500E specific ETA wiring length

[darek_u]

For those of you who have stashed spare ETA specific for 500E - can someone measure the length of the wiring harness for me please? I purchased for cheap ETA from W140, I'll be sending it for general refreshment, they can shorten the wiring for me to the specific length.
BTW I've spoken with few companies rebuilding car electronics and they all say the same - parts for this specific throttle actuators are NLA in EU... All they can offer is cleaning, checks, greasing etc... Very sad

 

[sheward]

The length of the 036 ETA wire harness is 30 inches from the connector to the ETA body. This measurement does not include the connector itself.

 

[gerryvz]

I would send your ETA to Don Roden here in the US for a total refirb. it would be worth the time and money. He has the parts, and expertise, and is extremely fast service.

 

[Kridre]

I second what gerry said, send it to US. Apparently we're at the point in time that it's easier to get parts for EU cars in the US.

 

[darek_u]

The length of the 036 ETA wire harness is 30 inches from the connector to the ETA body. This measurement does not include the connector itself.

Thank you very much Sheward.

I would send your ETA to Don Roden here in the US for a total refirb. it would be worth the time and money. He has the parts, and expertise, and is extremely fast service.

Gerry I'm considering this option however the shipping fees and, first of all, duties and taxes, would probably double up the price...

 

[gerryvz]

Having peace of mind that the job was done correctly, as well as a three-year warranty, would in my opinion be preferable to a cleaning, checking, and greasing. Just saying.

 

[gerryvz]

Having peace of mind that the job was done correctly, as well as a three-year warranty, would in my opinion be preferable to a cleaning, checking, and greasing. Just saying.

From my conversations in the past with Don, pretty much the majority of ETAs he gets in have mechanical issues internally (in addition to internal/external wiring). That's why I recommend him for a total refirb, because he checks and replaces all iffy internal mechanical components, and more importantly tests each unit by placing it on a car and driving it to ensure it is working well.