Can you shed any light onto a problem I am having with my 94 E280 Auto. To be honest the car spends most if it's time garaged, so doesn't get out on long runs very often. If I go on a short run of a few miles and then turn the engine off, if I try to restart it after 3 or 4 minutes, it just turns over but will not start. If I leave it for a further few minutes then it starts no problem. It seems to be when the engine isn't fully up to normal running temp'. If I go on a longer run so it is up to temp' and then turn it off for a few minutes it starts again no problem.



1994 E280 Auto

Possible OVP relay
Do a search on 'OVP '

This one has a couple of thresds pertaining to your possble OVP.

Troubleshooting a 94 E320

Thanks for the replies Arthur. Do you know if there is a simple test to identify if the OVP is at fault? I have just quickly checked it and everything looks ok. The fuse is intact and the contacts and aluminium body are in good condition with no water ingress or corrosion evident.

There are two test

The first is to verify if it is the original .. if so, replace it-regardless.
you will have to pull it to see the part # on the side.

The second test requires a highly technical approach... this is the
Tappity-Tap test..
Next time it does not start, you lightly tap it with a screw-driver handle and retry the start proceedure..

oh, I almost forgot..
This tapping tecnique is best done to Standard Benz/Joplin metering..

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The tempo would be a slow , Blues feel..

I can't read the number clearly for laughing! It's definitely an MB original, so I'll get myself a new one and post an update in a few days. Thanks again for your advise.