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Old 06-09-2005, 08:09 AM
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Question small red springy thing - what is it?

Found under the drivers seat of my '85 300D

photo somewhat fuzzy...wrench is 10mm for scale

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Old 06-09-2005, 09:13 AM
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For what its worth the red plastic looks similar to the material for the circular trim holder on-er thingies.....That's why I was thinking it was a piece of the car and not from a Previous owner pez dispenser or something.....Surely someone has a guess as to what this could be? all guesses realistic or otherwise will be fully considered....
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Old 06-09-2005, 09:34 AM
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Does the red plastic match the interior color?

If not, I can't see how it could have been used anywhere inside the cabin???
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Old 06-09-2005, 01:05 PM
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nope palmino int. I was thinking it was part of a door lock or window mechanism or something..Or maybe the seat?
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Old 06-10-2005, 07:12 AM
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legos?

i dont recognize it either.
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Old 06-10-2005, 08:28 AM
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Talking

Legos good guess but I don't think so because the PO was an older guy with no mention or other eveidence of kids/grandkids.....My kids deposit legos in pretty much every car they ride in but they havn't been in this one yet....
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Old 06-10-2005, 07:43 PM
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I was thinking more along the lines of something behind the dash, one of the climate servos or something, I can't quite place it.
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Old 06-10-2005, 10:51 PM
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mb parts?

it doesnt look like anything i have ever taken off a mb. i have owned them off and on since 1973 and continuously since mid 80s.

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