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1989 Mercedes Benz 300se Repair Question


Topics covered: Body, Engine, Idle air control valve.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.

Asked on December 29, 2012

Mercedes Benz 300se Body Problem

Car turns off when put in drive.
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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.

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