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02-27-2007, 03:19 AM

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C280 starts but won't run (usually/sometimes)

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Posted By Forrest

The damage: $410 for a new mass airflow sensor...

The damage: $410 for a new mass airflow sensor and $300 (+) for labor. At least the car runs great.

Are reasonabley priced OBDII code readers available? Anybody bought one and is happy with it?...

Forum: Tech Help

02-20-2007, 01:50 AM

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C280 starts but won't run (usually/sometimes)

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Posted By Forrest

Don't have any codes as yet, will request them...

Don't have any codes as yet, will request them tomorrow. Where can a find a code description list?

-Forrest

Forum: Tech Help

02-19-2007, 05:06 PM

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C280 starts but won't run (usually/sometimes)

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Posted By Forrest

Well, I replaced the OVP relay; still behaving...

Well, I replaced the OVP relay; still behaving badly. Decided to take it in to the shop. Barely made it, [Check Engine] light came on while driving there, stalled several times, etc.

I'll update...

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02-19-2007, 12:54 AM

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C280 starts but won't run (usually/sometimes)

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Posted By Forrest

Thanks everyone - I realized soon enough that the...

Thanks everyone - I realized soon enough that the '96 C280 doesn't have a dist cap/rotor.

I did examine the spark plug wiring and indiv coils - all of which it turns out are only about 1 year old....

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02-18-2007, 07:36 PM

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C280 starts but won't run (usually/sometimes)

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Posted By Forrest

Arthur, thanks for the reply. Search on OVP...

Arthur, thanks for the reply. Search on OVP turned up some interesting possiblilties - including distributor cap/rotor.

Forum: Tech Help

02-18-2007, 05:22 PM

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C280 starts but won't run (usually/sometimes)

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Posted By Forrest

C280 starts but won't run (usually/sometimes)

My daughter's '96 C280 developed a problem overnight:

- it will start OK, but usually won't continue running
- sometimes when it is idling it will suddenly stop, just as if the ignition was...

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