Wiring harness failures--What models? what years?
 

I've followed a great many threads involving failure of the main engine wiring harness. Obviously, there was some sort of a shortcoming in the manufacture of the wiring. I've read various speculation that it was the result of using substandard insulation due to strict environmental controls in Germany, etc. Whatever the cause, it is obviously a real problem.

Fortunately, my 1988 W124 (192K miles) has not had a problem with the harness (yet). Can anyone knowledgable about the problem tell me whether it is limited to specific models (or engines) and not to others? To precise model years and not to others? Thanks.

Any MB model year starting with a few '92's to all '95's as far as I know. '93-'95 are all affected.

You have nothing to worry about on your '88 model. Keep the problem in mind in case you decide to purchase another used MD down the line.

-GH

Thanks ZX1. Nice to know I may not have the harness issue to deal with.

P.S. Arroyo Vista doesn't look a lot like Kansas... maybe a bit more like some southcoast appellation (San Luis Obispo?)

Answer.
 

1991-1996 model years

MB Wiring Harness Failure
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/128181-mb-wiring-harness-failure.html









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