ENGINE CLEAN GONE WRONG!
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
e320
ENGINE CLEAN GONE WRONG!
i decided to clean my engine today so i bought some engine degreaser "the foamy stuff". i covered the alternator with plastic and sprayed the degreaser all over, then i hosed off the engine. at first it wouldint start, it sounded like the battery was dead, so i jump started it and it started fine. i noticed the idle was going up and down, i started to drive it and it wont go pass 30mph and when im at a stop light it sounds like the engine is going to shut off. i opened the hood all day and let the hot weather dry up the engine but after 8 hrs in the sun i tried to drive it and still same problem. please help guys.
Last edited by benzoalfiler; Sep 7, 2012 at 02:30 AM. Reason: no replies
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
e320
PLEASE HELP! I NEED TO DRIVE HOME TO MY KIDS
i decided to clean my engine today so i bought some engine degreaser "the foamy stuff". i covered the alternator with plastic and sprayed the degreaser all over, then i hosed off the engine. at first it wouldint start, it sounded like the battery was dead, so i jump started it and it started fine. i noticed the idle was going up and down, i started to drive it and it wont go pass 30mph and when im at a stop light it sounds like the engine is going to shut off. i opened the hood all day and let the hot weather dry up the engine but after 8 hrs in the sun i tried to drive it and still same problem. please help guys
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 5,939
Likes: 178
From: Seattle WA
99 E320
why not just use the SEARCH feature on this forum and type in "wash engine"
and read what others have tried. no one is really going to be able to give you
any new clues since water intrusion on crucial engine parts isn't predictable.
you're just going to have to try a variety of techniques which others have
tried.
and read what others have tried. no one is really going to be able to give you
any new clues since water intrusion on crucial engine parts isn't predictable.
you're just going to have to try a variety of techniques which others have
tried.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 484
Likes: 0
From: Südflorida
'99 E430, '05 ML500, '15 GLK350
ETC is electronic traction control (I think), but is not the check engine light, which would be a an indicator there are error codes to read out.
My thoughts would be to check the MAF connector, and then the elctrics area around the fuse box. Plug cables too, although I would think that would throw a misfire code. The fact that your battery may have discharged points to water getting where it really shouldn't have - the plus terminal or fuses.
You may also try a battery disconnect for a few minutes to reset all controllers, but make sure you have your radio code.
My thoughts would be to check the MAF connector, and then the elctrics area around the fuse box. Plug cables too, although I would think that would throw a misfire code. The fact that your battery may have discharged points to water getting where it really shouldn't have - the plus terminal or fuses.
You may also try a battery disconnect for a few minutes to reset all controllers, but make sure you have your radio code.
