Author Topic: 230/250SL under dash multi function plug  (Read 2710 times)

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230/250SL under dash multi function plug
« on: December 21, 2018, 16:25:23 »
Hi Guys,
Can any one help with info regarding the under dash connecter for the multi function switch in the early 250SL? I fitted a new switch but the colours dont match up.
I found a colour photo and discription of the 280SL 12 plug but not for the earlier models.
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Chris
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Re: 230/250SL under dash multi function plug
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2019, 23:32:07 »


Hello Chris,
That's strange. ???

The colors of the wires before and behind the underdash plug system should match ...
...with the exception of one: the red-white-blue wire coming from fuse 1 (constant current 30) continues as a black-white-blue wire in the loom of the multi function switch assembly - but this is only on the 230/250 SL switch but not on the later 250/280 SL switch - somehow strange, but it is. ;)

All other colors should/must match. 8)
If not something is strange on your car.   :o
By the way, did you buy a new OEM multi function switch A 001 545 5524 or an aftermarket one?
With the latter, the colors could be "somehow"....

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Re: 230/250SL under dash multi function plug
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2019, 22:24:56 »
Thanks Achim,
I have an early 250SL which I bought with a sedan multy function switch installed. I bought a new switch from Mercedes in the UK. When I installed it I found the colour coding of the car and the switch did not match. However, I managed to get most of it sorted, except for the wipers. Since I posted my request, I became suspicious of the wiper motor installed in the car and found that the wiper motor has a 5 point plug, which I believe is from a later model sedan and not a Pagoda.
I posted my request for help, quite a few weeks ago and I am presently spending 4 months in the UK and therefor not with the car in South Africa.
So, if you could confirm that the Pagoda has a 4 point wiper motor plug(not a 5 point)it will already be of great help. Much appreciated.
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Chris
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Re: 230/250SL under dash multi function plug
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2019, 22:59:07 »
Chris, for 280SL I see 5 pins in wiper motor in the diagram, but 56a is empty, no wire connected. Connector has 4 wires.
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Re: 230/250SL under dash multi function plug
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2019, 19:53:53 »
TKS Pawel,
Much appreciated.
Apologies for not noticing your post earlier.
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Re: 230/250SL under dash multi function plug
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2019, 20:02:13 »
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So, if you could confirm that the Pagoda has a 4 point wiper motor plug(not a 5 point)it will already be of great help. Much appreciated.

Yes, Chris, for sure.
The Pagoda has only a 4 point wiper motor plug.
I am not aware of a 5 point wiper motor plug ...
at least not with the 230/250 SL

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