need wiring diagram for ignition module to match colored wires to correct terminals in switch housing

1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300E
221,000 MILES
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SILVERPITT
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was left to assemble ignition module without anything matchmarked,could anyone tell me which colored wire goes to which terminal inside the switch housing?
Mar 19, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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2.6 liter 1st pic and 3.0 liter 2nd pic

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Mar 20, 2012 at 3:45 AM
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SILVERPITT
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INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL HOUSING,ATTACHED TO THE IGNITION KEY CYLINDER,IS A CIRCULAR MODULE WITH SEVERAL METAL TERMINALS THAT ACTIVATE ALL THE THINGS THAT HAPPEN WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY ON.I NEED TO KNOW WHICH COLORED WIRES GO TO WHICH NUMBERED TERMINAL.THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWER,MY BAD FOR NOT EXPLAINING CORRECTLY.[BRAIN DAMAGE FROM THE 70'S}
Mar 20, 2012 at 11:15 AM
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From the 50's -see below

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Mar 20, 2012 at 2:35 PM
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