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1996 Mercedes E300
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Hi everyone. I just bought a 96' E300 from my neighbor. He was the first owner and car looks in good condition, except for the paint, it is showing some age. It has 159k and I picked it up for $1800 believe it or not. Anyways I do not know to much about these cars as I am more of a classic car and Bmw enthusiast but I would like to learn more about them. My question is, is this car really this slow? Its not to bad, but I feel that when you step on it, it takes very long for it to respond, is that normal? Also when I accelerate more than half way on the gas, the glow plug light comes on until i stop accelerating hard, what can be the cause of that? Last question, when I'm driving between 40-50 mph, the car rocks back and forth and the rpms jump up and down, any ideas on that? I look forward to learning about these cars and meeting people.
Valentin
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09' E320
You'll learn not to pull out in front of people driving a 606.912. Once up to speed they are reasonably responsive.
You don't mention any CEL's.....your GP light may be voltage related or a bad connection/ground. Check the condition of the wiring harness, some early 96's suffered from deterioating wiring insulation. Might want to monitor voltage while driving using the CCU (key on, hold REST for 5 secs, use AUTO buttons to toggle to screen 24). After the GP relay clicks off (~2 mins after starting), voltage should be around 13V at idle and pushing 13.5V when accelarating.
The crossover flaps and EGR valve are typical causes of surging with your engine. Check vacuum lines and look for rotten rubber. After 16 years some of it will need replacing.
If you go the indy route you might want to pick someone different than the original owner used.....
You don't mention any CEL's.....your GP light may be voltage related or a bad connection/ground. Check the condition of the wiring harness, some early 96's suffered from deterioating wiring insulation. Might want to monitor voltage while driving using the CCU (key on, hold REST for 5 secs, use AUTO buttons to toggle to screen 24). After the GP relay clicks off (~2 mins after starting), voltage should be around 13V at idle and pushing 13.5V when accelarating.
The crossover flaps and EGR valve are typical causes of surging with your engine. Check vacuum lines and look for rotten rubber. After 16 years some of it will need replacing.
If you go the indy route you might want to pick someone different than the original owner used.....
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1996 Mercedes E300
You'll learn not to pull out in front of people driving a 606.912. Once up to speed they are reasonably responsive.
You don't mention any CEL's.....your GP light may be voltage related or a bad connection/ground. Check the condition of the wiring harness, some early 96's suffered from deterioating wiring insulation. Might want to monitor voltage while driving using the CCU (key on, hold REST for 5 secs, use AUTO buttons to toggle to screen 24). After the GP relay clicks off (~2 mins after starting), voltage should be around 13V at idle and pushing 13.5V when accelarating.
The crossover flaps and EGR valve are typical causes of surging with your engine. Check vacuum lines and look for rotten rubber. After 16 years some of it will need replacing.
If you go the indy route you might want to pick someone different than the original owner used.....
You don't mention any CEL's.....your GP light may be voltage related or a bad connection/ground. Check the condition of the wiring harness, some early 96's suffered from deterioating wiring insulation. Might want to monitor voltage while driving using the CCU (key on, hold REST for 5 secs, use AUTO buttons to toggle to screen 24). After the GP relay clicks off (~2 mins after starting), voltage should be around 13V at idle and pushing 13.5V when accelarating.
The crossover flaps and EGR valve are typical causes of surging with your engine. Check vacuum lines and look for rotten rubber. After 16 years some of it will need replacing.
If you go the indy route you might want to pick someone different than the original owner used.....
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1996 Mercedes E300
Ill have the car run threw and see if anything is wrong. What you mean by "dog"?
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99 E430
Hi everyone. I just bought a 96' E300 from my neighbor. He was the first owner and car looks in good condition, except for the paint, it is showing some age. It has 159k and I picked it up for $1800 believe it or not. Anyways I do not know to much about these cars as I am more of a classic car and Bmw enthusiast but I would like to learn more about them. My question is, is this car really this slow? Its not to bad, but I feel that when you step on it, it takes very long for it to respond, is that normal? Also when I accelerate more than half way on the gas, the glow plug light comes on until i stop accelerating hard, what can be the cause of that? Last question, when I'm driving between 40-50 mph, the car rocks back and forth and the rpms jump up and down, any ideas on that? I look forward to learning about these cars and meeting people.
Valentin
Valentin
This alll sounds like a transmission problem to me.
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E300TD (98)
Driving a merc is well an aquired art. Use the manual overide on the gearbox as you'll know when you want to accelarate about 7 seconds before the gearbox, and then when at speed just don't slow down for the corners, works for me.
