[W126 Coupe] Some general (if not obscure) SEC questions

[Dan Landiss]

Dawid Loubser wrote:

> First off, I noticed that there are air ducts running from the 
> dashboard into the doors (they seal
> when the doors are closed). What is the purpose of these (since there 
> are no vents in the
> doors themselves)?

It is my understanding that the door panels are perforated and the 
ducted air bleeds out through them.

> Secondly, as far as I understand, self-leveling rear air-suspension 
> was an optional extra on these
> cars. How do you know if your car has that option?

If so, you will find two nearly-round hydraulic fluid (not air) 
accumulators around the rear axles (and no separate shock absorbers -- 
"dampers").

> I though it must have the suspension "hardness"  switch inside the car

I have seen no such switch, that must be for a different make.

> What, then, is the pump I can clearly see (and hear, if the
> car is idling and you take a look underneath it) behind my right rear 
> wheel?

I agree with Jonathan -- fuel pumps.


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