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69 280 SL idle problem
When I start the car cold it takes about 10 minutes to come off fast idle.
However after the car is warm if I turn the car off and then immediately start it again it again goes to fast idle for another 10 minutes.
Any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by mbpeco
When I start the car cold it takes about 10 minutes to come off fast idle.
However after the car is warm if I turn the car off and then immediately start it again it again goes to fast idle for another 10 minutes.
Any suggestions?
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