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Why do Mercedes parts mostly have initials and not names?
I have been reading past posts about idling, stalling, fuel this, accumulator that, electronic ghosts, and it seems that these cars have parts that other cars do not have nor need...why all the bells and whistles and extra modules and doo dads and they mostly go by initials, Is this what happens when you have engineers on crack? HA HA HA! I have been around the usual american muscle cars of the 70's and these parts are not the usual fare! Why so complecated? Also, does the 82 380SL have one of those computers? IF so does it have a diagnostic plug like my 93 Cavalier? You know the one,,, just plug it in, look up the codes and swipe your credit card!
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All vehicles get abbreviations for parts:
MAPS, Manifold air pressure sensor. TBI, Throttle body injection ECU or ECM. Electronic control Unit/Module. It is convenient to use the Acronym instead of typing the entire name. You get used to it over time. I had to ask what SWMBO meant when I first got on the forums. If you find one you don't understand just ask. It has often been said "The dumbest question is the one you didn't ask" Can't answer about the 380. The injection system is mechanical but there are a few electrical components in the loop too. Welcome to the forum. |
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No complex diagnostics like that are available on the 380sl, but they're not particularly difficult to troubleshoot. However, if you use the shotgun approach and just start replacing components you can spend a wad of money really quick. Welcome to the forum. |
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The real reason for all those crazy names
Mercedes has a very expensive book, bound in genuine leather and gold leaf on the the edge of the pages. I don't know what it sells for, but it is a bunch, and they won't even allow it to be sold by Ebay. They claim that they sell all vehicles at cost, losing a little on each but making it up in volume, but their real Corporate profit comes from that book in which they give you the correct pronunciation and the authentic "German" meaning of all those fancy names, plus the abbreviations, which by the way, are really only to be used by "Certified" Mercedes Benz mechanics.
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Strelnik Invest in America: Buy a Congressman! 1950 170SD 1951 Citroen 11BN 1953 Citroen 11BNF limo 1953 220a project 1959 180D 1960 190D 1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr 1983 240D daily driver 1983 380SL 1990 350SDL daily driver alt 3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5 3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6 |
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MERCEDES-BENZ ABREVIATIONS
A/C (Automatic)* Air Conditioning (Automatic) A/C (Tempmatic)* Air Conditioning (Tempmatic) AB Supplemental Restraint System (Airbag) ABS Anti-lock Brake System ADM Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror ADS Automatic Damping System (Suspension) AIR Secondary Air Injection AP Accelerator Pedal AS Antenna System ASD Automatic Locking Differential ASR Acceleration Slip Regulation AT Automatic Transmission ATA* Anti-theft Alarm System BA Backup Assist BARO Barometric Pressure BCAPC Barometric Pressure-charge Air Pressure Compensation BM* Base Module (Master ECU Controller) BPC Barometric Pressure Compensation CA Closing Assist CAN Controller Area Network CC* Cruise Control (Tempomat) CDC Cd Changer CF Convenience Feature CFI Continuous Fuel Injection CKA Crank Angle CKP Crankshaft Position CL Central Locking CLUS Instrument Cluster CMP Camshaft Position CST* Cabriolet Soft Top CTEL Cellular Telephone CTP Closed Throttle Position (Idle) DFI* Electronic Distributor-type Fuel Injection DI* Distributor Ignition System DM (USA) Diagnostic Module (Emissions) DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code EA* Electronic Accelerator EAG Electronic Automatic Transmission Control EATC* Electronic Automatic Transmission Control ECL Engine Coolant Level ECT Engine Coolant Temperature EDC Electronic Diesel Control EDR Electronic Diesel Regulation EDS Electronic Diesel System EDW* Anti-theft Alarm System EFP* Electronic Accelerator EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGS Electronic Transmission Control EIFI Electronic In-line Fuel Injection EMSC Electric Mirror, Steering Column Adjustment, Heated Mirrors ERE* Electronic In-line Fuel System ESA Electric Seat Adjustment ESC Electric Steering Column Adjustment ESCM Engine System Control Module ESP Electronic Stability Program ETC Electronic Transmission Control ETR Emergency Tensioning Retractor ETS Electronic Traction System EVAP Evaporative Emission Control System EVE Electronic Distributor-type Fuel Injection EZL Distributor Ignition System FAN Fanfare Horns FFS Frame Floor System FP Fuel Pump GM Base Module (Master ECU Controller) HAU Automatic Heater HCS Headlamp Cleaning System HEAT Automatic Heater HFM Hot Film Engine Management HFS Hands Free System HHT Hand Held Tester HORN Horn Signal System HS Heated Seats IAT Intake Air Temperature IC Instrument Cluster IDC In Dash Controller IFI* Electronic In-line Fuel System(diesel) IFZ Infrared Remote Central Locking (IRCL) IRCL* Infrared Remote Central Locking ISC* Idle Speed Control KE Continuous Injection System (CIS) KFB Convenience Feature KI Instrument Cluster KLA Air Conditioning KS Knock Sensor KSS Knock Sensor System LH-SFI LH Sequential Fuel Management Bank 1 (1-6 Cylinders) LH2-SFI LH Sequential Fuel Management Bank 2 (7-12 Cylinders) LLR Cruise Control LS Loudspeaker System MAF Mass Air Flow MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure ME Motor Electronics MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine) MT Manual Transmission MVA Manifold Vacuum Assist O2S Oxygen (O2) Sensor OBD On-board Diagnostics OC Oxidation Catalytic Convertor OSB Orthopedic Seat Backrest PL Power Lock PML Speed-sensitive Power Steering PMP Partial Intake Manifold Preheater PNP Park/neutral Position PS Power Steering PSE Pneumatic System Equipment PTS Parktronic System RB* Roll Bar Control RD Radio REST Residual Engine Heat Utilization RHR Retractable Rear Head Restraints RHS Rear Heated Seats RPM Revolutions per Minute (Engine Speed) RST* Roadster Soft Top RTG Retractable Trunk Lid Grip RV Roadster Soft Top SBE Seat Belt Extender SLO Starter Lock-out SMS Service Microfiche System SPS Speed-sensitive Power Steering SRS Supplemental Restraint System (Airbag) STH Stationary Heater TB Throttle Body TC Turbo Charger TCM Transmission Control Module TD Speed Signal (Time Division) (EZL) TDC Top Dead Center TIC Transistorized Ignition Control TN Speed Signal (EZL/AKR) TRAP Trap Oxidizer TS Towing Sensor TVV Tank Ventilation Valve TWC Three Way Catalytic Convertor
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You guys are really going to PO the factory
After publishing all those abbreviations there will be no reason to purchase the ADUBE Buch, commonly known in the Fatherland as the Das AlleauskuenfteDarinUeberdieBetonungderErsatzteile-buch aka The everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-German-parts-and-pronunciation-but-were-afraid-to-ask-book. How in the world will they be able to stay in business? Didn't you think about that at all?
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