1988 mercedes 560 sl stalls and starts right up almost as if the fuel is choked. engine and idle is smooth?

1988 MERCEDES BENZ 500SL
125 MILES
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ROBCHRISTOPHER
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can happen at low accelleration, just cruising w/not much gas pedal pressure.
Oct 3, 2011 at 6:26 PM
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ROBCHRISTOPHER
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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.
Oct 3, 2011 at 6:29 PM
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ROBCHRISTOPHER
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additional info: also the car has been serviced and maintained it's whole life....very clean and normally performs optimally.
Oct 3, 2011 at 6:33 PM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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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;

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates
Oct 4, 2011 at 12:31 AM
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EDSKILLS
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Just found this post. I’m having the same problem. Did you figure out the specific issue?
Jul 19, 2023 at 10:39 AM
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STRAILER
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This is an old power, but it sounds like a vacuum leak, please go over this guide when the engine is cold only:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Jul 20, 2023 at 10:40 AM
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