Reserve Light Flashing. - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

EKG MOTORS · #1 11-12-2007, 09:47 AM

I Have A 1997 California E420 That The Fuel Resercve Light Flashes On And Off A Nd I Wondered If Anyone Knows What This Indicates.
It Sometimes Coincides With A "check Engine Electronics" Display, But Not Always. It Starts Flashing At Any Fuel Level,sometimes Half Full Somes 1/4 Full. Ther Doesn't Seem To Be Any Pattern. I Have Replaced The Fuel Filler Cap As Well As The Breather Hoses And Purge Vent Hoses.
Any Help Would Be Greatly Appreciated.
Eddie

manny · #2 11-12-2007, 03:04 PM

If it triggers the Check Engine Light, it should log a faultcode in the cars computer.
Get the computer scanned, find out what the code is ( are ) and repair it.

Matt L · #3 11-12-2007, 04:46 PM

I believe that the flashing reserve lamp indicates a faulty seal in the vapor recovery system. Is your fuel cap tight?

david s poole · #4 11-13-2007, 10:14 AM

i believe there is a vapor tank setup behind the right rear wheel under the wheel arch covering.i have replaced these before to cure what ails your car.