How is spark plug wire inspection performed on Mercedes-Benz C230?

This procedure applies to 2005 and earlier V6 models only. The spark plug wires should be checked at the recommended intervals or whenever new spark plugs are installed. Begin by making a visual check of the spark plug wires while the engine is running. In a darkened garage with adequate ventilation or at night, start the engine and observe each plug wire. Be careful not to come into contact with any moving engine parts. If possible, use an insulated or non-conductive object to wiggle each wire. If there is a break in the wire, arcing or a small blue spark will be visible from the damaged area. Secondary ignition voltage increases with engine speed, and sometimes a damaged wire will not produce an arc at idle speed. Have an assistant press the accelerator pedal to raise the engine speed to approximately 2000 rpm and check the spark plug wires for arcing as previously stated. If arcing is noticed, replace all spark plug wires.

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Mercedes-Benz Ignition Cable
Part Number: 000-159-48-42-64
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- Other Name: Cable Connector; Cable, Ignition Cable
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Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C230 | 2002-2005 | Kompressor | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- C250 | 2012-2014 | Luxury, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Ignition Cable
Part Number: 112-150-01-18-64
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- Other Name: Cable, Cable Set, Plug Wire
- Replaces: 112-150-01-18
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C240 | 2001-2005 | 4Matic, Base | 6 Cyl 2.6 L GAS
- C280 | 1999-2000 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- C32 AMG | 2003-2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- C320 | 2001-2005 | 4Matic, Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- CL500 | 2000-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- CL55 AMG | 2001-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
- CLK320 | 2005, 1998-2003 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- CLK430 | 1999-2003 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- CLK500 | 2003-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- CLK55 AMG | 2004-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Ignition Cable
Part Number: 112-150-02-18-64
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- Other Name: Cable, Cable Set, Plug Wire
- Replaces: 112-150-02-18
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C240 | 2001-2005 | 4Matic, Base | 6 Cyl 2.6 L GAS
- C280 | 1999-2000 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- C32 AMG | 2002-2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- C320 | 2001-2005 | 4Matic, Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- C55 AMG | 2005 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
- CL500 | 2000-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- CL55 AMG | 2001-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
- CLK320 | 1998-2005 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- CLK430 | 1999-2003 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- CLK500 | 2003-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Cable Set
Part Number: 112-150-03-18-64
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- Other Name: Ignition Cable; Cable, Cable Set, Plug Wire
- Replaces: 112-150-03-18
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- CL500 | 2000-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- CL55 AMG | 2001-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
- CLK430 | 1999-2003 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- CLK500 | 2003-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- CLK55 AMG | 2004-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
- CLS500 | 2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- CLS55 AMG | 2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
- E430 | 1999-2002 | 4Matic, Base | 8 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- E500 | 2003-2006 | 4Matic, Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- E55 AMG | 2003-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Cable Set
Part Number: 112-150-04-18-64
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- Other Name: Ignition Cable; Cable, Cable Set, Plug Wire
- Replaces: 112-150-04-18
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- CL500 | 2000-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- CL55 AMG | 2001-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
- CLK430 | 1999-2003 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- CLK500 | 2003-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- CLK55 AMG | 2004-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
- CLS500 | 2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- CLS55 AMG | 2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
- E430 | 1999-2002 | 4Matic, Base | 8 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- E500 | 2003-2006 | 4Matic, Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- E55 AMG | 2003-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Cable Set
Part Number: 000-159-28-42
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- Other Name: Cable Plug
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- 190E | 1984-1993 | 2.3, 2.6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.6 L GAS
- 260E | 1987-1989 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.6 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Cable
Part Number: 000-159-37-42
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- Other Name: Cable-Plug; Cable
- Replaces: 000-159-33-42
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C220 | 1994-1996 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Cable
Part Number: 000-159-49-42
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- Other Name: Cable Plug
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- SLK230 | 2001-2004 | Kompressor | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Cable Set
Part Number: 000-159-14-38-64
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- Other Name: Cable Sleeve; Cable Set
- Replaces: 000-159-14-38
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- 190E | 1984-1993 | 2.3, 2.6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.6 L GAS
- 260E | 1987-1989 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.6 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Cable Set
Part Number: 110-159-18-18
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- Other Name: Cable. Ignition; Cable, Cable Set
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- 190E | 1984-1993 | 2.3, 2.6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.6 L GAS
- 260E | 1987-1989 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.6 L GAS
- 300CE | 1988-1993 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- 300D | 1990-1993, 1987, 1984-1985 | 2.5, Base | 5 Cyl 2.5 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- 300E | 1986-1993 | 2.6, 2.8, 4Matic, Base | 6 Cyl 2.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- 300SD | 1992-1993, 1984-1985 | Base | 5 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.4 L DIESEL
- 300SDL | 1986-1987 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- 300SE | 1988-1993 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- 300SEL | 1988-1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- 300SL | 1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Cable Set
Part Number: 000-159-29-42
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- Other Name: Cable Plug
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- 190E | 1984-1993 | 2.3, 2.6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.6 L GAS
- 260E | 1987-1989 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.6 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Cable Set
Part Number: 000-159-36-42
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- Other Name: Cable Plug; Cable, Cable Set
- Replaces: 000-159-35-42
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C230 | 1997-2000 | Base, Kompressor | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- C280 | 1994-1998 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- E320 | 1996-1997 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- S320 | 1994-1999 | LWB, SWB | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- SL320 | 1995-1997 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- SLK230 | 1998-1999 | Kompressor | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Cable
Part Number: 000-159-40-42
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- Other Name: Cable Plug; Cable
- Replaced by: 000-159-40-42-64
- Replaces: 000-159-40-42-64
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- CL600 | 1998-1999 | Base | 12 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- S600 | 1996 | Base | 12 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- SL500 | 1996-1997 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- SL600 | 1996-2002 | Base | 12 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Cable
Part Number: 000-156-72-10
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- Other Name: Spark Plug Connector; Cable
- Replaces: 000-156-71-10, 000-156-75-10
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C230 | 1997-2000 | Base, Kompressor | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Part Number: 112-150-06-18-64
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- Other Name: Ignition Cable; Cable
- Replaces: 112-150-06-18
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C32 AMG | 2003-2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- SLK32 AMG | 2002-2003 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- SLK320 | 2001-2003 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Part Number: 112-150-07-18-64
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- Other Name: Ignition Cable; Cable
- Replaces: 112-150-07-18
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C32 AMG | 2003-2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- SLK32 AMG | 2002-2003 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- SLK320 | 2001-2003 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Cable
Part Number: 000-159-41-42
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Plug
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- CL500 | 1998-1999 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- E420 | 1997 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S420 | 1996-1999 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- S500 | 1996-1999 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- S600 | 1997-1999 | Base | 12 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Cable Set
Part Number: 115-159-08-18
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ignition Cable; Cable
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- 190E | 1984-1993 | 2.3, 2.6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.6 L GAS
- 260E | 1987-1989 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.6 L GAS
- 300CE | 1988-1989 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- 300D | 1990-1993, 1987, 1984-1985 | 2.5, Base | 5 Cyl 2.5 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- 300E | 1986-1993 | 2.6, 2.8, 4Matic, Base | 6 Cyl 2.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- 300SD | 1984-1985 | Base | 5 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- 300SDL | 1986-1987 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- 300SE | 1988-1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- 300SEL | 1988-1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- 300TE | 1988-1993 | 4Matic, Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Spark Plug Wire

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Mercedes-Benz Spark Plug Wire Parts and Q&A

Ignition Cable
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Q: How is spark plug wire inspection performed on Mercedes-Benz C230?
A:
This procedure applies to 2005 and earlier V6 models only. The spark plug wires should be checked at the recommended intervals or whenever new spark plugs are installed. Begin by making a visual check of the spark plug wires while the engine is running. In a darkened garage with adequate ventilation or at night, start the engine and observe each plug wire. Be careful not to come into contact with any moving engine parts. If possible, use an insulated or non-conductive object to wiggle each wire. If there is a break in the wire, arcing or a small blue spark will be visible from the damaged area. Secondary ignition voltage increases with engine speed, and sometimes a damaged wire will not produce an arc at idle speed. Have an assistant press the accelerator pedal to raise the engine speed to approximately 2000 rpm and check the spark plug wires for arcing as previously stated. If arcing is noticed, replace all spark plug wires.

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