Hard start when hot 300E
Hard start when hot 300E
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From: Bellevue, NE
1995 E320 SE, 162,000 Miles (Sold) 2007 CLK350 Cabriolet 2014 ML550
Fairly common with M103 engine (pre '93). Us the Search function and you will find a very lengthy thread on this topic.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,042
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From: Bellevue, NE
1995 E320 SE, 162,000 Miles (Sold) 2007 CLK350 Cabriolet 2014 ML550
I assume you use premium fuel? Standard fuel makes this problem worse because it will vapor lock at a lower temperature. Also, try holding the accelerator down 1/4 -1/2 way if it doesn't start after 5 seconds.
