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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: auret on May 26, 2009, 05:09:58

Title: ? sticking ignition relay
Post by: auret on May 26, 2009, 05:09:58

My 1970 280sl continued to run today when I turned off my car and removed the key. This was not pre-ignition as it ran perfectly smoothly. It switched itself off after about one minute. This happened again later in the day. Is this caused by a sticking ignition relay and where is it situated? I would appreciate any help. Thanks.

Title: Re: ? sticking ignition relay
Post by: Benz Dr. on May 27, 2009, 14:19:23

Ohhhhh....... that's not good.
I don't think there's any kind of relay and it's all in the ignition switch. You need a new one because it should shut off every time. You will need to pull all the  gages to get at it.

Title: Re: ? sticking ignition relay
Post by: auret on May 28, 2009, 15:47:58

Thanks for the news. I don't have the time or energy for that now. Just completed the rear axle rebuild. Sounds like a good winter project. Probably pull the whole dash, recover, refinish the wood and rebuild the rheostat at the same time.