🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: Typ 126 (W126 - Limousine, C126 - Coupe) Generation Model Generation Designation: W126 / C126 Codes Chassis Codes: W126 (Standard & Long Wheelbase Sedans), C126 (Coupes) 👋 Introduction Market Position Target Audience: Designed for Garage owners, Service repairers, MOT testers, Parts advisers, Collectors, and Enthusiasts. It's positioned as a cost-effective, high-quality resource for maintaining and repairing the Mercedes-Benz Typ 126. Competitive Analysis Value Proposition: Offers the same professional-grade information as shop manuals at a fraction of the cost, enabling users to perform repairs confidently and save time. Emphasizes completeness and accuracy. Key Features Manual Benefits: Instant download, no shipping costs, comprehensive coverage, detailed diagrams and illustrations, step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting guides, technical specifications, and easy navigability by category. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Covered Models And Years: Mercedes-Benz Typ 126 (W126 Limousine and C126 Coupe) from 1979 to 1991, including all engine variants, trim levels, and transmissions. Page Count Page Count Equivalent: 724 MB (indicative of a very comprehensive document, likely thousands of pages in printed format) Manual Type Manual Type: Workshop Repair & Service Manual Language Language: German Format Format: PDF, ZIP (implying a digital download) 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Mechanical Systems: Engine (including lubrication, cooling, fuel system, fuel injection, combustion system, cylinder head/valves, crankshaft/transmission/balancer, crankcase/piston/cylinder), Gearbox & Clutch, Transmission System, Braking System, Suspension, Steering System, Exhaust System, Differential and Rear Axle. Electrical Systems: Electrical System, Ignition System, Electric Starter, Alternator/Starter Clutch, Battery/Charging System, Lights/Meters/Switches, Wiring Diagrams. Body And Chassis: Chassis, Frame/Body Panels, Wheels & Tyres, Fenders and Exhaust Pipe, Body & Fixtures. Procedures Included Repair And Maintenance: Disassembly, inspection, assembly, periodic checks and adjustments, troubleshooting, fault code diagnostics, resetting service indicators, fluid level and grade specifications, service intervals, general vehicle maintenance and mechanical information. Technical Depth Diagnostic And Repair Capability: Comprehensive technical depth covering standard service procedures to detailed repair and troubleshooting, including specific torque settings and problematic technical solutions, suitable for professional mechanics and advanced DIY enthusiasts. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Digital File Characteristics: PDF and ZIP formats, readable and printable, expandable pages for great detail, no activation codes, encryptions, or passwords. Print Quality Print Readability: High quality, complete, and intact with no missing or corrupt parts/pages, identical to manuals used in local service/repair shops. Binding Type Binding Type: N/A (Digital Format - PDF) Paper Type Paper Type: N/A (Digital Format - PDF) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Variants Covered: Inline-4 (e.g., 260 SE), Inline-6 (e.g., 280 S/SE/SEL, 300 SE/SEL), V8 (e.g., 380 SE/SEL, 420 SE/SEL/SEC, 500 SE/SEL/SEC), and Turbodiesel (e.g., 300 SD, 300 SDL, 350 SD/SDL). Performance Typical Engine Performance Range: Horsepower ranging from approximately 115 hp (280 S) to over 250 hp (560 SEC), with torque figures varying significantly based on engine size and aspiration (turbocharged). Specifics for each engine are detailed within the manual. Fuel System Fuel Delivery Systems: Carburetor (older models), Mechanical Fuel Injection (K-Jetronic), Electronic Fuel Injection (KE-Jetronic), and Diesel Injection for Turbodiesel models. 🔧 Transmission Standard Standard Transmission Types: Primarily 4-speed and 5-speed automatic transmissions (e.g., 722.3, 722.4, 722.5). Manual transmissions were less common but available on some models. Optional Optional Transmission Types: Availability of 5-speed manual transmission on select models, and later-model 5-speed automatic transmissions with overdrive. Features Transmission Features: Details on hydraulic control, torque converter lock-up, electronically controlled clutch (on later 5-speed automatics), and shift logic for various engine variants. Includes maintenance for transmission fluid, filters, and seals. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Typ 126 Sedan Wheelbase: Standard: 2935 mm (115.6 in), Long Wheelbase (SEL): 3085 mm (121.5 in) Typ C126 Coupe Wheelbase: 2850 mm (112.2 in) Weights Curb Weight Range: Approximately 1650 kg to 1950 kg (3638 lbs to 4300 lbs) depending on model and equipment. 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Historical Safety Performance: While formal crash test ratings as we know them today were less standardized, the W126 was renowned for its robust construction, advanced safety features for its era, and excellent occupant protection. Details on structural integrity and passive safety are covered in the manual. Active Features Active Safety Systems: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) became standard on many models later in the production run. Details on brake system components and function are extensively covered. Passive Features Passive Safety Features: Reinforced safety cell, crumple zones, energy-absorbing steering column, padded interior surfaces. The manual details the construction and maintenance of these components. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Infotainment Systems Of Era: Early models featured basic analog radio and cassette players. Later models offered more advanced stereos, including optional sound systems. The manual covers the electrical system and component installation/removal. Driver Assistance Driver Assistance Features: While limited by modern standards, the W126 introduced features like cruise control, power adjustable seats with memory, and automatic climate control. ABS was a significant technological advancement available on many models. The manual details the operation and maintenance of...