Mercedes Ignition Switch Wiring Plug Disaster: 1975 to 1995 Benz Series Part 18 w/ Kent Bergsma

In this video Kent will explain in detail what the ignition switch plug is, what it does, and what the BIG problem many owners have faced when working on ignition lock or switch on their older Mercedes (late 1970's to the mid 1990's). This includes the W116, W123, W107, W126, W201, W124 and early R129 chassis.
If the problem explained here should happen to you Kent has a video wiring diagram for the plug on most models from 1981 to 1995. If this video does not apply you will need to get the factory wiring diagram look at the wiring in another similar model. This video wiring diagram with be part 19 in this series on 1975 to 1995 Mercedes. See link to playlist below:
This is part 18 of a multipart series that Kent will be filming over the next year. He will focus on Mercedes that can be purchased and fixed up to be used as daily drivers. To view the full series click here: • 1975 to 1995 Mercedes ...
The models included will be:
Late W114 and W115 Chassis Sedans and Coupes: Mercedes 280, Mercedes 280C, Mercedes 240D, Mercedes 300D.
Late W116 Sedans: Mercedes 280SE, Mercedes 280SEL, Mercedes 300SD, Mercedes 450SE, Mercedes 450SEL and Mercedes 450SEL 6.9.
All W123 Chassis Sedans, Coupes and Wagons: Mercedes 240D, Mercedes 300D, Mercedes 300CD, Mercedes 300TD, Mercedes 230E, Mercedes 280E, Mercedes 280CE, Mercedes 280TE.
All 126 Chassis Sedans and Coupes 1981 to 1991: Mercedes 300SD, Mercedes 300SDL, Mercedes 300SE, Mercedes 300SEL, Mercedes 350SD, Mercedes 350SDL, Mercedes 380SE, Mercedes 380SEC, Mercedes 380SEL, Mercedes 420SEL, Mercedes 500SEC, Mercedes 500SEL, Mercedes 560SEC, Mercedes 560SEL.
All W201 Chassis Sedans: Mercedes 190D 2.5, Mercedes 190D 2.5, Mercedes 190E 2.3, Mercedes 190E 2.3 16V, Mercedes 190E 2.6.
All W124 Sedans, Coupes and Wagons: Mercedes 260E, Mercedes 300E, Mercedes 300D, Mercedes 300TD, Mercedes 300TE, Mercedes 300CE, Mercedes 400E, Mercedes 500E, Mercedes E320, Mercedes E420, Mercedes CE320, Mercedes E300D