Ignition - Rotor Updated

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TO: OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS


DATE: November, 1983 REF.NO. MBNA 15/2


SUBJECT: MODIFIED IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR MODELS 107 AND 126



As of August 1983, a modified distributor rotor was phased into production. The new rotor is identified by a protruding ring (figure, arrow). The part number 000 158 36 31 remains unchanged.

The previous-version rotor may cause difficult engine starting. Therefore, the improved version rotor is to be installed in all of the following vehicles during regular maintenance..



Production Phase-In
*Please refer to explanation of the newly modified Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) in S.I. 00/38.



Arrow - Identification of modified ignition rotor
Please identify the top of the distributor cap with a red dot after replacement of the rotor.

All previous version rotors in your parts stock must be returned with AFA Form MBNA 512.

Time Allowance: 0.1 hour

Please submit properly filled out warranty form for parts and labor as usual.