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jim 56

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17 c oil temp switch
« on: July 08, 2020, 19:11:33 »
Hello all  on my 280 SE M130 I don’t see the 17 c switch in the block does anybody know another place where it might be and what color wire goes to it

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Re: 17 c oil temp switch
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2020, 14:20:02 »
What year is your car?
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback

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Re: 17 c oil temp switch
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2020, 22:46:48 »
Thanks for answering it is a 1972 280 SE 4 door sedan automatic with a M130 engine

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Re: 17 c oil temp switch
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2020, 22:48:02 »
Also maybe you know what is the part number for the 100 degree switch.
thank you

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Re: 17 c oil temp switch
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2020, 06:07:09 »
It's probably down near the oil filter canister.
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback

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Re: 17 c oil temp switch
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2020, 20:25:36 »
Thanks Joe I see it.I'm in process of figuring out this emissions system now.I'm sure you'll see more posts from me.I think the 17 switch is a normally closed switch have to put a meter on it to see if it's any good.