Last night my central locking system stopped working.(1987 190e 16v) Where should I start? I also lost the lft fender molding/trim? what is the official name, and where can I find this part. Its part of the ground effects.



Thanks for any help.

Hello,

I know the 70's cars well, but don't know if the locks on your 87 are electric- or vacuum-operated...if it's electric, the obvious first place to look would be the fuse. If it's vacuum, then check the vacuum pump, which I think would be in the trunk on an 80's era MB, but I'm not sure. Actually, even if it's a vacuum system it would still be an electric vacuum pump, so your problem could still be a fuse.

I'm sure someone else who has a 190 can be of more assistance.

Anyone else who can nelp him out here?

Mike

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Oh, yeah... for the fender moulding, I'd try your local salvage yard or pull-a-part type place. That would be the cheapest route, for sure. I often find trim parts that are good-as-new for just a couple bucks!

Mike

__________________
_____
1979 300 SD
350,000 miles
_____
1982 300D-gone---sold to a buddy
_____
1985 300TD
270,000 miles
_____
1994 E320
not my favorite, but the wife wanted it

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www.myspace.com/openskystudio
www.myspace.com/speedxband
www.myspace.com/openskyseparators
www.myspace.com/doubledrivemusic

Mercedes has always used vacuum operated door locks. A long time ago, they were mechanically operated. Your system is an electrically operated vacuum pump. Your pump may be bad, or one of the electrical switches may be bad.

I have a W124, and the pump is located under the rear seat.

Good luck.

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2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

I don't know how your locks stopped working, but a good sign that your vacuum pump is going out is that your door locks will lock / unlock very slowly. When I replaced my pump myself, they went up and down like lightning.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

Thanks it was the fuse...the rear dome light was out also...thanks