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Old 03-08-2008, 01:02 AM
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1999 C230 not starting

Hey guys, Im a w124 guy. my cousin picked up a 99 C230 supercharged the other day. It was running perfect, his dad took it out and put regular gas in it. The next day it wouldn't start, it will crank but it won't catch. Can it be from the regular gas that was put into it (some kind of sensor that prevents it from starting) or what? I need some help here.
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It should start, although it may be hard to start. If it will not start at all it is probably not the fuel though.
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It won't, for sure Regular gas is the reason ..

Let him check the airmass .
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It won't, for sure Regular gas is the reason ..

Let him check the airmass .
how do u check the airmass? no engine lights or anything came on? maybe the alarm (immobilizer?)
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
Mass air sensor

even if unplugged the car would start.Rule that out.
Besides you would have a cel on.
Charge it up fully with a charger.
Don't step on the gas while cranking over.Check that the fuel cap is on correctly.
keep them posted
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turns out the battery was pooched. got a new battery and all is well

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