OK, I have an 87 190E 2.6. I opened the hood tonight with the engine running and saw a red hot glowing coil behind the battery on the passenger side of the car near the firewall. It's near the relays and is protected by some kind of shield. Maybe it's always been like that, but I never noticed it. I put my hand above the coil-appearing object and it was red hot. Anyway, I'm worried if I have a fire hazard. Do I? If someone knows of this, let me know. I'm not logging off until I get a response!