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1985 Mercedes Benz 190e Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Spark, Fuel pump.
Mileage: 21,000 miles.

Asked on January 25, 2013

Mercedes Benz 190e Engine Problem

Hello I have a problem with my mercedes 190 e it starts then it dies after 3 cekunder since I can hear a vacuum sound of air coming into the engine. If I take a ignitionplug completely out of the engine starts the
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Replied on January 25, 2013

I need to better understand what is happening. It is correct that if you remove a spark plug, then the engine starts? Have you checked fuel pump pressure? Are you getting a good hot blue snapping spark to the plugs?

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