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1989 Mercedes Benz C230 Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Spark, Abs.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on May 21, 2010

1989 Mercedes Benz C230 Very slow to get up to speed

Engine Performance problem
1989 Mercedes Benz C230 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 175000 miles

The car starts fine but it will take a long time to get up to driving speed. Does only about 10-15 miles and hour before it gets to driving speed
Avatar Asked by csue1150

Answer

Replied on May 21, 2010

Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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