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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: CJHenderson on May 13, 2025, 18:28:31

Title: Does my 123/Tune 6-R-V-M need a ballast
Post by: CJHenderson on May 13, 2025, 18:28:31

Does my 123/Tune 6-R-V-M distributor need a ballast, and if so what type?

Title: Re: Does my 123/Tune 6-R-V-M need a ballast
Post by: yves on May 13, 2025, 18:48:37

Hi CJ i have just fitted a Blue tooth 123 ign on my car without anything more...! but i am still thinking about the right advance curve to set....!

Title: Re: Does my 123/Tune 6-R-V-M need a ballast
Post by: CJHenderson on May 13, 2025, 19:22:00

Thanks Yves, I have heard that you don't need one, but I'm not certain.

Title: Re: Does my 123/Tune 6-R-V-M need a ballast
Post by: Pawel66 on May 13, 2025, 19:41:02

I asked technical help at 123 twice, once for 280SL, once for 190SL - no ballast resistor needed.

Title: Re: Does my 123/Tune 6-R-V-M need a ballast
Post by: Peter on May 13, 2025, 21:35:44

Correct, see also the installation manual.

Title: Re: Does my 123/Tune 6-R-V-M need a ballast
Post by: CJHenderson on May 14, 2025, 14:14:09

Thanks all for clearing this up.