What's the name of this part?
 

Hi everyone

I've a Mercedes E220, European, Model 1993. There's a part that the mechanic said I need to change since the engine turns off if I don't keep pressing on the fuel paddle. Honestly, I always prefer to check with this Forum before listening to any mechanic since there're really professional people here.

I've attached pictures for this part.
I've in fact 3 questions:
1) Does this part cause the above symptom?
2) What is the name of this part?
3) Does anyone know an estimate for such part?
4) Does anyone know a website that sells this part?

I would appreciate any feedback

The chase number of my car is WBD123021B939455

that is the throttle actuator, i was going to look up some information for you, but it appears you have provided an incorrect chassis number, the E220 is not a 123 chassis, but rather a 124 or 210.

Dear Carson
You are right:eek: . It's 124 and not 123. This is what's written in my car registration
Maybe there's difference between US cars and European cars?

what number is stamped on the car? any pictures of the car?

Hi Carson
I've attached the 2 pictures for my car along with picture of the engine.
I hope this will give you better idea.

Note: Someone told me that I should not wash my car engine. So, is this true? And if there's a way to wash car engine, what is it?:confused:

Here is a pretty good resource on engine detailing:

http://www.peachparts.com/diy/detailing/detailing.php?location=25

As long as you don't spray water directly at the electronics you should be fine. The m111 (like the m104) doesn't have a distributor to worry about so that helps.

it is a 124.062

Thanks for everyone's feedback on this problem
While I was doing research, I learned that early 1990 models especially engine 124 had problems with Throttle actuator as well as harness wiring
http://mbca.cartama.net/showthread.php?p=37810

So, I was wondering how can I check if harness wire is aging or about to fail?
Many thanks to you all

the 1990 has a completely different system, what i do is i use a razor knife and cut into the harness, beware though if you do that, if it is bad you may disable the car further by working there.

Thanks Carson
Execuse me ignorance in these car issues :confused: , but what should I expect to see when I cut into the harness? Any pictures available?

the wire insulation will be broken, and metal wires exposed

yjamous, here's a link that has a picture (Photo 2) of the brittle wiring insulation. The wiring in my car looked the same before replacement.

yjamous said: 4) Does anyone know a website that sells this part?
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Click on the "Buy Parts" heading at the top of this page.....you should find what you need right there.