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

Tiny
ROBCHRISTOPHER
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  • 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 500SL
  • 125 MILES
Can happen at low accelleration, just cruising w/not much gas pedal pressure.
Monday, October 3rd, 2011 AT 6:26 PM

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Tiny
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.
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Monday, October 3rd, 2011 AT 6:29 PM
Tiny
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Additional info: also the car has been serviced and maintained it's whole life. Very clean and normally performs optimally.
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Monday, October 3rd, 2011 AT 6:33 PM
Tiny
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
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 AT 12:31 AM
Tiny
EDSKILLS
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Just found this post. I’m having the same problem. Did you figure out the specific issue?
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Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 AT 10:39 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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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.
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Thursday, July 20th, 2023 AT 10:40 AM

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