[Gogi]

Well just bought a 1984 500sec euro amg with cloth seats if you can believe that and also it does not have automatic climate control but it does have individual temp controls. Could some one please confirm if that is normal for some euro sec cars the vin is wdb12604412007325.
Runs great no issues thank God but the front seats need to be recovered and the center consul and dash wood also needs to be replaced or sent out to be refurbished other than that the body is straight paint is white and in decent condition sunroof works and the rear windshield is not foggy. The car has an AMG badge and front side and rear spoilers oh and also amg floor mats. Just got it so I haven't had time to check it out thoroughly yet but as soon as I get a close to warm day I'll be out there and assessing the car.
Any thoughts you good gentlemen might have out there would be greatly appreciated and please help me decode the vin if possible.
Thanking you all in advance for your help in this matter.
Gogi.

 

[Teutone]

Congratulations and Welcome.
The manual climate controls are less of a headache.
To find your way around the forum archive etc, please make sure to read the 'New members ....' announcement / tutorial sticky on top.
Cheers

 

[Mr. T From SD]

Automatic Climate Control was an option for Euros. Some have it (like mine) but others have the manual climate control like your car. I've read here on the forums that the manual version is easier to work with, although I don't have any experience with them.

Let's see some photos of the beast.

 

[GreenT]

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Ident. number (FIN) WDB12604412007325
Baumuster 126044
Sales name 500 SEC
Cabin 02304
Order number 0 3 208 00130
PAINT1 737
Interior color 952
Engine 117963 12 031275
Gearbox 722311 02 385282
Lights units BOSCH
Class 1


410 No code designation available
444 No code designation available
470 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (TPM) LOW LINE
504 No code designation available
510 AUDIO 20 RADIO WITH CD CHANGER
531 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA
543 SUN VISOR WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION
570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT
580 AIR CONDITIONER
590 ALL-ROUND WD-GREEN GLASS,HEATED REAR WINDOW-VSG
600 HEADLAMPS - CLEANING EQUIPMENT
645 WINTER TIRES M + S
737 No code designation available
870 FAX UNIT IN REAR ARMREST
952A No code designation available

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[Chadahar]

EPC code descriptions leaves lot to be desired and the Russian site is atrocious as well.
There is a PDF formed Code list that is comprehensive. I have a copy but will try to post the link here in this post.
Much,much better tah epc o.r Russian site
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w126-s-se-sec-sel-sd/1717459-euro-vin-id.html

 

[tusabes]

A fax machine in the rear armrest ??

 

[ianrandom]

+1 on the above, the semi automatic climate system was standard in Europe. It has the advantage of dual zone temperature control, and for some reason with this system you also get heat in the rear seat centre vent whereas the other system only does cool air there. I've always thought that was a bit odd.
I really like it and it's much more reliable - doesn't usually need any attention apart from the usual mono valve, which becomes a duo valve in this system.

When you say cloth seats do you mean velour? I thought the coupes only came with velour, leather or alcantara.

Basically in Europe everything was to order and the were no set options, although as you went up the range more things were included in the price.

 

[GreenT]

A fax machine in the rear armrest ??

Dunno how much I would trust the accuracy of the decoder. But who knows, maybe?


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[Roland500SEL]

Hey - this was Mercedes - if you want it, pay it and you can get what you want! But i´m not shure about this actual code numbers.

 

[alydon]

Gordon Gekko must have owned that SEL! Oh how technology has changed! Great pics, Roland. BTW, that SEL is loaded - trip computer ++.

Al

 

[Josh]

Here's the actual data card from EPC; you'll need to reference the .pdf that has all the MB code designations, as EPC displays their current definitions as codes have been recycled over the years.

 

[GreenT]

Here's the actual data card from EPC; you'll need to reference the .pdf that has all the MB code designations, as EPC displays their current definitions as codes have been recycled over the years.

I guess mine came out of the EPC as well, both identical. I got it from a Russian website that translates it for you.


VIN: MERCEDES-BENZ (???????? ??????????) | CARInfo


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[Josh]

I guess mine came out of the EPC as well, both identical. I got it from a Russian website that translates it for you.


VIN: MERCEDES-BENZ (???????? ??????????) | CARInfo


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Sometimes EPC has more info, sometimes it doesn't. A lot of records eventually get dumped (my car is a perfect example), so what's there is what's left.

 

[Gogi]

Thanks for the response guys. The interior is indeed velour, the back seats are fine but I want to replace the front velour myself but haven't had much luck finding the new coverings. Any help in that regard would be great. Also the belt presenters both don't work possibly a fuse? Haven't had a chance to check yet it's too cold in New Jersey. The right rear window is not working at all I don't know if it has it's own fuse and the right fronts inop. Due to the glass being detached from the regulator as I can hear it moving up and down with the switch. I ordered the missing seats switch knobs for both sides as they were all missing. I've repaired a rear detached window in my ex 500sel but am not sure if it's the same setup in a sec. So please advise and thanks again to all for the quick response.
Happy Holidays to one and all.
Gogi

 

[ianrandom]

The covers may even be available from the dealer, but £££..

The belt presenters I think it's most often just the relay, if so is a straight plug in fix. Junk yard for the relay?

The rear window could be just stuck but you'll have to have a fiddle. Instructions for removing that rear interior panel are here on the forum but access isn't great even when it's removed.

The front window will be the little plastic piece broken, as they do.

Happy fixing

 

[MB_Mike]

Mercedes Code Descriptions

Great site for those codes not explained by EPC.

 

[281lxm]

Where is the DOT Matrix printer to go along with all of that analog delight?

 

[Chadahar]

Also the fabric Velours, Is available from MB according too EPC. By the yard/meter.

 

[Gogi]

Also the fabric Velours, Is available from MB according too EPC. By the yard/meter.

I'm looking for already made up front velour seat coverings so I can remove originals and recover the seats. Who knows maybe someone out there has a pair of blue velour euro front seats for a 1984 500sec euro. One can only hope otherwise I will make a trip to the upholstery shop and see what they have to offer.

 

[Chadahar]

I would contact GAHH upholstery. Google them and see if they do the Velour as well as the leather. Might be a place to start.
Here is their link. GAHH: Convertible Tops, Auto Interiors, Quality Convertible Tops
Not cheap, but very well done.