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1988 Mercedes Benz 500sl Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Engine, Gas pedal.
Mileage: 125 miles.

Asked on October 3, 2011

Mercedes 560 sl stalls and starts right up almost as if the fuel is choked. engine and idle is smooth?

Can happen at low accelleration, just cruising w/not much gas pedal pressure.
Avatar Asked by robchristopher

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Replied on October 3, 2011

added info: other times there might be a kick at high accellaration and then when you let off the gas while slowing it stalls. Again starts right back up and will continue to drive.

Tiny Response from robchristopher
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Replied on October 3, 2011

additional info: also the car has been serviced and maintained it's whole life....very clean and normally performs optimally.

Tiny Response from robchristopher
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Replied on October 4, 2011

There are a few possibilities;

Here is a link that not only lists the possible causes but walks you through how to check on them and eliminate potential issues and help diagnsoe the problem,

Here is the link;

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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