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What vacuum my car need to operat correct?zarembamarek1 - 1987 Mercedes Benz 190D - Engine - 2/11/2013The breaks work poor.In summer time if I driving up hill heat turns on automaticly. -
Do I need to order a radiator that has an oil cooler for 1991 190e 2.3 Mercedes.echavy48_ - 1991 Mercedes Benz 190E - Engine - 2/9/2013I am going to order a radiator online. All radiators listed indicate having transmission fluid cooler but do not have oil cooler. Is that something I need to be concerned about?-
2/9/2013 JimmIf the vehicle has the automatic transmission, then the radiator with the fluid cooler would be correct. Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com, www.partsgeek.com and www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts. For example, they (RockAuto) lists the replacement radiator (auto trans) from around $149.00 for your vehicle.
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Why is my ignitiongetting stuck in the on position,and why does my car cut of when im drivingmslot.ms - 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 - Engine - 2/8/2013my ignition gets stuck when i try to start my car, and the engine just keeps turning over trying to start,when im driving my car cuts of,but the dashborard lights are still on,its getting power but the engine cuts off.my check engine light is on while im ... -
My ignition gets stuck in the on position, but my car does not start,it just turns over like its trying to startmslot.ms - 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 - Engine - 2/8/2013my car cuts off completely while im driving,whats wrong how do i fix these problems -
Why is the radiator fan of my car run continuously at very High speed?kazunfa - 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 - Engine - 2/7/2013The radiator fan of my C240, 4matic, 2004 MB suddenly starts running at very high speed continuously. It initially started by fluctuating between low and high, then now almost always high from starting the car.The temperature reading at the dashboard fluctuates ... -
What is the correct amperage and amount of prongs on the fuel pump relay for a 1985 380sl Mercedes BenzJim - 1985 Mercedes Benz 380SL - Engine - 2/6/2013Fuel pump relay-
2/6/2013 HouseCallAutoMechanics do not have the ability to look up that info. Nobody does. Only way I see to answer your question partially is to stop at MB parts dept, ask then if you can see a fuel pump relay. The amps, don't know. is there some other way I can help you with your problem or does the answer to your questions matter more than anything?
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HOW DO YOU DETERMINE WHICH abs WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS BAD?JOSEPH R. STRICKLAND - 2002 Mercedes Benz E320 - Engine - 2/6/2013CHWCK ENGNE LIGHT IS ON. ADVANCE AUTO TESTED AND SAID THE SPEED SENSOR IS FAULTY.-
2/6/2013 HouseCallAutoYou need to use a shop grade professional scan tool which typically only professional repair shops have because they cost 2000 bucks and up. Or, hunt around on the internet and find a dedicated abs code reader that states will read the codes on the abs system of your 02 MB 320. You may find one for 100 to 200 $
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How often should the oil and filter be changed? And what type of oil is recommended to be used?ronlove44 - 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 - Engine - 2/5/2013-
2/5/2013 JimmCheck the vehicle owners and maintenence manuals for the oil and filter change intervals. The oil grade is 5w20 viscosity.
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Why is my car having trouble starting up and hesitating when I step on the gas?lmedrano - 1990 Mercedes Benz 300E - Engine - 2/4/2013I just bought my car about 4 months ago and it has trouble starting up, especially when then engine is really cold. I rev the engine and when I put it on reverse it tends to just turn off. The temperature gauge also takes a while to get warm and if it is cold my car ...-
4/3/2012 JimmPossible Causes of Engine Hesitation or Stumble:
Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this).
Bad MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor
Bad TPS (throttle position) sensor
Bad or dirty MAF (mass airflow) sensor
Low fuel pressure (leaky fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump)
Vacuum leaks (intake manifold, vacuum hoses, throttle body, EGR valve)
Bad gasoline (fuel contaminated with water or too much alcohol)
Sometimes, what feels like a hesitation is actually ignition misfire rather than lean misfire. The causes of ignition misfire may include:
Dirty or worn spark plugs
Bad plug wires
Weak ignition coil
Wet plug wires
4/3/2012 lmedranoThank you so much for answering my question! I'm going to check some of these problems as soon as possible! Thank you!!! -
2/4/2013 guttaman365My 89 mercedes 300e has the check engine light comes on and off. When its on the car sputters and doesnt want to accelerate. What can this problem be?
2/9/2013 Jimm
Possible Causes of Engine Hesitation or Stumble:
Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this).
Bad MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor
Bad TPS (throttle position) sensor
Bad or dirty MAF (mass airflow) sensor
Low fuel pressure (leaky fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump)
Vacuum leaks (intake manifold, vacuum hoses, throttle body, EGR valve)
Bad gasoline (fuel contaminated with water or too much alcohol)
Sometimes, what feels like a hesitation is actually ign
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Loud noise from engine on startupdoc - 2005 Mercedes Benz E320 - Engine - 2/3/2013Sounds like water pump or A/C compressor-
2/3/2013 JimmNeed more information - what type of sound is heard? Is this a whine, clunk, scrape, grinding, squeal? Have you raised the hood to observe for yourself - with a helper starting the engine?
Like to offer further assistance, but without more detail - it's pretty difficult to diagnose an engine loud noise problem via the internet. Post a reply using the 'Diagnose' feature on the AutoMD website for further assistance.
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How much you charge for replace camshaft cap seal?blongbliss - 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450 - Engine - 2/2/2013leaking oil of back engine-
2/2/2013 HouseCallAutoImpossible to quote. There is no specific mention for this specific job in the two main labor guides used to look up labor estimates.
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How to replace voltage regulator?yolipali - 1999 Mercedes Benz E430 - Engine - 1/30/2013my battery loosen power on parking, after 6-8 hours I can't start an engine. check engine is on, actually screen stop working, it's hard to see anything on it. the code reader (odbii) gives error at the test beginning. -
My preglow indicator lamp fails to light up an the vehicle will not startdwightev - 1986 Mercedes Benz 190D - Engine - 1/28/2013it only starts if i put some starter fluid on a rag it starts -
No crank, replaced starter, replaced battery still not cranking, jumped starter it works but will not cranktribecmar - 1995 Mercedes Benz S320 - Engine - 1/27/2013using key-
1/27/2013 CVOIgnition switch, starter relay or shifter cut off switch ?
First, check the battery and starter cables for their tightness or free of corrosion and physical damaged.
See this Starting system simplified diagram. Have a help from an assistant to crank the engine, use a 12 volt light tester or a digital voltmeter, apply it to the starter control circuit.
If there is light or 12 volts and the starter isn't cranking, then the starter is the culprit. Have the starter to bench test for free at the local auto parts stores.
If there isn't no light or no volts, then the ignition switch is the culprit.
Check the starter relay and position the Automatic transmission shifter in neutral.
http://www.samarins.com/glossary/starter.html
Note: a 3/4 charge battery is 12.50 volts
A discharge battery is 11.75 volts.
A battery under a cranking load and it is reading less than 7 volts,it will be a recycled battery.
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No crank, replaced starter, replaced battery still not cranking, jumped starter it works but will not cranktribecmar - 1995 Mercedes Benz S320 - Engine - 1/27/2013when using key