Inhibit switch

[cfm65@me.com]

Hi Gents,
This photo of the inhibit switch on my 250SL shows 2 purple wires on the LH of the plug.  The one is purple or violet and the other purple with a white tracer. They are about the same length and I cant figure out which one goes into the top position and which in the bottom. I dont think it is all that important BUT it might be.
Your assistance will be much appreciated.
Regards
Chris

[WRe]

Hi,
maybe these pictures can help: http://www.pagodentreff.de/diskussionsforum/t10752-automatikschalter-2.html.
It looks regardless of which position they are. Did you check the function of inhibit function and rear drive light?
...WRe

[cfm65@me.com]

Hi WRe,
Thank you for your help.
I am also of the opinion that it will not make any difference, but I wanted to check first.
No, I have not checked the function of the reverse lights, but I'll have a look.
Thank you.
Regards
Chris

[Jonny B]

From the picture it appears the two purple wires have been messed with somewhere in the past. Notice the difference in the way the soldering/connections are made on the other two wires.
Could some other changed connections on those two purple wires be an issue??

[cfm65@me.com]

Could be Jonny,
Could also have been resoldered by a ham fisted handy man. Mine is not a well kept or well maintained speciman. I am trying to pick up the loose ends as best I can.
However, the reverse lights are working correct. I still need to hook up the kick down switch. One step at a time.
Thanks guys your assistance are much appreciated.
Regards
Chris

[sandcrab59]

What is a inhibit switch?
I probably know it by another name.
Tom

[Travis71280]

It's the switch on the firewall that prevents the starter from engaging while the car is in gear.

[ja17]

These are also known as the neutral safety switch. Depending on the version and year of production, the wire quantities and colors will vary.