87 420SEL, starts and only runs a few seconds
01-04-2010, 10:09 PM
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SL600 r230, SL600 r129,, SL500 r230, ML320, C280 Sport, 190e 2.3 16V (2)
87 420SEL, starts and only runs a few seconds
Have a 1987 420SEL. 140,000 odometer.
Start the car, rpms come up slow, idles fine, then races and shuts off. If restarted immediately, the process becomes shorter. If a wait of a few minutes, the process may take 45 seconds.
3/4 tank fuel, replaced the fuel filter today, still has same problem. The pumps are running, air filter ok, no wires seem to be off anywhere.
Any ideas on what to check?
Thanks in advance.
Start the car, rpms come up slow, idles fine, then races and shuts off. If restarted immediately, the process becomes shorter. If a wait of a few minutes, the process may take 45 seconds.
3/4 tank fuel, replaced the fuel filter today, still has same problem. The pumps are running, air filter ok, no wires seem to be off anywhere.
Any ideas on what to check?
Thanks in advance.
01-05-2010, 07:57 PM
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SL600 r230, SL600 r129,, SL500 r230, ML320, C280 Sport, 190e 2.3 16V (2)
One could assume that if the engine cranks over normally and starts the engine, the battery would be good.
NOT!
It was the battery as the culprit for causing this.
NOT!
It was the battery as the culprit for causing this.
