Has anyone done the "resistor delete" mod?
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The only engines that will have this resistor will be cars with an EZL. This means if you have a 94-95 E320 with HFM, you do not have this resistor. The old M104 with CIS-E and EZL ignition has the resistor. Your HFM engine runs much better than the old CIS cars anyway. I would much rather have the HFM fuel injection than the ability to do the resistor mod. 
Removing the resistor sets your timing to 0 degrees. Advancing the timing is possible by replacing the tiny resistor inside the holder with a different value (don't have the values with me now). The timing resistor was only used on U.S. models, Euro models had the Timing Trimming Socket, which is variable.
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The statements concerning HFM are correct, once you get into ODB-I and ODB-II vehicles, the ignition timing retard is still there, but its more sophisticated, requiring ECU modification (chip). The stand alone resister is not present.
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Honestly, other than the fact that my take off response on my E320 compared to my 190E is 2 totally different(190E being very quick to jump from the start), the thrust and overall power of the E320 usually happens while in motion or over 45mph. I want to have a better low-end power with this W124.
Now, not to go off-topic, but is there a "skid control unit" or "ASR" in these 94-95 E320's? More torque on take-off is really what I'm looking for?
As for the resistor, I'm over it.
Now, not to go off-topic, but is there a "skid control unit" or "ASR" in these 94-95 E320's? More torque on take-off is really what I'm looking for?
As for the resistor, I'm over it.
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Honestly, other than the fact that my take off response on my E320 compared to my 190E is 2 totally different(190E being very quick to jump from the start), the thrust and overall power of the E320 usually happens while in motion or over 45mph. I want to have a better low-end power with this W124.
Now, not to go off-topic, but is there a "skid control unit" or "ASR" in these 94-95 E320's? More torque on take-off is really what I'm looking for?
As for the resistor, I'm over it.
Now, not to go off-topic, but is there a "skid control unit" or "ASR" in these 94-95 E320's? More torque on take-off is really what I'm looking for?
As for the resistor, I'm over it.
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Cheers mate.
So that means there's not much I can do to get my rusty old girl to move faster
I agree with you. I doubt my country has such a thing. I think all petrol here are at least 97octane (or RON.. I don't know the distinction). I only fill up with 98, so, yeh.. You are right. A bit disappointed though!
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hey guys just read in on this thread, my w124 is a euro spec and i've removed the resistor like 2 mins ago and have yet to test drive the car, your resistors say 24 81, whereas mine says 22 81 i cant really find any difference.. how do i check which resistor i have..
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they come in different sizes. it may be different.
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What engine have you got mate?
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ok, im not sure what your refering to 2phast, yes i have the 2.6 m103 12v, i test drove it and didnt really feel any difference.. the throttle response was a bit wierd though like it felt and sounded like a tractor..haha
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I was misinformed, guess that is the m104 3.0 not the 3.2. Makes more sense.
Last edited by myfirstbenz; May 18, 2007 at 02:46 AM.
