[W126 Coupe] "built w/o a power locking system..."

[Axel Wulff]

You car was delivered new with power door locks and, as per Iain's e-mail;
the system locks the fuel door cover and the trunk as well as the doors.
Your's isn't working and sounds like the pump in the trunk is not on line.

 

Iain is right about cleaning and re-greasing the window mechanisms, but that
is a rather big job. What you can try to alleviate the slow window movement
by using silicone on the window "sweepers" and gaskets to reduce the
resistance. Worked for me.

 

There is not much choice in cup holders for a '91 SEC. The space between the
seats is taken up by your roll-top compartment, so that is not an option.

Performance Products (http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com
<http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com/> ) have cup holders that attach to
the doors, underneath the door release, and they are color-coded for most
interiors. Haven't tried them myself so somebody may want to chip in with
their experience with these.

 

Congratulations on you purchase.

 

Cheers,

Axel

 

-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Iain Gunn
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 7:14 AM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: [W126 Coupe] "built w/o a power locking system..."

 

How did you deduce that there is no central locking system? It is my
impression that this was standard, not an option. When I got my 86-560, the
pump did not work at all, so the impression could have been the same as
yours. Remove the cover for the spare tire in the trunk and observe of there
is a rubber, rather squat, banana shaped unit on the right side of the spare
tire. Inside that is the vacuum pump. Also, open the fuel cover door and see
if there is a small hole, 1/4", in the outer edge. This is where the lock
pin goes in. When I cleaned my unit and plugged it back in, it stared
immediately and scared the crap out of me.

Search the archives for drink holders, there's a bunch of posts for them.

The windows need to be taken apart and the tracks cleaned and replace any
broken parts, this is pretty standard on 15-20 year old w126's. Again, the
archives will give lots of tips on this.

 
Iain (Ian) with a "I"

----- Original Message ----- 

From: rltrealty at aol.com 

To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com 

Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 1:19 AM

Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Locking system

 

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

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