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The R16 resistor on the Australian W126 1

The R16 resistor on the Australian W126

The second generation W126 controls ignition timing from the EZL.   In most countries, Mercedes-Benz provided a knob to adjust the timing based on the petrol that was available in your area.   This knob is present on my UK delivery 560SEC.   I immediately turned the knob up to 98 octane petrol, as that is what I use in the car.   In markets like Australia and...

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