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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Question and comments on Originality => Topic started by: GM on August 17, 2020, 00:40:56

Title: Trivial pursuit: Option code 635 - Warning triangle and first-aid box
Post by: GM on August 17, 2020, 00:40:56

Hi all,
I just received my Vehicle Master Inquiry (awaiting my data card), and discovered my car was apparently shipped with an option that I haven't seen discussed here - Code 635 - Warning triangle and first-aid box.
Learning new stuff every day.
According the MB master code description list this code for this feature was from 01.04.1970 to 28.02.1974.
I've done some internet searches, and found that apparently these warning triangle/first-aid boxes were included in some cars, but removed from those shipped to the U.S.? (My '71 280SL is U.S. version)
I've found versions made for VWs (Leina Werk, model K23647) that appear to be the same as those for MB, but an MB unit listed is Dambach K23611, and they have similar appearance. The model numbers are close enough to appear to be from the same manufacturer?
Any insight here?
Thanks

Title: Re: Trivial pursuit: Option code 635 - Warning triangle and first-aid box
Post by: John Betsch - "SADIE" on August 17, 2020, 16:21:41

My car is a Germany car.  It had a tack-on-blue first aid kit and a warning triangle when I purchased it.  From my research, I thought the option code for the first aid kit was DB Code 222.  I do not know if they are original (first owner purchase) or correct.  I would very much appreciate any insight members can give. 

I have a feeling the first aid kit might be correct but not the warning triangle.
Adding to this trivial pursuit 
JB

Title: Re: Trivial pursuit: Option code 635 - Warning triangle and first-aid box
Post by: GM on August 17, 2020, 16:50:29

JB - I looked up option 222 and the list shows it as “First aid kit” (no emergency triangle), from 01.11.1962 to 30.09.1970

Title: Re: Trivial pursuit: Option code 635 - Warning triangle and first-aid box
Post by: MikeSimon on August 17, 2020, 18:33:39

At one time in the 60s, it became a law in Germany that you had to have a First Aid kit and a warning triangle in your car. It was enforced by checks during routine traffic stops and during the TÜV inspection. Many car manufacturers provided these items for all new cars. you did not have to special order them. My 1971 SL has a First Aid kit and a triangle. I do not know if these parts came as OE and there is no entry on the data card

Title: Re: Trivial pursuit: Option code 635 - Warning triangle and first-aid box
Post by: GM on August 17, 2020, 19:06:08

Thanks, Mike, this helps.
The only reason I saw this option is because it showed up on my VMI.
Do you know who made yours - Dambach or does it look like JB's above?
Thanks

Title: Re: Trivial pursuit: Option code 635 - Warning triangle and first-aid box
Post by: John Betsch - "SADIE" on August 19, 2020, 18:07:53

As anyone scans their unread posts regarding the "Warning Triangle" posting, could you take a gander at the pictures I posted of my first aid kit and triangle reply and give me an opinion on their originality/vintage etc  merci
sadie