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1980 350sl Starting and idle problems
Hello from Galway in Ireland.
I have just bought a 1980 350sl in pretty good shape.However it has a problem that i reckon the previous owner spent a good bit of money on and did not fix. If I leave the car for more than 2 days it takes 15 mins of turning over to start. On the other hand once started it will start easily. When started it will not idle happily and if put into drive will be inclined to conk out, with carefull revving I can stop that but it means I really cannot drive it safely. Things that have been relplaced as far as i can see are:" the coil, plug leads,distributor top, fuel distributor ( i think that is what it is called, a multi sided metal item with all the fuel lines going in to it , its just under the air filter . I asked a local mechanic to look who is familiar with older mercedes and he said there was nothing obvious. So any help appreciated, i just ordered the haynes manual and the injection system book by Probst, |
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Then check the ignition timing. Next, connect a vacuum gauge and make sure the vacuum is around 20 and steady at idle. Let us know your results.
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It almost sounds like you're not getting fuel to the cylinders at first. I'd suggest a fuel pressure test. One of the first steps in doing that test under these circumstances is to "jumper" the fuel pump relay, as it only comes on for a second or two until it receives a signal that the engine is started.
It sort of sounds like you are not getting and holding the fuel pressure in the system. This could be due to a bad pump, bad accumulator, bad fuel pressure regulation, or a restricted line(poss clogged fuel filter?). There are also small filter screens in the fuel supply and injector lines that may have gotten clogged. It sounds like you are 'starving out' the engine from lack of fuel. Just a wild guess, over the 'net, from thousands of miles away; take it for just that. Scott
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thanks Scott
i think a fuel line pressure meter is needed, any tips out there for a goo link to one? thanks smiffy6four and radiotek willie
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Search for a K-Jet fuel pressure gauge. K-jet is short for K-Jetronic, the designation Bosch gave that particular generation of fuel injection system. My '75 is a D-Jet, an earlier generation of FI system, but my guess about your problem is from info gathered hanging around here and at The Other Forum.
Best wishes, Scott
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help with some points raised pls
I have not had a classic car for years so gotta go and buy some tools now,hence ill be a little slow in getting back with results, but really gratefull for responses.
When I turn the key to position 2 should I hear the fuel pump whizzing? Can I substitute the window opening relay for the fuel pump one? If not which contacts do i short out? Any recommendations for articles on the site to read ? Willie |
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I am not that familiar with this site. There is a collection of posts regarding trouble and repairs specific to the 107 on another.
The Encyclopaedia Germanica Volume 107 (aka EGv107) - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum |
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All good answers, guesses and suggestions.
No you can't use a different relay for the fuel pump. Here's the online MB service manual. Though this is specific to US models, it should be relavent to your problems, including how to short accross the fuel pump relay. Model 107 |
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Re: Fuel Pump Relay
The FPR part # should be 001 542 02 19 (stamped or printed on relay) The window relay is part # 001 542 02 19 Ergo, they are interchangable! |
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Yes. It is a rotw model so different from U.S. 450 of the same year.
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i'd start with injectors as a culprit , presurize and then see if they loose pressure rapidly ( bad) or slowly ( good) with engine off.
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I don't know anything about the K-Jets, but on a D-jet, I would look at the cold start injector if it wouldn't start after sitting for a few days. It is sort of like the choke on an old car. I think the K-Jet has a cold start valve, so perhaps look at that ?
If it cuts out once started and you have to work the accelerator, then maybe it is running too lean at idle. I don't know how you adjust that on a K-Jet, but if you go down to the K-jet section on the link Rowdie provided, it may be there.
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Out of the KJet manual
Engine does not start/starts hard cold: 1. Sensor plate or plunger not moving freely: Remove air filter and gently apply pressure to the sensor plate. If the plate does not move, there may be an internal problem. Look for any possible cause for the binding externally. If this fails, remove the fuel distributor and have it repaired or replaced by a qualified repair shop. 2. Auxiliary air valve does not open: Remove the hoses from the valve and verify that the valve is open. If not check that the electrical connection is good and that there is voltage present with the ignition on. 3. Electric fuel pump not operating: Check the fuel pump fuse and the pump relay, if both are good check voltage at the fuel pump, if good replace fuel pump. 4. Thermo time switch defective: Disconnect the connection to the cold start valve. Put a test light across the terminals. Run the starter, the light should stay on for a few seconds, depending on the temperature of the engine. If the light does not work, check for voltage on the yellow wire between the starter and the Thermo switch. If there is voltage to the switch and the light does not work, replace the Thermo time switch. 5. Cold control pressure out of tolerance: Check the control pressure Regulator. Check the voltage at the connector to the regulator - at least 11.5 volts. With power off and the connector off, check for continuity, if none replace the regulator. 6. Injector leaking, opening pressure low: With the engine not running pull the suspected injector and look for any leaks. If leaking replace with it new injector. 7. Injected fuel quantities not equal: Suspect that there is an injector problem. Pull each injector and test for quantity of fuel injected into a measuring container. Run the engine for a short time for each injector. Compare the amounts of fuel. Replace the injector that is not operating correctly. 8. Basic idle setting incorrect: Check the speed and adjust as necessary. 9. Fuel Accumulator and/ or Fuel Pump Check Valve: These keep pressure on the system.
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2. Auxiliary air valve does not open:
Remove the hoses from the valve and verify that the valve is open. If not check that the electrical connection is good and that there is voltage present with the ignition on. The '80 350 does not have the electric AAV. It is the older style. Just so you don't go looking for an electrical connection to test. |
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