1991 500E Accelerates on its own

Jun 15, 2014 | 05:51 PM

henrycg

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1991 500E

1991 500E Accelerates on its own

Hi guys, i am new to the forum and honestly pretty new to Mercedes as well!

I own a 1991 500E which is doing strange things with regard to cruise control. When i drive above 60km/h the car either accelerates by itself or holds speed meaning i have to brake extra hard and it wears out my pads and is not really practical or safe to drive. Throttle cable is smooth and I concluded that this is down to a faulty cruise control module which i believe is the 'E-Gas' module on M119 engines? I couldn't find any separate module under the dash or passenger footrest so I concluded it must be the E-Gas (part no. 124 545 26 32).

Firstly, is there an easy DIY repair that can be done to these modules?

Secondly, if not- does anyone know of anybody who can repair such modules? I live in the UAE; if there is a specialist electrician here that would be amazing.

Thirdly, does anyone have one or know of one for sale?

Thanks,

Henry

Jun 18, 2014 | 03:59 PM

1995E320Cab

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Henry this web site is good, but if you want the best help for your 500E go to 500EBoard.com as they know you car better than any other place.

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Jun 23, 2014 | 10:42 PM

Texas993

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2005 G500, 1995 E300D, 1993 500E, 1997 RUF Turbo R

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Originally Posted by 1995E320Cab

Henry this web site is good, but if you want the best help for your 500E go to 500EBoard.com as they know you car better than any other place.

Thanks

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And we all hoard spare parts.

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