Re: [MBZ] For W115 Experts *ONLY*

2007-07-22 Thread Jim Cathey
> I am losing my sense of humor about the neutral gearshift interlock on > my 74 240D 4-speed. It supposedly keeps the driver from starting the > car in gear, but now it has failed and the starter can't be engaged by > the pullknob. The gearshift position sensor switch is fine, but the > conf

Re: [MBZ] For W115 Experts *ONLY*

2007-07-22 Thread Sunil Hari
On my 74, it would start in any gear, but the wiring on that thing was futzed to no end. But check under the shift boot (where the reverse light switch is). Could it be because of the "safety interlock" switch that wouldn't let you start the car without the seatbelt fastened? Most 115's have had

Re: [MBZ] For W115 Experts *ONLY*

2007-07-22 Thread JFreezn
On my 74, there was a relay under the drivers side of the dash, just to the left of the steering wheel. I pulled the relay and inserted a jumper wire, as I recall. I am also the one that suggested you check the AC/Start relay on the firewall, which as you state is not the problem. Jim F

Re: [MBZ] For W115 Experts *ONLY*

2007-07-22 Thread Redghost
take a peak under the shift boot. There are two do-hickeys there with buttons. One even has a power connector on it. Up toward the front of the shifter. Follow that wire and it will lead you to nirvana, or maybe jimi hendricks I do not have a functional neutral lock out on Gump, as she a

[MBZ] For W115 Experts *ONLY*

2007-07-22 Thread B Dike
Ok folks, I am losing my sense of humor about the neutral gearshift interlock on my 74 240D 4-speed. It supposedly keeps the driver from starting the car in gear, but now it has failed and the starter can't be engaged by the pullknob. The gearshift position sensor switch is fine, but the confo