280TE or 280E wiring diagram?

bkynbenz · Jul 4, 2014

Hello:

I am in need of a wiring diagram for a 1982 280TE or 280E.

I specifically need the part of the diagram where the transistorized ignition module and the car's wiring harness meet. There is a wire connector module there and I think one of my wires should hook into that.

The wires I'm looking to find a home for are in a bundle, one is red with black stripe and the other black with red stripe. They come out of the main wiring harness in the area behind the washer bottle.

I checked my 1980 280te parts car, and the set up is different, so I need info specific to the 1982 model.

I was removing an alarm from the 80s yesterday and obviously removed something I shouldn't and now my car won't start.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Jeffrey

Nutz 4 Benz · Jul 4, 2014

So is the starter not spinning, no spark or no fuel pump? My schematic is quite large so easier for you to tell me the area not receiving power.

bkynbenz · Jul 4, 2014

I think it's spark

I think my issue is spark. The starter cranks, and I can hear the fuel pump doing its thing.

There was an aftermarket relay attached to the driver side inner fender. The relay had a small wire running into the car, and then another wire running to what I think is a ground block or some sort of wiring block located just aft of the washer fluid tank.

I think my issue has to do with the wires coming out of the engine control computer mounted up there and how they relate to the wiring block I mentioned.

Thanks,

Jeffrey

Squabble · Jul 4, 2014

i assume this is for the AMG 280TE you picked up?

i'd love for you to start a project thread and update us as to your progress! i'm sure others would as well.

also, are you posting and registered over at AMG Classic?

and, if you're ever travelling upstate, i'm in ithaca. i'd love to see that beast in person!

Nutz 4 Benz · Jul 4, 2014

Note* This is for Euro spec. Ignore the yellow highlighting.

bkynbenz · Jul 5, 2014

Thanks a lot. Do you know what model year this diagram shows?

Nutz 4 Benz · Jul 5, 2014

All years of 280 euro to my knowledge.

Nutz 4 Benz · Jul 5, 2014

Oh duh! You probably could use this.

bkynbenz · Jul 5, 2014

Thanks again.

Turns out this diagram is for an earlier model than mine. It closely matches the wiring in my 1980 280TE parts car. The wiring in my 82 280TE does away with the pre-resistance units and has a line connector that joins wiring between the ECU, diagnosis socket, fuse box and coil.

Nutz 4 Benz · Jul 5, 2014

I have a schematic of post '80 230E which may work. Give me a bit and I'll post it up.

Nutz 4 Benz · Jul 5, 2014

television · Jul 5, 2014

Haines do a book for this car that covers it all

bkynbenz · Jul 6, 2014

Problem solved

Thanks again for your efforts.

I was able to fix the problem this morning. The lines that weren't connected were the power line from terminal 15 in the fuse box, and a power line to the diagnostic terminal. These two wires get hooked together at a connection post along with a power wire to the engine control unit. So, it was indeed a no-spart situation.

The image below shows the correct ignition wiring diagram for a 1982 280TE (at least this is how my car was wired).

J

280TE or 280E wiring diagram?

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