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Old 03-14-2010, 08:19 PM
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1995 S320 166K recently began to idle rough at idle especially at traffic light. Idles smooth then suddenly drops as if to stall then smooths out again. Changed coils and wires will change plugs next, accelerates fine and mileage seems normal. Thinking fuel pump/filter???
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which wires are you refering to, the plug wires or the wireing loom?
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The wires I replaced were the spark plug wires.
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Update: yesterday I cleaned the MAF sensor and the air temperature sensor with CRC. Idle is much better but still not perfect, but I think I read a thread here where it needs a little time to reset itself so I will give it a day or so.
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Originally Posted by EddieS320
Update: yesterday I cleaned the MAF sensor and the air temperature sensor with CRC. Idle is much better but still not perfect, but I think I read a thread here where it needs a little time to reset itself so I will give it a day or so.
How is ETA wiring harness ?
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What is (where is) the ETA wiring harness?
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This is not going to help you at all....but, here's my .02 worth...rough idle can be caused by MANY things! Eliminate the obvious first....get a can or two of carb spray, engine on...and spray some cleaner around the hoses....idle goes up...you found one leak for sure.....vacuum line....your car has some age on it and the vacuum lines rot out....and MB's have miles of hoses! Could be something simple as a disconnected line which will cause rough idle. The other(s), electrical...you need an ORD 1/11 scanner for that....cheap to buy and it'll always come in handy and used on any car.
Could be fouled spark plugs.
Guessing and replacing parts gets expensive! The scanner is worth the money. (But hey, you're a rich guy...you won that multi million dollar lottery! Can't take it with you! I'm just joshing!)

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it is a good idea to check the thin plastic vacuum lines as they become very brittle over time.
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What is (where is) the ETA wiring harness?
Electronic throttle actuator-ETA , check also MAF wires and starter wiring harness
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Originally Posted by barry S320V
it is a good idea to check the thin plastic vacuum lines as they become very brittle over time.
The plastic ones also crack due to heat over time...become brittle....I've replaced many.
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Try:

http://baxnet.com/merc

and look for ETA Rebuild

Good luck!
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Originally Posted by geebee
Try:

http://baxnet.com/merc

and look for ETA Rebuild

Good luck!
I spent 30 minutes looking/reading at the above site! Great deal of info! Anyone know how to contact Greg directly? E-mail address?
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Had the same problem mith my S420. MB Mechanic replaced vacuum hoses and 2 coils (which I suspect may not be the cause, but I relented). Cost is more than 700 bucks. Will pick the car up 2 days from now. Will post the outcome.
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i have replace all coils, wireing loom, plug wires, and plugs. Big bux.
Things were fine for a while.
then last week wife takes car to airport, drops off sister. on restart car will only do 5 mph, engine light on.
mercedes mobile service replaced battery, big bix. then said the alternator is toast. to dealer, new alternator $1300. bux, car runs fine now.
Still love the car.
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I get my alternators rebuilt for $85.
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$85.

wow $85.00 do they install it for that price too?? lol.

When you spend the big money they give you free lattes while you watch their big screen tv and drive you home.
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Originally Posted by oldsinner111
I get my alternators rebuilt for $85.
Must be nice. Mine cost me $210 AND the guy used VW parts to do it because he couldn't get MB parts.

That was ~2.5 years ago, so I'll still say it was worth it.

As a note: the guy that did my alternator said the VW bits were the same as the MB bits except for where the terminals are located.

HTH

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