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Old 01-17-2020, 12:25 AM
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Finished replacing engine harness on '95 E320: a few tips to offer

Hi everyone,
I just finished installing an upgraded Delphi engine wiring harness on my '95 E320 sedan today. It took me two days to do the job since I'm working outside and had to take frequent breaks to come inside until my fingers thawed out. Not a job I recommend in cold outside weather.


There is a very useful video on Youtube where one guy replaces same harness(124 440 5632) on his '94. He mentions that you don't need any special tools for the job,but let me add that there are a few tools that will help make the job easier. They include:
A)12" needle nose pliers with curved tip; handy for removing/installing fuel injector connectors as well as disengaging the wire hold-down clip on the ETA plug (down in the 'hole') They also help when needing additional force removing any connectors that have been on the car since it was built((some are really tight and may come apart as your removing them.


B) a 4" 5mm hex key socket bit and long t-handle 5mm hex key. These are good for breaking loose the 2 recessed bolts in the resonance valve assembly and removing the coil cover plate bolts


C) most of the connectors are easy to access, but when you get around to the very front to do the 3 connectors and ground terminal wire, remove the rubber connector from the vacuum port box. This way you stand less chance of snapping the 4mm plastic vacuum line if its old and brittle. Keeping a roll of 5/32 dorman vacuum tubing handy($6 at your Autozone,ect.)just in case you do break a line.


D) remove the 2 vacuum hoses going to the vacuum port box(make sure to remember which nipple to plug them back in). Remove the 2 10mm bolts securing the vacuum box to completely free it for taking off the 3 old connectors. Pay special attention to each connector as you remove and replace. Make sure to put the top bolt through the ring connector on the new harness before you put the bolt back in. I almost forgot this step! lol.


E) you'll also need a 7mm socket and nut driver for removing/installing the small nut holding the grounding cable to the terminal block mounted on the driver side inner fender panel. Best to remove the 16" weather strip just above the plastic cover over the terminal block so the cover doesn't snag and comes off easier. a small magnet placed on the shaft of the nut driver may help from dropping or losing the nut when removing the grounding cable. Tweezers are handy for removing/replacing the tiny washer that goes back on after you put the cable on.



OK. I think that should do it for tips. After replacing my harness, plugs, wires and COP connectors, the car runs great without the slight misfire I had before starting the job. It even has much smoother shifts. Before it seemed to shift with a slight 'bump'. It's smooth as butter now. Hope these tips can help someone in replacing their harness. Have a great weekend!
Bruce (dcman2003)

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Old 01-17-2020, 09:54 AM
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Thanks for the info, where did you purchase engine harness?
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Old 01-17-2020, 12:05 PM
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I have a 124 440 5632 for sale if anyone wants to save some money. I installed it on my '94 and removed it when I scrapped the car.....
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Old 01-17-2020, 05:41 PM
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@Jorn: I bought my engine harness on Ebay about a year ago. Ebay is a great source for used parts and can save you money. Also, ILUVMILS just posted he has a harness for sale. You might contact him.
These cars have two different part numbers for the harness: 124 440 5632 which is the most commonly found harness used on cars built into 1995. Later 1995 models might have the harness 124 440 2933. These are not quite as common and if I'm remembering correctly, there are more connectors and installation isn't quite as easy as with the 5632. These harnesses are more expensive as well. I've seen a few of them on Ebay selling for around $650 used.
I was fortunate to find mine for around $125.00 total and it has a build date of 2003. Hope that info is helpful.
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Old 01-17-2020, 08:26 PM
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Glad to hear it is fixed. A good running M104 is a pleasure to drive, silky smooth with good performance.

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