1988 300E - warm engine - second or third start works - beside a slightly faster than normal idle (800-900 rpm) - otherwise, runs fine - suspect bad OPR - any positive indicator?? - one archive search post states that a bad OPR is indicated by the ABS light - confirm??? - any other indicator???

10 amp fuse is O.K.

ABS light does not always come on... it can, but if it's not on, OVP is still likely suspect.

Also, if the car doesn't start, tap the OVP once or twice and see if it then turns on.

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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)

A bad OVP on a 300e normally causes a low idle.
Brian.

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Thanks for replies - if not the OPR, any suggestions as to cause of problem - 156,000 mi - perfect condition otherwise - thanks again