W124 modification ( More Power) - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 06-20-2002, 04:04 PM

Hi have seen in the past a posting regarding some sort of electrical part that can be removed or replace to get more power out of W124 gaz model

Any clues

Thanks

Claude

#2 07-29-2002, 01:26 AM

Claude,

yes you are right about a discussion a few weeks ago on this one.

It's actually a sort of a switch that changes the resistance to advance or delay the ignition timing.

It's a black round plastic located just in front of your battery and is numbered 1 to 7.

If you are using a good quality premium fuel, it should be on the no. 1 position, full advance.

Each position retards the timing by 2 degrees.

Let me know if you've located it.

JayGH · #3 08-11-2002, 08:41 PM

Does this apply to the 1992 300e 3.0L ?

#4 08-12-2002, 08:42 AM

yes it does. based on my manual, the equalizer plug is located behind the battery, the one on the right. it should be in the "S" position.

#5 08-28-2002, 08:34 AM

I do not seem to find this switch in front of battery so if someone could post a picture or give me info on location for this switch

Thanks

#6 08-31-2002, 05:25 AM

hey there

Dj6769, do u have urs adjusted? Since u come from the same state as me, im not sure on the quality of the fuel here.

Do u have urs adjusted on ur car?

Christian

1994 E280

JayGH · #7 09-01-2002, 04:29 PM

Hello

Would like to do this mod, but I have NO idea where to look. You say that on the 3.0L US that it is supposed to be in the S posititon? Is that the posititon after of before the mod?

#8 09-04-2002, 11:14 PM

Christian,

I use premium fuel from Shell or Mobil. Mine is set at no. 3 position. You could even try no. 2 & 1 to give you more boost, but in my car this is only good if I don't turn on the Aircon. Apparently the timming fouls up a bit when the aircon is on and positions 2 or 1.

BTW, how long have you had your E280?

JayGH,

I'm not so sure if that really applies to the US 300E. I'm quite certain it does for the Australian 300E. The recommended position is "S" when using good premium fuel.

#9 09-08-2002, 01:22 AM

DJ

Ive only had it for 2 weeks now. I checked that switch out and its on position 1.

Are you happy with ur E220? Alot of people seem to like my car rather than the round light E-Class..

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