190e wont stay running
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1986 190e
190e wont stay running
hows it going everyone im new to the board....i recently just bought a 1986 190e....but ran into a little issue.....turn the key car starts....runs for about 10-15 seconds and dies out slowly and stalls.....try to start it again and runs for about 3 seconds and does the same thing...let it sit for 5 min or so and turn the key and get 10-15 seconds again and does the same thing....any help would be great....thanks
-Bill-
-Bill-
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From: Vancouver Canada
1991 190E:1998 E320 4Matic wagon : 2000 E320 4Matic
I had a similar problem and finally found two fuses in a small black fuse box ,just forward of the main fuse on on drivers side under the hood..they were toasted. Replace them and all has been good
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From: Bellingham, Wa
1989 190e
But I agree with gullwing. Could be a number of things causing it to do this, but I'd start with a new fuel filter. Then try running some fuel additive thru it, Chevron Techron is good stuff.
If you still have problems you could pull the fuel pumps out and test them. Could also be a faulty idle control valve, but I don't know much about that thing. I actually have mine out right now because my car hasn't been idling properly - found that the main vacuum line going to the ICV was literally falling apart lol.
