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I have been struggling with my 1974 Mercedes 280CE M110 for a long time.. i just won't run..
I can idle if i disconnect the MAP/SDF. but as soon as i connect the vacuum to the MAP/SDF the engine just dies

I have vacuum testet the MAP/SDF and it holds Vacuum just fine. i have attached a picture of the connector, i don't know if it set in the right direction..
I have also adjusted the trigger points with Norbert Fischer's tool..
Any help pointing me in the right way, is much appreciated..
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as i can see from your Pictures , the plug on your map sensor is the wrong way round. Put it in correctly and try again.
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turning the connector will unfortunately not help. It is cleverly wired in such a way that primary coil is on the outside and secondary on the inside. So twisting connector still keeps the same coil connected.

When you disconnect the MAP sensors vacuum line, you enrich the fuel mixture as it will then signal full-load pressure to ECU. If that helps to make your car run, you seem to have a mixture problem that you overcome by removing vacuum hose. Concluding now that the MAP sensor is the problem, is not a valid argument.
Have you checked ignition and fuel pressure in loop line first? Have a look at my checklist for systematic testing.
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two things start to make me wonder:
1. Why does your MAP sensor not have a black cover? Did you or someone else readjust it?
2. What have you checked before assuming trigger points and MAP sensor as problematic?
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I have changed, sparks, wires, distributor cap, rotor.
Since i got the car a few years ago, its been running worse over time, it startet with some small setout, when running at a steady rpm. just like it just missed a spark or someting like that..
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do all the checks on Volkers checklist. The D-Jetronic is a fully-integrated System, therefore the best is to check all components / values instead of just the few 'critical' ones.
There is one more list that maybe helpful, in addition to Volkers list: Measurements M110 direct download
Here is the instruction: Measurements instruction
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one more idea:
Looks like you replaced the caple-lugs at the connector. There exist two different versions of these lugs: AMP 2,8x0,8mm and AMP 2,8x0,5mm. The second type is correct - the other type won't give good electrical contact or gives no contact at all.
Unfortunately, the false type of these lugs is more common and reported as the correct one in the WWW.
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when you changed contactor and rotor on ignition distributor: Did you check dwell and ignition timing at 3000/min, 1500/min and idle ?
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I have only checked the timing at idle.. But i can't get it to run at 1500 and 3000..
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did you check at the MAP contacts itself or at the connector?
Maybe the reason are wrong or non-contacting cable-lugs (see my message above).
All the cable lugs inside the connectors of the D-Jetronic are the AMP 2,8x0,5 mm type.
Pushing the new lugs without the housing on the pins and realizing they don't fit, it's the wrong type (2,8x0,8mm).
As far I know, Volker checked many dozens of MAPS and the electrical part didn't fail even one time...
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if you do not see 360 Ohm on secondary coil, your engne cannot run. Check connectpr on MAP sensor (inner 2 pins) whether they are loose. And BTW you should also measure resitance to ground: Must be infinite.
Last recommendation: Measure finally on Pins (same nos) on ECU. That eliminates wiring problems. A defective secondary winding is very unusual. That is why I assume connector problems.
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Pin 1 air temp = open (no ohm) (also tested the sensor, and it's defect)
pin 8 MPS secondary coil = open (no ohm)
Pin 23 coolant temp = open (no ohm)
Did the test with battery disconnected, and ECU cable disconnected..
Don't have time to do more test today, but will get back tomorrow..
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I think someone replaced all the cable lugs with the wrong type.
You can check this only by inserting a sheet metal or a contact with 0,50 mm into them.
When there is few or no resistance at pushing them in, it's the wrong type.
It's no good idea to press these non-fitting parts together with a pliers. Problems will come back soon or later.
You need a special crimping pliers to do the job perfectly.
Here's where you can order the parts and the tool in Germany: Link
I could help you, if you have any problems in buying the parts.
Tomorrow I will have to do some work at my own car...
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it would be the first case where I see a broken coil. Have you removed the connector and measured directly on the two inner pins of MAP sensor? When I see all your problems, I am doubtful on your wiring harness. Those are simply too many failures to be happening all at the same time.
Of course, everything can be a first time. You cannot repair that coil. Because even if you would be able to fix the coil, you would have to readjust the MAP sensor to references.
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