2.6 Starts and Immediately Dies
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1993 190E, 2011 ML350, 2014 ML350, 2003 BMW 540i, 2013 GLK 350, 2014
2.6 Starts and Immediately Dies
1993 190 2.6 with 40,000 original miles. It runs pretty good, but recently when started, the engine fires up but not right away like in the past. I replaced a gas dripping EHV valve about 5000 miles ago and just before that I replaced the OVP following a hard starting issue. I recently replaced the plugs and wires with MBZ parts also. The fuel filterwas also replaced.
I bought the EHV (electro-hydraulic valve) from a supplier online I have never heard of before so that part could be suspect.
I guess I got used to my 84 190D that would hold good fuel pressure even for months at a time after sitting. That 2.2 diesel would start running before the ignition key was even released so maybe my expectation is higher than it should be for this gas engine.
It will start, but it requires a little cranking and a little gas pedal. It runs rough momentarily then is fine. Reaching into the car and turning the key to start without doing anything else will fire it up but immediately but it dies as I mentioned unlike the 190D that fired up immediately and stayed running..
Any thoughts on this? Fuel pressure issue maybe?
I bought the EHV (electro-hydraulic valve) from a supplier online I have never heard of before so that part could be suspect.
I guess I got used to my 84 190D that would hold good fuel pressure even for months at a time after sitting. That 2.2 diesel would start running before the ignition key was even released so maybe my expectation is higher than it should be for this gas engine.
It will start, but it requires a little cranking and a little gas pedal. It runs rough momentarily then is fine. Reaching into the car and turning the key to start without doing anything else will fire it up but immediately but it dies as I mentioned unlike the 190D that fired up immediately and stayed running..
Any thoughts on this? Fuel pressure issue maybe?
