Fast Idle Not Working
 

Since I've bought my 1976 230, I've had problems with my fast idle. I have to keep my foot on the gas (when cold starting) until the car warms up before I can drive it without it stalling.

The last Mercedes tech I saw had said to me that there is a problem with the fast idle that causes the car to rev higher until the car is warm, eliminating the need to keep my foot on the gas.

Before I take it in to the shop to have this checked out, I'd like some advise on what may be wrong.

Since then, I've noticed that my air pump doesn't have a belt running it !!! Hello !

I'm wondering if it is a matter of just attaching a new V-belt to it (providing it works) or will I need to re-adjust the fuel/air mixtures, etc.

Sorry for the length. Hope you can shed some light on my problem.

Thanks,

AARON ROCHARD

1976 230.4 W115 (With Stromberg 175 CD Carb)

Good morning guy. Just a place to start. There are sensors that tell the computer that the engine is cold. Some of the guys on here might be able to help.