SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: If car sits for a day.....it sputters while starting first time
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If car sits for a day.....it sputters while starting first time
I just bought a CLS so I haven't been driving my SL55 as much.
I noticed a few weeks ago (I let the car sit for 2 days)....that when I started it the first time...the car would take a few seconds to start (almost like when starting your car after you have run out of gas...like there is no fuel in the lines). However, once it is started that first time....I can shut it right off and turn it back on and it starts up perfectly right away....and every time after that, until it sits overnight again.
This has become a pretty normal issue the last few weeks, though....where if I leave the car overnight....and then start it the next day...it's sputtering that first time.
Any ideas? I do need to replace my crankshaft position sensor....so not sure if this is related.
I noticed a few weeks ago (I let the car sit for 2 days)....that when I started it the first time...the car would take a few seconds to start (almost like when starting your car after you have run out of gas...like there is no fuel in the lines). However, once it is started that first time....I can shut it right off and turn it back on and it starts up perfectly right away....and every time after that, until it sits overnight again.
This has become a pretty normal issue the last few weeks, though....where if I leave the car overnight....and then start it the next day...it's sputtering that first time.
Any ideas? I do need to replace my crankshaft position sensor....so not sure if this is related.
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yes, definately not keeping pressure in the line. can be a multitude of things though. injectors, pump getting weak or not holding pressure, injector seals, leak in line. any of these would do exactly what you are saying. a clogged fuel filter can do the same thing also. to further diagnose, turn ignition on a couple times first but don't start it. it will prime system and should start right up and no stumble.
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Will check it in next few days and see how it goes......car started right up today....didn't see any black smoke from pipes....may have seen a little white smoke for a few secs after startup...but went away.
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I'm having similar problem cars running funny for few seconds after start it ran perfect before then in December the fuel pump went on it and now when I start it does that and I smell fuel sometimes, i took it to dealer couldn't find anything wrong with it they kept it for a week
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they could have not gotten a good seal on the fuel lines while replacing pump. leak can be small enough to evaporate before it can even create a drip, but still smell it, overnight it will drop pressure.
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I have an rpm problem when at or between 1500 to 2500 rpms I watch and feel my rpms slightly twitching up and down causing the car to appear to be hesitating however if I punch it its fine you wouldn't think that would have anything to do with the fuel pressure dropping by having a small pressure leak
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Is that normal for the sc to do that is there maybe something wrong with the sc the only mod I've done was change the air filters to k&ns I rechecked them the other day to make sure they were seated properly although the sc engaging and disengaging would deffenetly fine you that feeling
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the sc has a clutch. i do not know the exact parameters the ecu looks for to engage it, but, it is right in that rpm range. you can definately feel when it engages. add aftermarket pullies and it amplifies.
most common symptom of a bad fuel filter is hard starting. another is running lean in upper rpms.
most common symptom of a bad fuel filter is hard starting. another is running lean in upper rpms.
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What kinda hp are you pushing with all those mods that's pretty impressive looks like you've dropped a pretty penny I really like the r230 it has a lot more character than the newer body styles wouldn't mind doing some seriouse stuff to it thought about renntec and have been looking at some pretty Kool body kits considering its only a weekend toy can probably get away with some crazy stuff ill have that fuel filter replaced and will have them look at the entire fuel system at mb their already worried about it because they couldn't find anything wrong with it on the second round but I don't think they went that deep maybe this time they'll figure it out really appreciate your knowledge on the subject
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I just bought a CLS so I haven't been driving my SL55 as much.
I noticed a few weeks ago (I let the car sit for 2 days)....that when I started it the first time...the car would take a few seconds to start (almost like when starting your car after you have run out of gas...like there is no fuel in the lines). However, once it is started that first time....I can shut it right off and turn it back on and it starts up perfectly right away....and every time after that, until it sits overnight again.
This has become a pretty normal issue the last few weeks, though....where if I leave the car overnight....and then start it the next day...it's sputtering that first time.
Any ideas? I do need to replace my crankshaft position sensor....so not sure if this is related.
I noticed a few weeks ago (I let the car sit for 2 days)....that when I started it the first time...the car would take a few seconds to start (almost like when starting your car after you have run out of gas...like there is no fuel in the lines). However, once it is started that first time....I can shut it right off and turn it back on and it starts up perfectly right away....and every time after that, until it sits overnight again.
This has become a pretty normal issue the last few weeks, though....where if I leave the car overnight....and then start it the next day...it's sputtering that first time.
Any ideas? I do need to replace my crankshaft position sensor....so not sure if this is related.
