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tdw41 03-06-2005 01:52 PM
380 sl start problems
 
My 82 380 sl stopped abruptly 4 times after driving about 20 miles. It immediately restarted the first 3 times and now will not start at all.
I suspect the fuel pump relay. Any suggestions for testing this. The engine will turn over but not fire. I can smell gas after pumping the petal.
Thanks for any help

dougmcp 03-07-2005 10:16 AM
It's likely the fuel pump relay, especially if it's after the car was running and heated up. This is a pretty standard problem for these engines. There is no easy DIY test for this that I know of, just replace the relay.

tdw41 03-07-2005 11:51 AM
Thanks Doug, I'll give it a try and let you know.

Roncallo 03-07-2005 10:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dougmcp
It's likely the fuel pump relay, especially if it's after the car was running and heated up. This is a pretty standard problem for these engines. There is no easy DIY test for this that I know of, just replace the relay.
A pressure test is fairly straight forward although it does require $50.00 test gage.

John Roncallo


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