1989 Mercedes Benz 190e non starter

hcloseuk · Posted at Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:56 am

Engine Mechanical problem
1989 Mercedes Benz 190e 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 124600 miles
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my car refuses to start tries to fire but just wont come to life. ive replaced rotor arm/ dizzy cap/ plug leads seems to get a spark ok at the plug. also changed fuel filter fuel pump seems to be ok any help would be gratefull

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Docfixit · Posted at Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:07 pm

Spray some carb cleaner into the intake crank it up.
Let me know what happens

hcloseuk · Posted at Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:34 am

sprayed carb cleaner in tried to start but simillar symtoms

Docfixit · Posted at Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:04 am

Did it run for a sec. or two?When you say it tries does it fire, misfire ,skip? Check fire pull wire hold 1/4 in. from block crank should be blue. If not weak coil.
Also look for Vaccum leak hose etc. Have someone crank spray carb cleaner around intake throttle if she comes to life briefly there is your vac. leak

hcloseuk · Posted at Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:07 am

didnt run just skipping as if it wants to start il try your sugestions

Docfixit · Posted at Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:21 am

Maybe advanced timing. Retard distributor see if it lites

hcloseuk · Posted at Sat Jul 12, 2008 2:24 am

tried adjusting ezl to different timing settings but no difference

hcloseuk · Posted at Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:25 am

when i changed the fuel filter i noticed what looked like twin fuel pumps would this be correct and if so if 1 went faulty could this result in poor fuel delivery ie not starting

hcloseuk · Posted at Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:29 am

got car started but it idles fine when driving its missing and sluggish checked leads and connections seems ok

Docfixit · Posted at Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:49 am

Great news now can you get fuel pressure at idle should 40 to 48 psi