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1996 Mercedes Benz 280 Repair Question


Topics covered: Coil pack, Spark, Spark plugs.
Mileage: 161,000 miles.

Asked on December 11, 2012

Mercedes Benz 280 Coil pack Problem

How many spark plugs does this model have I took the cover off and only see 3plugs 3wires 3coil packs can you tell me where the other 3 are its near impossible to get information about this car no chilton or haynes manuels.Is every thing a secret with mercedes Thanks
Avatar Asked by nfmstorm

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Replied on December 11, 2012

It's a DIS system. Each coil fires 2 plugs. 3 plugs are under the coils and the other 3 are next to the coils.

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