock the car with your key from the outside, with the door closed. The drivers lock is the switch for the vac system that opens/closes all other locks, including fuel door and trunk. Later models the trunk lock also activated the system.

"Problem 2" Looks like some wires from an old alarm or audio device that was mounted there, or perhaps a car-phone system at one point.

Problem 3, this one is an actual problem...your lower deck under the rear window up inside there is likely almost rusted out. We had this happen on our car too, its common once the rear window seal starts leaking as it ages. We did a huge re-construction on ours...and managed to save it. The issue you see there from in the trunk is only the begining of what is going on up in there. Search for rear window rust threads and they will show you everything.

Here is my thread dealing with this problem, so far it has held up perfectly!

W126 The HORRORS - Rear window RUST!! Help!

Good Luck!