1996 Mercedes Benz 280 Many Spark Plugs Does This Model Took Cover Off Only

1996 MERCEDES BENZ 280
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NFMSTORM
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how many spark plugs does this model have I took the cover off and only see 3plugs 3wires 3coil packs can you tell me where the other 3 are its near impossible to get information about this car no chilton or haynes manuels.Is every thing a secret with mercedes Thanks
Dec 11, 2012 at 4:16 PM
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It's a DIS system. Each coil fires 2 plugs. 3 plugs are under the coils and the other 3 are next to the coils.
Dec 11, 2012 at 4:20 PM
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