[W126 Coupe] Locking system

Sun Feb 19 01:19:00 EST 2006

I've just recently acquired my first 560!  The Web site was a great benefit as I looked for the "right" 560 - My sincere Thanks.  At 75K on the ticker I'm really excited about my new Merc.  I was shocked however, to learn that my vehicle was apparently built w/o a power locking system...

I dought it, but is it is feasible to consider adding power locks at this point?  Also, the windows work but exhibit very slow travel.  Any trick to speed them up/down?  And finally, other than the center console, any bright ideas for drink holders?  My bride & I enjoy our Starbuck roadies?

w/Thanks & Regards,

RL Thatcher SCSM, CLS, CMD
91' 560 SEC

-----Original Message-----
From: Iain Gunn <igunn at bmts.com>
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Sent: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 14:27:03 -0500
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Locking system

Took mine apart 3 years ago and cleaned it, cost... 2 hours, still works great, it has some fine orifices that were filled with some kind of tarry crude. If you clean, be careful, lots of small fine parts.
                                                                                                Iain
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Clay Woodward 
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Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 12:59 PM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Locking system

Barry,

I have 1983 500sec and I had the same issue.  Doors would start to lock & un-lock on their own... and I had to purchase a new vac pump in the trunk.   Problem solved.  although the part alone cost me over $ 500.00  new (from dealer).  It works great now... back to normal.  This was replaced about 6 months ago.   

If you don't get it corrected soon you may also have battery trouble as mine would start locking & unlocking all night long!

Clay

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Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 04:59:03 -0800 (PST)
From: Gregory Mailloux <blackwtch at yahoo.com>
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Leather Seats
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Many Thanks to everyone that responded, my thought was
from experience seems everytime I ttry to fix
something I need a mercedes tool. As to the cost
mentioned paid $557.00 with shipping for both seats
complete, head rest, arm rest. Have some experience
with Corvett seats and the quality for these is quite
good. Just one problem they do not have the
proforations in the center panel.

Greg m
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Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 07:04:04 -0800
From: "Barry Corno" <bc at unitedsalad.com>
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Locking system
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I have a locking problem with the system. When I lock the drivers side
door all areas lock. After a bit the

Passenger door, fuel door and truck start locking and unlocking. I
assume the vacuum motor in the spare

Wheel area is bad. Any comments? This is on an "83" 380, which could be
different than the 560"s

B.Corno

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Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 15:35:04 +0000
From: malcolm369 at comcast.net
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Locking system
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Hi Barry,

Wouldn't you think, given that the locks function at fist, then start acting 
strangely, that it is more likely a control issue... rather than vacuum supply?

Here's a function diagram for the central locking for consideration.

Cheers,   Malcolm Lee
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From: "Barry Corno" <bc at unitedsalad.com>
> I have a locking problem with the system. When I lock the drivers side
> door all areas lock. After a bit the
> 
> Passenger door, fuel door and truck start locking and unlocking. I
> assume the vacuum motor in the spare
> 
> Wheel area is bad. Any comments? This is on an "83" 380, which could be
> different than the 560"s
> 
>  
> 
> B.Corno
> 
> 

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