it seems to me...that going forward it won't make much sense to buy a used w124 with a 104 engine..

am i missing something here? does the 103 engine use a different type of system...?

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Yes, the M103's have a different design. The early M104's in 124's and 129's are known for going bad. For a while new EZL's weren't even available from the dealer. Be glad they have them available again! I would stay away from used as it is most likely an older/inferior design..one which we all know is prone to failing.

For the $$$ this would be a Great time to swap over to a Megasquirt II w/ fuel and ignition control.

Jonathan

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Thank for your the replies....I ordered a new module this morning from my local ind part. He gets his parts from Intercontinental Mercecedes or Park Place Motors in Houston.

Jack

that unit is for an M103..I believe we are talking about an M104, no?

Jonathan

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Jonathan, a 1992 300CE has the 104 engine.

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Yes, I know..had one in about 2 weeks ago;-)

However, the EZL listed in the above link is for an M103, thus not pertinent to this fellow's woes.

Jonathan

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How about this one, it is different, could be for M104

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-W124-300E-SE-SEL-IGNITION-MODULE_W0QQitemZ300101119531QQihZ020QQcategoryZ33689QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

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I also own a 300E and S320. At first glance, they look the same. But the 104 engine on my 300CE has an extra knob on the bottom roll for some type of adjustment.

Here is the link in Flordia, you would have to send in your old module, and they will rebuild it for you. For about $350 extra, I opt to install a new one. One note, they can test your old unit for $50. If I known that, I would not have my car towed to be verified.

http://www.audiabs.com

Jack

That's for a 300 or 190E 2.6.

Jonathan

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