Author Topic: 1970 280SL emission system wiring  (Read 5060 times)

jeffc280sl

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1970 280SL emission system wiring
« on: October 20, 2014, 02:04:38 »
My friend in Brazil has an two pin connector located near the fuse panel that is not terminated.  He believes the.connector is part of the emissions system.  His car has an auto tranny.  I think this connector terminates at a switch close by.  Does anyone know where this connector terminates?

Thanks for your help

Peter van Es

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Re: 1970 280SL emission system wiring
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2014, 08:32:41 »
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jeffc280sl

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Re: 1970 280SL emission system wiring
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2014, 12:38:09 »
Thanks Peter.

I've looked at this and still can't find where this connector terminates.  It is the same type and size as the connector on the rear of the window washer pump.

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Re: 1970 280SL emission system wiring
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2014, 00:11:08 »
Transmission kickdown switch under accelerator pedal on the outside of the firewall?  My car has been apart for 8 years so I could be wrong.

http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Electrical/KickDownSwitch
« Last Edit: October 21, 2014, 00:16:54 by Shvegel »

jeffc280sl

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Re: 1970 280SL emission system wiring
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2014, 22:44:10 »
Thank you very much.  Correct pin out for sure

jeffc280sl

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Re: 1970 280SL emission system wiring
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2014, 01:03:28 »
Kick down switch is terminated with correct connector.  Keep looking please


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Re: 1970 280SL emission system wiring
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2014, 12:45:12 »
Hi Jeff,

Maybe  fuel shutoff solenoid or idle throttle switch ? 

Mark

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Re: 1970 280SL emission system wiring
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2014, 13:27:43 »
Pictures may help to identify.

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Re: 1970 280SL emission system wiring
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2014, 16:24:19 »
It is probably for the throttle position switch on the firewall.  It signals to the emissions system that the throttle is closed.  There should also be a little arm on the throttle rod that runs across the firewall.  But i thought this was only on 250s.
Chuck Taylor
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1970 280SL #13027 (restored and sold)
1966 230SL #15274 (sold)
1970 280SL #14076 (sold)
Falls Church VA

jeffc280sl

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Re: 1970 280SL emission system wiring
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2014, 02:21:13 »
Thank you for the input Chuck