1989 Mercedes Benz 300se Repair Question
Topics covered: Body, Engine, Idle air control valve.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.
Asked on December 29, 2012
Mercedes Benz 300se Body Problem
Car turns off when put in drive.
Answer
Replied on December 30, 2012
The Idle Air control Valve IACV is probably bad. It is on the intake manifold near the throttle body. It controls idle when engine is cold and under load. Ylou may also need to cleana the ports it opens and closes.