Thanks d.delano, I just wanted to get some reassurance that a rebuilding of the harness is a doable thing, and I had in fact send am e-mail to Victor asking for some information but did not hear from him, but I will try again.
Hi Jim, I have follow you and your excellent web page with interest since my other MB happens to be a 97 S500 and I guess we share something in common

is a great car. Too bad that you eproms are not compatible with the 124 6 cylinders, but any ways I do have some understanding now of what the problem(s) may be
Thank you all for you wonderful input you guys are great
Best regards and Happy New Year
Oscar