today i got my over-nighted ignition control module. i went with the updated technology, new fangled one for $60. the used ones were going for about the same money so i figured i'd go with new. popped it in and it started right up!!! indy said he couldn't believe that was the culprit since they typically last so long, that's why he went with the assembly first.

put in a new coil too, just to be safe.

i wanted to let people know about this little ICU. i know i'm not supposed to even mention competitors here but it's $60, NOT $250 so i feel it's necessary to pass it on. it's at auto house (german....) arizona. it's made by Hueco, it's tiny, and it appears to have a chip under the cover. it stated that it was for late models but it was just for fitment, not for actual use.

anyway, thanks everyone for the help, i have a much firmer grip on understanding gassers now. i really appreciate all the ideas and the help!!!

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1985 300D - 1984 Euro 280E AMG Clone (SOLD) - 1978 280CE (SOLD) - 1983 300D (SOLD) - 1981 300D (SOLD)