idling problems on 260E
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idling problems on 260E
I just had the spark plugs replaced 2 weeks ago, coz of a dirty fuel tank and filters(changed the filters), the idling of the car was affected, the mechanic adjusted the air flow meter and went fine. But after a week of not using the car the idling problem appears again when in acceleration there is hesitations, like a choking feel. What supposed to be the problem? Any inputs will be great, thanks!
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If the car has higher milage i would simple pull off the ingnition wire plugs one by one and isolate the problem..valve,fuel injector.
If this doesn't determine the problem ,back to the mechanic (not the same one..) to check for vacum leak and electrical stuff.
Good luck!
just a thought on adjuting the airflow meter..i am not sure about the w124 but on the 190,s the adjuster screw was sealed/riveted for a reason..
If this doesn't determine the problem ,back to the mechanic (not the same one..) to check for vacum leak and electrical stuff.
Good luck!
just a thought on adjuting the airflow meter..i am not sure about the w124 but on the 190,s the adjuster screw was sealed/riveted for a reason..
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As the fuel distributor wears through normal use it becomes necessary to tweak this screw slightly to compensate.
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Reasons = Increase dealer service department revenue, and satisfy EPA requirements for new cars. They don't like adjustments hanging out on the open for people to screw with.
As the fuel distributor wears through normal use it becomes necessary to tweak this screw slightly to compensate.
As the fuel distributor wears through normal use it becomes necessary to tweak this screw slightly to compensate.
But i'm looking forward to the outcome of this...https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w124/236315-300e-idle-mix-ok-but-when-revved-goes-off-scale-rich.html
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Ignition coils are good, the mechanic just did something on the governor, and applied contact cleaners on the alternator, he thinks it's electrical, coz starting the car when not used for a couple of days will take about 5 secs before it cranks, and when doing reverse the response are slow. It's all good again. Anymore suggestions will be great! Next step for me is to purchase a tank retoration kit. Good luck to me...
