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LJHAMILTON

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Unknown port in engine compartment.
« on: March 24, 2019, 19:34:52 »
Unsure of the use of this port found in the engine compartment. Would appreciate any clarification. Getting a little closer to completing the restoration.

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Re: Unknown port in engine compartment.
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2019, 19:47:22 »
This is the trouble light port/socket.

On the picture you have the plug - the standard is still in use today, rarely, but it is.

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Re: Unknown port in engine compartment.
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2019, 20:59:19 »
Thanks. It was a head scratcher.

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Re: Unknown port in engine compartment.
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2019, 21:35:56 »
Quote from: LJHAMILTON
.../...this port found in the engine compartment.../...
The lid of this +12V outlet was metal and semi-gloss black from factory.
The plug socket outlet is available new from Mercedes, see attached. The lid is nowadays made from plastic material
« Last Edit: March 29, 2019, 13:40:00 by mbzse »
/Hans S

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Re: Unknown port in engine compartment.
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2019, 03:16:38 »
I use this port to plug in my battery tender.
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Re: Unknown port in engine compartment.
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2019, 13:10:38 »
I just recently picked one up.
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Re: Unknown port in engine compartment.
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2019, 14:31:34 »
Another pic
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Re: Unknown port in engine compartment.
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2019, 17:49:32 »
Plugged in
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Re: Unknown port in engine compartment.
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2019, 18:16:40 »
The lid of this +12V outlet was metal and semi-gloss black from factory.
The plug socket outlet is available new from Mercedes, see attached. The lid is nowadays made from plastic material

I tried to order it now. The number changed into another one. I will see what I get and show you.
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Re: Unknown port in engine compartment.
« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2019, 13:11:08 »
If anyone wants to plug in a battery tender the plug end is available as they still use them on BMW motorcycles.

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Re: Unknown port in engine compartment.
« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2019, 14:27:53 »
This is what you get when you buy today.
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Re: Unknown port in engine compartment.
« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2019, 17:12:57 »
As a matter of interest BMW motorcycle accessory plugs will fit this socket
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Re: Unknown port in engine compartment.
« Reply #13 on: April 18, 2019, 23:27:13 »
topic=1696
is about the plug-in lamp
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