1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Ignition and Tune-Up Products

Essential 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Ignition and Tune-Up Products

Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAA1379)

Distributor Rotor

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$11.99
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest – Distributor Rotor (Part No.D563)

Distributor Rotor

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$10.05
Intermotor is a complete engine management import line that includes ignition and electrical relays, switches and sensors with a concentration on high technology categories such as computerized engine controls, fuel injection, and emission controls with coverage for every part number with an import nameplate. Intermotor parts are unrivalled for quality, original fit, form, function, and coverage providing a genuine import part in every box. Intermotor is the import leader by design.

Product Features:
  • High dielectric-strength engineering polymer prevents breakdown or arcing and ensures long life
  • Solid brass segment resists pitting and erosion for extended life
  • Utilizes shaft retention clips for proper fit of distributor shaft
  • Stainless steel spring ensures positive contact with distributor cap brush while resisting corrosion and wear
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Intermotor Red Wire – Spark Plug Wire Set (Part No.57577)

Spark Plug Wire Set

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$65.49
Spark Plug Wire Set

Intermotor Red Wire – Spark Plug Wire Set (Part No.57777)

Spark Plug Wire Set

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$157.49
Spark Plug Wire Set

Beru – Ignition Wire (Part No.F1030380899BER)

Ignition Wire

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$12.20
Ignition Wire

Beru – Beru Ignition Wire Connector (Part No.F104011670BER)

Beru Ignition Wire Connector

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$54.67
The task of the connector is to provide a reliable connection and transfer the electrical power – under extreme operating conditions. BERU connectors are designed in accordance with OEM requirements and equipped with original connecting pieces – irrespective of whether as a spark plug connector, ignition coil connector or distributor connector.

Product Features:
  • Premium Original Equipment replacement
  • Provides performance and dependability
  • Manufactured to meet OE specifications
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Bosch – Bosch Ignition Wire Connector (Part No.F105013369BOS)

Bosch Ignition Wire Connector

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$29.65
The Bosch Ignition Wire Connector is an ideal high quality Original Equipment replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:
  • Premium Original Equipment replacement
  • Provides performance and dependability
  • Manufactured to meet OE specifications
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Beru – Ignition Wire End Plug (Part No.F1050650296BER)

Ignition Wire End Plug

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$7.68
The task of the wire end plug is to provide a reliable connection and transfer the electrical power – under extreme operating conditions. BERU connectors are designed in accordance with OEM requirements and equipped with original connecting pieces – irrespective of whether as a spark plug connector, ignition coil connector or distributor connector.

Product Features:
  • Premium Original Equipment replacement
  • Provides performance and dependability
  • Manufactured to meet OE specifications
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap (Part No.CAC1348)

Distributor Cap

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$31.99
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Bosch – Bosch Distributor Cap (Part No.F201016156BOS)

Bosch Distributor Cap

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$65.22
Bosch Distributor Caps and Rotors are made from top quality materials throughout to ensure high performance and long product life.

Product Features:
  • Superior Surface Finish
  • RFI Resistors (Asian) / RFI Suppression (European)
  • Installation Screws
  • Precision-machined Contacts
  • Finely -tooled Metal Mounting Sleeve (Asian)
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap (Part No.CAC1502)

Distributor Cap

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$108.99
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Programa – Ignition Control Unit, Remanufactured (Part No.F600051903PRO)

Ignition Control Unit, Remanufactured

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$390.18
Programa specializes in BMW, Mercedes Benz, Volvo, Porsche and Saab remanufactured ignition control units. Remanufacturing Process

Product Features:
  • Complete visual inspection.
  • Boards and components are repaired or replaced.
  • Any test that fails to meet OEM specifications is repaired or replaced.
  • Once the ICU meets all OEM specifications, the unit is reassembled, sealed and packaged.
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Beru – Beru Ignition Wire Set (Part No.F102014594BER)

Beru Ignition Wire Set

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$171.81
The Beru Ignition Wires comply exactly with OEM requirements and thus guarantee precise fitting, optimal engine performance and economical fuel consumption.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and Direct fit for easy Installation.
  • Copper core construction
  • Resistant to high voltages up to 40,000 Volts.
  • Absolutely waterproof.
  • Resistant to high temperatures, corrosion and vibration
  • Reliable connection system.
  • Ignition noise suppressed. (VDE standard).
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Karlyn – Karlyn Ignition Wire Set (Part No.F1020449821KAR)

Karlyn Ignition Wire Set

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$85.01
The Karlyn Ignition Wire Set incorporates two layers of high grade silicone for superior heat and voltage protection. The double extruded Silicone-over-Silicone wire contains 19 strands of tinned copper core which provides super conductivity and corrosion resistance.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent.
  • OEM style connectors for easy Installation.
  • Resistant to high temperatures, corrosion and vibration.
  • Ignition noise suppressed.
  • Includes O.E. Type Connectors, Looms, Sensors and Harness Clips when required
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Autolite – Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration (Part No.63)

Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration

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With over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite continues to set the standard in spark plug technology. Designed and engineered in the USA, these spark plugs feature a copper-glass seal that bonds the insulator, terminal post, and center electrode together, ensuring full required voltage at the spark gap with a 100% leak-proof, gas-tight seal. The multi-rib insulator reduces the risk of flash-over, while the one-piece terminal post adds strength and durability. Additionally, the built-in resistor minimizes radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrode erosion, making these spark plugs a reliable choice for enhancing your vehicle’s performance.

Product Features:
  • Copper-glass seal bonds insulator, terminal post center electrode together; assures full required voltage at spark gap; gas-tight seal (100% leak proof)
  • Multi-rib insulator reduces danger of “flash-over”
  • One-piece terminal post adds strength
  • Resistor reduces radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrode erosion
  • Quick Starts and Smooth Acceleration: The Autolite Copper Spark Plug is engineered to deliver quick starts and smooth acceleration, enhancing your vehicle’s overall performance.
  • Good Fuel Economy: Designed to optimize fuel efficiency, these spark plugs help you achieve better fuel economy, saving you money at the pump.
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Autolite – Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration (Part No.64)

Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration

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$3.49
With over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite continues to set the standard in spark plug technology. Designed and engineered in the USA, these spark plugs feature a copper-glass seal that bonds the insulator, terminal post, and center electrode together, ensuring full voltage at the spark gap with a 100% leak-proof, gas-tight seal. The multi-rib insulator minimizes the risk of flash-over, while the one-piece terminal post adds strength and durability. Additionally, the built-in resistor reduces radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrode erosion, making these plugs a reliable choice for enhancing your vehicle’s performance.

Product Features:
  • Copper-glass seal bonds insulator, terminal post center electrode together; assures full required voltage at spark gap; gas-tight seal (100% leak proof)
  • Multi-rib insulator reduces danger of “flash-over”
  • One-piece terminal post adds strength
  • Resistor reduces radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrode erosion
  • Quick Starts and Smooth Acceleration: The Autolite Copper Spark Plug is engineered to deliver quick starts and smooth acceleration, enhancing your vehicle’s overall performance.
  • Good Fuel Economy: Designed to optimize fuel efficiency, these spark plugs help you achieve better fuel economy, saving you money at the pump.
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Champion – Platinum Power Spark Plug: Powerful Perfromance, OE Replacement, RN14PMC (Part No.3405)

Platinum Power Spark Plug: Powerful Perfromance, OE Replacement, RN14PMC

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$3.99
Champion® Platinum Power spark plugs deliver powerful performance with their premium design. Featuring a platinum center electrode for long life and a fine-wire center electrode for greater ignitability, these spark plugs ensure optimal engine performance. The V-trimmed ground electrode promotes sharper spark focus, while the exclusive Heat-Active alloy allows the electrodes to reach optimal temperature. Additionally, the platinum-tipped center wire resists wear and helps maintain the proper gap specification throughout the life of the plug. With a flat seat type and integrated resistor, this spark plug is an ideal OE replacement.

Product Features:
  • Platinum Power- Premium Spark Plug. Powerful Performance.
  • Platinum center electrode for long life
  • Fine-wire center electrode for greater ignitability
  • V-trimmed ground electrode promotes sharper spark focus
  • Heat-Active alloy allows electrodes to reach optimal temperature
  • Platinum tipped center wire resists wear and helps to maintain proper gap spec over life of the plug
  • Integrated Resistor and Flat Seat Type: Equipped with an integrated resistor and flat seat type, making it an ideal OE replacement for various engines.
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ACDelco – RAPIDFIRE Premium Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Reduces Misfires & Enhances Durability (Part No.4)

RAPIDFIRE Premium Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Reduces Misfires & Enhances Durability

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$6.79
ACDelco Gold (Professional) RAPIDFIRE Spark Plugs are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. These RAPIDFIRE Single Platinum Performance Spark Plugs are designed for everyday use and are a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. These premium aftermarket spark plugs have high-quality suppressors that help prevent misfiring, an improved plug to boot seal, and a pure copper core for greater durability. These premium aftermarket replacement spark plugs are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function. ACDelco Gold (Professional) parts are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function, making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles, as well as most makes and models, including special applications. These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:
  • Solid state suppressor, with two-piece glass and brass seal, can help reduce radio frequency interference, regulates spark energy for long electrode life, and helps protect against high combustion pressures
  • Pure copper core provides great heat transfer and helps maximize plug durability
  • Platinum on center electrode enables superior spark characteristics and can reduce voltage requirements of the ignition system
  • Ribless insulator helps optimize plug to boot seal
  • Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
  • Premium aftermarket replacement part
  • Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models
  • High-Quality Suppressors: These spark plugs are equipped with high-quality suppressors that help prevent misfiring, ensuring smooth and efficient engine operation.
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Champion – Copper Plus Spark Plug: Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, N9YC (Part No.300)

Copper Plus Spark Plug: Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, N9YC

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$2.99
Dependable performance. This Champion® spark plug features a copper core electrode that provides increased conductivity and heat control for good overall wear.

Product Features:
  • Copper Plus – Dependable Performance and Durability
  • Copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range for longer life
  • Superior corrosion resistance
  • Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
  • Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
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Autolite – Racing Resistor Spark Plug: Enables Performance, Handles Intense Conditions (Part No.AR764)

Racing Resistor Spark Plug: Enables Performance, Handles Intense Conditions

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$3.99
The ground electrode is cut-back from the center electrode to provide a gap. The face of the ground electrode is concave to provide a constant gap to the center electrode. This plug is designed use in all aftermarket cylinder heads used in different types of racing venues including oval and road racing.

Product Features:
  • Opens spark face for better ignitability of flame kernel
  • Retains less heat, transfers heat to shell faster – reduces risk of pre-ignition
  • Dyno testing has shown proven power gains
  • Cut-back ground electrode evolved from practice of grinding back the side electrode
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Autolite Iridium – Iridium XP Finewire Spark Plug: Improved Durability, More Focused Ignition (Part No.XP64)

Iridium XP Finewire Spark Plug: Improved Durability, More Focused Ignition

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$9.99
Our best spark plug! Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Designed and engineered in the USA, the Autolite Iridium XP spark plugs feature an iridium-enhanced 0.6mm finewire design and patented platinum sidewire technology to provide better overall durability and a more focused ignition for enhanced ignitability and performance. Features double Iridium-enhanced alloy technology center electrode for improved durability and wear resistance.

Product Features:
  • 0.6 mm finewire design improves ignitability
  • Patented V-trimmed platinum sidewire technology resists wear
  • OE equivalent design is engineered for every engine
  • Designed for better overall durability with virtually no gap erosion
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Dorman – Help – Spark Plug Non-Foulers – 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach (Part No.42004)

Spark Plug Non-Foulers - 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach

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$9.99
This spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation on specified vehicles to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage. It is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage on specified vehicles
  • Ideal solution – this non-fouler preserves spark plug life and is a reliable replacement for an original non-fouler that has failed due to corrosion
  • Durable construction – made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Ignition and Tune-Up Products

You count on your 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Ignition and Tune-Up Products. With 34 Ignition and Tune-Up Products ranging in price from $2.79 to $390.18, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Ignition and Tune-Up Products brand, we stock 15 different brands like NGK, Autolite, and DENSO. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Ignition and Tune-Up Products start as low as $2.79!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Ignition and Tune-Up Products is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 172 extensive product reviews on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Ignition and Tune-Up Products. Some of the top-rated Ignition and Tune-Up Products products we carry are PW16TT Platinum TT Spark Plug with 3.4 stars and Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, BPR5EIX with 4.7 stars.

Did we mention you can order your Ignition and Tune-Up Products from our online catalog and have them shipped right to your garage? Or, if you feel like seeing the parts first-hand, search for your nearest Advance Auto Parts location above and pick up in-store when you’re ready. Browse our full Ignition and Tune-Up Products inventory for your 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE below to get started!

Top-Rated Ignition and Tune-Up Products Brands For Your 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE

Trusted Ignition and Tune-Up Products OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like NGK, Autolite, DENSO, and even more.

Popular Champion Ignition and Tune-Up Products

You’ll find popular Champion brand products across Spark Plugs. All are waiting to get your 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE back on the road. Some of the top-rated Champion products in these categories are:

Top-Rated NGK Ignition and Tune-Up Products


If NGK are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock NGK brand Ignition and Tune-Up Products for your 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE, and some of our most reviewed NGK parts include:

FAQs for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Ignition and Tune-Up Products

What are the most purchased Ignition and Tune-Up Products for the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE?

Out of 34 Ignition and Tune-Up Products for the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE, the most popular in our inventory are:

What are the top-rated 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Ignition and Tune-Up Products?

Top-rated Ignition and Tune-Up Products for your 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SE based on customer reviews/ratings are:
PW16TT Platinum TT Spark Plug
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PW16TT Platinum TT Spark Plug
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Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, BPR5EIX
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Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, BPR5EIX
“Awesome spark plug!! I had to gap it but not by much. Be careful not to gap incorrectly. There is a proper way to gap any spark plug and that requi”
Platinum Spark Plug: Fires Cleaner, Easier Starts, Quicker Acceleration
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Platinum Spark Plug: Fires Cleaner, Easier Starts, Quicker Acceleration
“Great price for Platinum”