W126 Mercedes Repairs - Cruise Control, High Beams, and Wiper Blades

Some catch-up repairs on my 91 350SDL Mercedes. Diagnosing and fixing the non working cruise control, fixing the malfunctioning multifunction switch, and demoing factory wiper blades (which are the only ones that work properly on the W126). Plus a discussion of LED brake light bulbs and why you can't use them on a W126. 0:00 Discussing cruise control and brake lamp bulbs. 5:05 Testing the cruise control actuator clutch 5:36 Operating the cruise control actuator manually 6:05 Combination switch dimming theory of operation 8:55 Re-attaching rivets 9:44 W126 Steering column reassembly, horn contacts 11:40 Cleaning steering wheel slip rings 12:09 Testing repaired combination switch 14:21 Testing the cruise control stalk / power supply 16:43 Confirmation of cruise switch fault 18:26 USA market Passive Restraint / Knee Bolsters 20:20 View inside the W126 dash 21:31 Dash is all back together 22:08 Testing cruise control 22:50 W126 wiper blades - Factory is best

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Mercedes R107 u. W126 - Tempomat prüfen - Geschwindigkeitsregelanlage

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Bad Shifts Easy Fixes: 1981 to 1995 Mercedes Transmissions 722.3 722.4

How to Fix a Non-Working Cruise Control on a Classic Mercedes-Benz
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How to Fix a Non-Working Cruise Control on a Classic Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes W126 300SD - Defrost On All The Time - FIXED!
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Mercedes W126 300SD - Defrost On All The Time - FIXED!

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MERCEDES W126 TURN SIGNALS DON'T CANCEL DIAGNOSIS

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Cruise Control Failure: Bench Testing 1981 to 1985 Mercedes Actuators

Why Smart Drivers Are Buying 20-Year-Old Mercedes (The Pre-Screen Loophole)
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Why Smart Drivers Are Buying 20-Year-Old Mercedes (The Pre-Screen Loophole)

W123 VDO Cruise control repair series part 2: Stalk and wiring
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W123 VDO Cruise control repair series part 2: Stalk and wiring

How to Test a Classic Mercedes Cruise Control Actuator Using a Multimeter
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How to Test a Classic Mercedes Cruise Control Actuator Using a Multimeter

Mercedes-Benz Safety Philosophy
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Mercedes-Benz Safety Philosophy

How to Test Mercedes W126 ABS Wheel Sensors with a Multimeter
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How to Test Mercedes W126 ABS Wheel Sensors with a Multimeter

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German Pilot Tested A Captured Spitfire... His Words Shocked The Luftwaffe

Mercedes 300SD W126 - Cruise Control Amplifier Module Replacment
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Mercedes 300SD W126 - Cruise Control Amplifier Module Replacment

W123 VDO Cruise control repair series part 1: Actuator testing
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W123 VDO Cruise control repair series part 1: Actuator testing

This will make your zebrano wood look like new again.
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This will make your zebrano wood look like new again.

Mercedes Benz W126 560SEL 3/89 Testing & Overhaul of Electrical System and All Control Units Part 15
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Mercedes Benz W126 560SEL 3/89 Testing & Overhaul of Electrical System and All Control Units Part 15

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US Marines Laughed When the Old Veteran Asked for a Rifle — Until the General Saw His Veteran Patch

Mercedes W126 gears repair Speedometer & Odometer by JMSpeedshop.com
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Mercedes W126 gears repair Speedometer & Odometer by JMSpeedshop.com

Why is This Mercedes 300D So Slow Part 1? Don't Neglect to Check Simple Things First
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Why is This Mercedes 300D So Slow Part 1? Don't Neglect to Check Simple Things First

Why Mercedes Will Never Build Another Car Like the W123
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Why Mercedes Will Never Build Another Car Like the W123