wiki - car_auto:w123

antenna

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-04-30T20:36:57+00:00

Hershmann Restractable Power Antenna * wiring of 5 pin connector *

cruise

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-04-30T20:38:02+00:00

* Actuator testing and disassembly Cruise Control Cruise Control Amplifier * A ton of links * Schematic to same or similar amp * There's some talk that replacing the LM2901n quad comparator is the next step for shotgun approach if replacing the electrolytic caps doesn't fix. This helped at least one person with a surging issue on their amp.

driveshaft

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-04-18T12:28:54+00:00

* * * * * Flex disc replacement talks about a cen…

electrical

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-04-18T12:17:59+00:00

* Flasher repair (relay, blinker)

engine_cooling

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-04-18T12:30:05+00:00

* coolant parts breakdown * replace water pump bypass hose * water pump bypass hose replacement

fuel

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-02-01T03:25:26+00:00

Fuel Line Routing * stock routing: * supply: tank supply -> prefilter -> lift pump -> 2nd filter -> injector * return: return line + injector return --> tank return * takes 8mm or 5/16 hose * routing for diesel purge

hvac

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-05-09T12:12:38+00:00

cabin dash (indoor) temperature sensor * replaced with this * there's some sort of foam hose with a fan maybe? And it helps get the cabin temp to the sensor * get to the sensor through the glove box

suspension_and_steering

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-09-08T22:01:33+00:00

* Remove and Press a balljoint (Generic, not W123) * Front End suspension rebuild video by Woods and Barclay. * Upper ball joint replacement pictoral on Pelican Parts * Lower Ball Joint Replacmenet video using Autozone rental * Front Shock Replacement Pelican Parts tutorial Springs * Spring Compressor forum discussion * More Spring Compressor forum discussion * Setting up a spring compressor with random photos from the dawn of the web * More Spring compressor forum thoughts *…

transmission

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-04-18T12:23:13+00:00

* what is this strange transmission shift correction package?

turbo

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-01-08T01:48:29+00:00

Rebuild Services * Turbo Bay Performance * tristate turbo * Turbo Diesel and Electric * Pure Turbos DIY Rebuild * Writeup on rebuild * video rebuild Diagnosis * similar screech issue? Removal * This is for an easier-to-work-on California 1985 * Trap Oxidizer Removal helps to understand turbo removal

vacuum

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-09-01T11:20:56+00:00

Notes * there should be a check valve in the middle tube connexted to the of the actuator/control module of the door lock in the driver side. The black part goes to pump * tube color coding: green stripe is lock red is unlock (confirm this) * if you plug one side of any actuator it shouldn't move either direction

window_regulator

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-06-24T23:34:04+00:00

Remove/Install * Mercedes-Benz W123 door panel removal/window motor replacement (youtube) Motor Rebuild * * Otter Overload Device * *