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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Derm Cain on September 04, 2025, 19:03:52

Title: 1965 230 SL Sending Unit
Post by: Derm Cain on September 04, 2025, 19:03:52
Hi All;  Not sure of the proper name but does anyone know where I can get one of these sending units you have this sending unit for my 1965 MB 230SL.  It sits right next the Temp Gauge.
Title: Re: 1965 230 SL Sending Unit
Post by: BobH on September 04, 2025, 19:38:38
Hello, looks like the thermo time switch.  Have a look on here, they had a few for sale, check the numbers stamped on yours to see if they have one that matches, or comes close (if they haven't sold them all!)

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=39559.0

Just checked, the original TTS on the early cars was part number 001 545 92 24, so you may be in luck if they haven't sold it
Title: Re: 1965 230 SL Sending Unit
Post by: SEB on September 12, 2025, 08:20:06
A few months ago, someone was regularly posting on the Los Angeles Craigslist offering several dozen “Thermozeitschalter” units for the W113. It might be worth keeping an eye there, as they could still have some available. These parts have been very difficult to find in Europe, especially in Germany, for many years.
Title: Re: 1965 230 SL Sending Unit
Post by: Derm Cain on September 12, 2025, 11:14:42
Thank you guys for taking the time to reply.  Your information was very helpful
Title: Re: 1965 230 SL Sending Unit
Post by: SEB on September 12, 2025, 13:11:05
Thank you guys for taking the time to reply.  Your information was very helpful
I just noticed that it seems both our suggestions actually point to the same source. As you can see, there really aren’t that many of these Thermo time switches around – I even came to this from Germany to California. The good news is that the price also seems quite reasonable.
Title: Re: 1965 230 SL Sending Unit
Post by: Pinder on September 13, 2025, 17:28:07
I think I have one of these so let me know if you hit a dead end else where. and I can see if i can find it.
Title: Re: 1965 230 SL Sending Unit
Post by: Derm Cain on September 15, 2025, 00:28:54
thank you and yes please when you have a some time.  I can call you if you want to share your ph number