I was driving my '78 280CE this evening, going about 55 or 60 mph up a hill, temp a little higher because of the hill, all else normal, when it just suddenly quit on me. it felt like the gas pedal was no longer affecting the engine. it started slowing down and as i pulled off the road everything quit on me and it locked up.

the lights, windows, sunroof, and radio all work. all fuses are intact. the fuel pump whirs and hums. i tried getting spark from a wire to a ground though a screwdriver but i didn't see anything. don't know if it was lack of spark or lack of good technique and/or tools. the car cranks just fine, does not sound like a starter issue. all linkages are intact and move as they should. topped off the tank but still no go. she's got new oil and filter, new air filter, old fuel filter (was replacing it this weekend), old trans filter.

anyone have any ideas as to what could be wrong? can someone list some things to try, i need all the help i can get. thanks!!

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1985 300D - 1984 Euro 280E AMG Clone (SOLD) - 1978 280CE (SOLD) - 1983 300D (SOLD) - 1981 300D (SOLD)