[W126 Coupe] 1985 euro version 500sec

[Bill Reford]

Jeffrey,

The light option is useful when you have a heavy load in the trunk or 2 big
people in the back seat which lowers the back end a little,then adjust the
headlights using the wheel on the dashboard to aim where you want them on
the road at night without shining in the eyes of oncoming traffic. This
works in both low and high beam.

My 85 500 Euro has dual climate control (2 temperature setting wheels) one
for each side of the cabin, does yours?

Bill Reford
Toronto Canada
1985 500 SEC Euro
1984 380 SL
1984 300D

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jeffrey maniff" <jsman24 at hotmail.com>
To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 8:08 PM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1985 euro version 500sec


> Dick,
> I live in Easton and I work in West Bridgewater/Brockton right neat Rt.
24.
> Quincy is no problem for me if you have a good emissions tester who can
> understand my situation.  Otherwise I have a good mechanic (Advanced
Imports
> - Keith Porges) who is contemplating my emissions dilemma as we speak
since
> I failed the test.  Thanks for the info on the speakers and the vacuum
thing
> but what does it do for the lights?  Maybe it is working and I don't know
> it.  I just picked up an auto manual off of ebay but it doesn't state that
> option.  However, it doesn't state or illustrate my city/country horn
option
> either (I find that one particularly amusing).  Where can I get that
> adhesive for my headliner as I want to attack that before it gets any
worse.
>   Otherwise, my car is in pristine condition in and out and rides like a
> dream.  What is your like?
> Thanks again,
> Jeff maniff
>
>
> >From: Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net>
> >Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> >To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> >Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1985 euro version 500sec
> >Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:20:18 -0400
> >
> >Hi Jeff:
> >
> >Where it's an 85, are you sure it needs to be emissions tested here in
MA.
> >After all it's 20+ years old?  If they insist on the emissions test, I'd
> >make sure your o2 is fairly new, add a can of Emissions + (WalMart), run
a
> >tank of Premium fuel only.  Get the engine warmed up with a highway run
for
> >20 minutes or so, then go directly to the MA garage leaving the engine
> >running until they are done.  You may also need to lean the lambda if you
> >feel it's running rich.  You can always set it back to original spec
> >afterward.
> >
> >Dial next to headlamp is the vacuum adjust for the euro headlamps.  If
it's
> >not been used in a while the adjusters in the headlamps may be stiff or
> >frozen or you could have a vacuum leak at the switch or in either of the
> >hoses feeding the left/right headlamps.
> >
> >Headliner info is in the MBCoupes archives.  best to pull the pan and
then
> >clean up the old foam and try re-applying the fabric with 3M Super 90
> >adhesive.
> >
> >Rear speakers on the 85 are either a flat grill or the raised dome.  If
> >it's the raised dome, I find it easy to pull the speaker enclosure
towards
> >you in the rear seat to release the front nylon plug nearest the seat
back
> >and the 3 rear plastic clips and one side clip nearest the rear glass.
> >Then lift it off.  The flat grill is just a few screws.
> >
> >Where in MA?  Anywhere near Quincy?  I can set you up with a shop that
does
> >all my emissions testing if that helps.
> >
> >Regards, Dick
> >
> >jeffrey maniff wrote:
> >
> >>Help!  Does anyone out there know how to pass an emissions test with a
> >>1985 Gray Market 500SEC as currently my emissions #'s are making it so
> >>that it will not pass.  Is there a secret I need to know about or a
> >>legitimate way in order to get the car to pass?  Also, does anyone know
> >>what the dial is next to the light switch on the left side of the
steering
> >>wheel which has 3 positions.  I keep moving it so see what it does but I
> >>can't see any change?  It may say in German as everything else does but
I
> >>do not understand the language.  Lastly, can someone recommend what to
do
> >>with a headliner that is beginning to sag and pull away from the top of
> >>the car starting in the back seat area?  Should I use super glue or have
> >>it progessionally fixed?  Oops, one more thing, how do I access my rear
> >>speakers (the ones that are adjacent to the back window?  I need to
> >>replace them.
> >>Thank you for your input/insight/ and general knowledge and suggestions.
> >>Jeff Maniff  (massachusetts)
> >>
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