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Just thought I would share a good deal for anybody in need. These Genuine MB/Delphi engine wiring harnesses are a steal at $185-227 shipped. MB online parts retailers sell them for $1,500-2,000. I suppose if there is a catch, the manufacture date could be kinda old, however, still new enough to not have flawed biodegradable wire sheathing. Also, the sellers are halfway around the world in the U.A.E. (Middle East). Note that these only fit 1996 C36 AMG's and maybe C280's. The 1995 C36's have a different part# and 1997 C36's have a very different control system.
I decided to go for it at $155 + $30 shipping. Figured if the part was "not as advertised," either eBay or Paypal would help with a refund. So after placing the order, I received it via DHL in 2 days! Holy hell, that would be fast for halfway across the country. I can say that the wiring harness is definitely Genuine MB, looks, feels, and smells brand new even though it has a manufacture date of May 2007. I won't be installing it until later this spring to verify that it works, but I doubt there will be any issues.
So yeah, I wanted some of those 1996 C36 owners to know that there's currently a cheap option to replace the flawed biodegradable wiring harness. I am in no way affiliated with the eBay sellers or eBay. Just really hate seeing these classics get scrapped due to a really expensive part.
Wow sweet. I just ordered one, thanks! (My original harness amazingly is still fine but this is cheap insurance.)
Originally Posted by chutak
Just thought I would share a good deal for anybody in need. These Genuine MB/Delphi engine wiring harnesses are a steal at $185-227 shipped. MB online parts retailers sell them for $1,500-2,000. I suppose if there is a catch, the manufacture date could be kinda old, however, still new enough to not have flawed biodegradable wire sheathing. Also, the sellers are halfway around the world in the U.A.E. (Middle East). Note that these only fit 1996 C36 AMG's and maybe C280's. The 1995 C36's have a different part# and 1997 C36's have a very different control system.
I decided to go for it at $155 + $30 shipping. Figured if the part was "not as advertised," either eBay or Paypal would help with a refund. So after placing the order, I received it via DHL in 2 days! Holy hell, that would be fast for halfway across the country. I can say that the wiring harness is definitely Genuine MB, looks, feels, and smells brand new even though it has a manufacture date of May 2007. I won't be installing it until later this spring to verify that it works, but I doubt there will be any issues.
So yeah, I wanted some of those 1996 C36 owners to know that there's currently a cheap option to replace the flawed biodegradable wiring harness. I am in no way affiliated with these eBay sellers or eBay. I just really hate seeing these classics get scrapped due to a really expensive part.
That’s odd, he had one left after I bought one. That’s what you saw in the 1st link yesterday.
Well, if you still want one the other seller supposedly has five available. I had previously talked him down to $150 (+$52 shipping). He didn’t seem to want to go any lower, so I just went with the other guy for $185 shipped. So, give him a shot, you might get a better deal.
That’s odd, he had one left after I bought one. That’s what you saw in the 1st link yesterday.
Well, if you still want one the other seller supposedly has five available. I had previously talked him down to $150 (+$52 shipping). He didn’t seem to want to go any lower, so I just went with the other guy for $185 shipped. So, give him a shot, you might get a better deal.
I have not installed it yet. Hope to get it done soon.
Were you able to confirm that the tag on your current harness matches the new part number you ordered? I would like to order one too, to have a "backup" but I'm having a hard time 100% confirming the right part number. Is there a place in the engine bay I can find the tag? Thx.
Were you able to confirm that the tag on your current harness matches the new part number you ordered? I would like to order one too, to have a "backup" but I'm having a hard time 100% confirming the right part number. Is there a place in the engine bay I can find the tag? Thx.
Yes, the tag indicating the wire harness part# is on a brown ground wire wrapped with black tape located in small ECU compartment on the passenger side of the engine bay. Just lift up the small black cover and look next to the vacuum distribution block, it's right there. Should be a tag that says "DELPHI" on one side and a part# on the other side. If my research is accurate, it should be one of the following part #s:
1. HWA2025400332 (1995 C36)
2. A2024402406 (1996 C36)
3. A2024408806 (1997 C36)
Yes, the tag indicating the wire harness part# is on a brown ground wire wrapped with black tape located in small ECU compartment on the passenger side of the engine bay. Just lift up the small black cover and look next to the vacuum distribution block, it's right there. Should be a tag that says "DELPHI" on one side and a part# on the other side. If my research is accurate, it should be one of the following part #s:
1. HWA2025400332 (1995 C36)
2. A2024402406 (1996 C36)
3. A2024408806 (1997 C36)
Thanks, it was easy to find once I knew where to look! My tag says the part number (A2024402406), date of manufacture ('95) and REI which I guess is the manufacturer of the harness...no Delphi markings to be seen on the tag anywhere. There is at least one other harness running into the ECU boxes....would that be the "lower harness"?
So I think you have a ‘96 C36 with the original harness. DELPHI makes the updated replacement harness, which is sold by Mercedes.
I don’t know where the other ECU harness routes to. As far as I know, there’s no “lower harness” with issues that I know of on W202’s. The harness we’ve talking about is the problematic biodegradable one that almost always needs replacement. There’s also the throttle body harness (part of the throttle body) that causes problems.
So I think you have a ‘96 C36 with the original harness. DELPHI makes the updated replacement harness, which is sold by Mercedes.
I don’t know where the other ECU harness routes to. As far as I know, there’s no “lower harness” with issues that I know of on W202’s. The harness we’ve talking about is the problematic biodegradable one that almost always needs replacement. There’s also the throttle body harness (part of the throttle body) that causes problems.
24 years on all original harnesses and no issues! That said, I'm going to pick up one from the same guys as you. They told me a couple months ago they were out of stock but now they are saying they have 3.
Would be a good idea to get a replacement, you are on borrowed time with these. You may not have issues now, but it may show up after doing some maintenance. When the brittle wire sheathing is moved or disturbed, at some point bare wires may touch each other and short out.
hi all,
just wondering if anyone knows if there is a difference with RHD/LHD vehicles in regards to their harness set-up?
unfortunately my harness part# tag hasnt survived the years so i cant check for sure. i can see a difference straight away with the photo from goldecho in the thread with my ECU and computer socket thingy being on the opposite side of the engine bay for a start, but i cant seem to find any difference in the part numbers when comparing Japanese/australian delivered to american ones? ( http://benzcat.com/part_number/a2024402406 )
it makes sense to me that it would be different but all the online forum advice i can find seem to all point to just one part number a2024402406 for all early 1996 c36 amgs - (albeit the forums are 99% from LHD countries - i think only 200 were delivered to australia so i have little resource where i am), but i need to be sure if that's possible?
any help would be greatly appreciated - my wiring has the strength and consistency of potato chips
cheers
early 96, RHD, australia delivered, c36 amg (helga)
I don't know the answer for sure, but yes based on your link looks like the same part number.
By the way the photo above is kinda unrelated to the thread (sorry), its the vacuum block, chutak just wanted to see how my vacuum lines were arranged.
(Those brown ground wires are where you should be able to see your harness tag/label. Yours is just not there?)
ah, well i just noticed in the background your photo shows that black round plastic computer input socket and i think is that your ECU pictured behind that?
if the harness connects to either of those things then maybe there is a difference as mine are on the opposite side of the car and wouldnt that change the length of some of the wires?
Would be a good idea to get a replacement, you are on borrowed time with these. You may not have issues now, but it may show up after doing some maintenance. When the brittle wire sheathing is moved or disturbed, at some point bare wires may touch each other and short out.
Just got mine, installing this week! Thanks for the links chutak, great find.
Wow sweet. I just ordered one, thanks! (My original harness amazingly is still fine but this is cheap insurance.)
I clicked on the e-bay links for the 202 440 24 06 wiring harness. Both links have been taken down. Does anyone know of a source for the 1995 C36 AMG engine harness (202 540 03 32)?
Thanks, Mike
I clicked on the e-bay links for the 202 440 24 06 wiring harness. Both links have been taken down. Does anyone know of a source for the 1995 C36 AMG engine harness (202 540 03 32)?
Thanks, Mike
Theres a couple pre-owned ‘95 C36 updated wire harnesses for sale on eBay in the $700-900 range. Part# is HWA2025400332, but try searching without the “HWA” prefix if it doesn’t come up.
A better option would be to get it new from an online MB dealer for similar price. See the link below for a new one at $923. It says it’s availabe, but you might want to verify with them.
Hi Did you work our it you had the right harness? Did you order one? I need one for mine, I just need to work out if its 96 or 97 code. It was originally a UK vehicle been in Aus for decades though (Rhd)
Mark,
I was able to source an original Mercedes-Benz engine wiring harness from their Classic Car Center in Irvine, CA. The harness was built in 2018 and is OEM. Cost was a little over $1000.00 plus shipping. I suggest going to their website and email them with the part number you need. I found my part number by looking on the passenger side in the engine compartment in that electrical area. There is a ground wire that has the part number.
Mike
Hi Did you work our it you had the right harness? Did you order one? I need one for mine, I just need to work out if its 96 or 97 code. It was originally a UK vehicle been in Aus for decades though (Rhd)
I think right-hand drive vehicles have a different part# than left-hand drive, so you will have to verify. The part# tag is attached to a ground wire bolted to sheet metal near the strut mount. For North American LHD vehicles, this is located under the hood by the ECU compartment on the passenger side. In the case of RHD vehicles, it may be on the opposite side, I'm not really sure.
Also, 1997 W202's came from the factory with updated non-biodegradeable engine harnesses. So, if your car is a 1997 then the harness is probably not defective.
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Found this for the C36, but it seems to be for the 96' model. Don't know what differences there are between the 94' and 96' models. As 94' is an early model, would the C280 perhaps harness fit? https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c...g-harness.html
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That said, I'm going to pick up one from the same guys as you. They told me a couple months ago they were out of stock but now they are saying they have 3.
