1988 Mercedes Benz 300e Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Hard start, Mechanic.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on June 8, 2009
1988 Mercedes Benz 300e Won't stay running!
Engine Mechanical problem
1988 Mercedes Benz 300e 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
My 1988 Mercedes 300 elite will not stay idling. It is also hard starting. What has happened?
1988 Mercedes Benz 300e 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
My 1988 Mercedes 300 elite will not stay idling. It is also hard starting. What has happened?
Asked by Rowdy01Answer
Replied on September 18, 2009
First there's NO such thing as an Elite, The E stands for fuel-injected or gas model. Same goes for D = Diesel, T = Turbo.....Google Mercedes
Start by looking for vacuum leaks at the intake. Check the cold start valve or the idle valve to see if they are functioning properly.