Hey everyone,

So my car has been running like a champ. Averaging 16mpg though (when I'm good on the speed) is killing me, but I knew she had a drinking problem when I fell in love.

Anyway, over the past few weeks I've noticed some intermittent "electrical" problems.... Console light blinking on and off for no reason, cigarette lighter not working sometimes, brake pad sensor coming on for no reason, and then today she started just dying out. Like it wasn't getting any gas through the distributor or something. She drives fine for a bit and then just dies out. I can re-start her after a few tries and keep going, but its very uncomforting to be on the freeway and suddenly lose power.

Can anyone think of something I could try before taking her to the shop? I admit I don't know much about this, so all I could think was to check the OVP, which I did. Fuse is fine (although its a 10amp), and no condensation.

Incidentally, she has a relatively new fuel distributor, and new injectors and seals.

Does this sound like anything familiar to anyone, or should I just drop her off at the shop and hope for the best?

Any ideas would be appreciated....

Thanks,
Craig

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Craig

2011 e350 Wagon < Grey on Grey/Brown. I kind of think I'm cool driving around in this thing, but I know I'm wrong.
2007 e350 4Matic Wagon < Black on Black
2003 e320 Wagon < Black on Oyster. Dog Hauler. Replaced at 170k. Great car!
1990 300SE, Black on Black < Totalled
1991 560SEL, Black on Black < Current, sits around a lot
1972 280SL < Sold, but not forgotten.
1972 280SEL 4.5 < Gorgeous car. Lost to a freak accident.
1985 300TD < "Merzilla". Put 300k on her.

whats your car? detail so I may try to give you some factory data

Sorry, I thought the profile description was obvious, but its not is it..

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Craig

2011 e350 Wagon < Grey on Grey/Brown. I kind of think I'm cool driving around in this thing, but I know I'm wrong.
2007 e350 4Matic Wagon < Black on Black
2003 e320 Wagon < Black on Oyster. Dog Hauler. Replaced at 170k. Great car!
1990 300SE, Black on Black < Totalled
1991 560SEL, Black on Black < Current, sits around a lot
1972 280SL < Sold, but not forgotten.
1972 280SEL 4.5 < Gorgeous car. Lost to a freak accident.
1985 300TD < "Merzilla". Put 300k on her.

Try replace OVP first if I were you. 16MPG is what it will get. Normal.

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11 S550
09 C300
91 560SEL
90 300CE
84 380SE
83 240D

Is your voltage regulator in the alternator working? Not enough and you will discharge the battery. You need 12 volts to keep the fuel injection computer operating.