I'm looking for a good condition used ignition coil wire for my 91 300te. I don't need the entire set as it has been recently changed. Unfortunately, the previous owner didn't tie back the coil wire and it was chewed by the fan I presume. It has a short and sometimes requires me to finagle to get the vehicle started. Any ideas of where I can find a used coil wire for this car?

Many thanks and Happy New Year!

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Rob Armstrong, Charlotte, NC
Mountain Island Lake
RobAinCLTNC@hotmail.com

2004 VW Passat GLS TDI-50k
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 7k
FOR SALE 1991 300TE 228k

2003 Subaru Outback 57k Silver/Black-SOLD
2005 C230K 18k Pewter/Grey-SOLD
1997 E420 108k Black/Grey-SOLD
1986 560sl 200k Black/Palimino-SOLD
1985 300sd 340k-SOLD
1979 240d 170k-SOLD
2000 Volvo V70XC-POS couldn't sell fast enough

I'd try the junk yard first. Or maybe go dumpster diving at the Dealer.

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Rob, check with your local independent mechanic. Normally mechanics have ignition wire and the connectors to make a new one, or you can reuse the connectors from your old one.

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Thanks..found a used one online at a shop in Californial..22 bucks delivered..is that a good deal?

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Rob Armstrong, Charlotte, NC
Mountain Island Lake
RobAinCLTNC@hotmail.com

2004 VW Passat GLS TDI-50k
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 7k
FOR SALE 1991 300TE 228k

2003 Subaru Outback 57k Silver/Black-SOLD
2005 C230K 18k Pewter/Grey-SOLD
1997 E420 108k Black/Grey-SOLD
1986 560sl 200k Black/Palimino-SOLD
1985 300sd 340k-SOLD
1979 240d 170k-SOLD
2000 Volvo V70XC-POS couldn't sell fast enough

I have a coil wire for my 560SEL, It came with my set of new Bosch, and I never replaced it when I did the rest of the wires . If its the same part you need, I'll let you have it for 10 bucks, and I'll ship it to you for nothing. (Been in the same boat before, and had to buy a whole set ). Besides, I live in NC, also, down past Raleigh, in Kinston. It'll get shipped to you a whole lot quicker. Let me know by PM or my e-mail devilleconcours100@hotmail.com.
Thanks, and God Bless,
Dave.

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Can anyone share with me if Dave's coil wire for his 560sel will fit my 300te? He was kind enough to offer his new one and I am interested if it will fit.

Thanks for your help!!

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Rob Armstrong, Charlotte, NC
Mountain Island Lake
RobAinCLTNC@hotmail.com

2004 VW Passat GLS TDI-50k
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 7k
FOR SALE 1991 300TE 228k

2003 Subaru Outback 57k Silver/Black-SOLD
2005 C230K 18k Pewter/Grey-SOLD
1997 E420 108k Black/Grey-SOLD
1986 560sl 200k Black/Palimino-SOLD
1985 300sd 340k-SOLD
1979 240d 170k-SOLD
2000 Volvo V70XC-POS couldn't sell fast enough

Dave, if it will fit I'll take you up on your offer. any idea if this will fit the 300 6cylinder motor..if its a bit long its ok as we can tie back but if its too short I'm SOL. Happy Wed.

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Rob Armstrong, Charlotte, NC
Mountain Island Lake
RobAinCLTNC@hotmail.com

2004 VW Passat GLS TDI-50k
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 7k
FOR SALE 1991 300TE 228k

2003 Subaru Outback 57k Silver/Black-SOLD
2005 C230K 18k Pewter/Grey-SOLD
1997 E420 108k Black/Grey-SOLD
1986 560sl 200k Black/Palimino-SOLD
1985 300sd 340k-SOLD
1979 240d 170k-SOLD
2000 Volvo V70XC-POS couldn't sell fast enough

I changed the coil wire on the M103 a couple of years ago. Bought the required length and the two ends at the dealer parts department and then the service guys crimped the ends on with their special crimper.

This is one of few times I'll say this...

Go to a mechanic or the dealer. Get the right length of non-resistor 8mm ignition wire. They can use your existing connectors (they're typically "Screw on" where you just unscrew the connector from the old wire, and screw it on the new one). If the mechanic is friendly he might do it for free (I have it happen all the time and give the guy $5 or $10 for his time).