Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: scoot on November 15, 2013, 20:52:07

Title: What is this solenoid and why do I have it?
Post by: scoot on November 15, 2013, 20:52:07

I'm trying to clean up my piles of parts.  I came across this solenoid and I don't know what it goes to.  It doesn't look like anything under the hood of my 250 SL.  But it does look familiar.   I figure one of you out there can tell me what this is and what it goes to...

thanks
Scott

Title: Re: What is this solenoid and why do I have it?
Post by: garymand on November 15, 2013, 21:31:57

Its not part of a 250SL 4 speed.  It reminds me of an electric overdive activator. It pulls a lever in the tranny that engages the overdrive only when activated 12Volts are applied. 

Title: Re: What is this solenoid and why do I have it?
Post by: ja17 on November 16, 2013, 06:05:55

Looks like a cold start solenoid on an early MB, 230SL early or 220SEB etc.

Title: Re: What is this solenoid and why do I have it?
Post by: zoegrlh on November 16, 2013, 13:21:36

Yes I agree with Joe, it is a cold start solenoid.
Bob