1998 C230
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1998 C230
Erratic Behavior–C230
UPDATE:
This morning my check engine light came on indicating a misfire. After inspecting the ignition wires for arcing I swapped em out and all is good. Also decided to do a seafoam treatment to the throttle body. Was fun to see another smoke show, its been two years since my last treatment.
Conclusion:
Just the ignition wires, car starts flawlessly again and no more rough idle... Seafoam treatment was purely for my enjoyment.
Original issue:
While sitting idle for a few minutes I noticed the rpm drop/surge about three times before pulling off. Almost a bucking or surging sensation that made the car kinda want to jump forward. Car will also stall after turning over on first try.
This morning my check engine light came on indicating a misfire. After inspecting the ignition wires for arcing I swapped em out and all is good. Also decided to do a seafoam treatment to the throttle body. Was fun to see another smoke show, its been two years since my last treatment.
Conclusion:
Just the ignition wires, car starts flawlessly again and no more rough idle... Seafoam treatment was purely for my enjoyment.
Original issue:
While sitting idle for a few minutes I noticed the rpm drop/surge about three times before pulling off. Almost a bucking or surging sensation that made the car kinda want to jump forward. Car will also stall after turning over on first try.
Last edited by mbguyw202; Jul 6, 2015 at 11:20 PM.
