500sl-hard hot start- desparately need help from the gurus.
 

Having searched the forum extensivley, i still cant find any thing conclusive. this is my second go
1992-500sl

Symptoms
Cold starts - overnight, starts fine , although engine fires aftera longer turn (2-3 secs)

Afert 30 min-4hrs- takes 2-3 cranks (ignition on fr bout 10 secs).

starts perfectly (half turn ) if started withing 1/2 hr.

Things changed /checked

1. distrbutor cap, rotors, 3 suppressors
2. ignition coils (3)
3 spark plugs (3 had carbon)
4. fuel pumps/accumulator/ filter.
5. checked fr vaccum leaks(fixed leaking injector seals )
6 two doses of fuel injector cleaner .
7. no fault codes .
8. cleaned idle control valve.

I am going to get lambda tested tomorrw , as the car idles at 600 in D, but rough idling at P,N. and post findings here.

been trying to crack this fr a while , and i came across OVP as a culprit, what is the closest substitute in sl (as i think they do not have an ovp). I did jump start my car about a couple of weeks before the problem started , and dont want to leave this stone unturned.

I definitely need a pointer in the right direction , and dont want to
throw any more monet at parts that may be unwarranted.

Thanks for your efforts in advance!!!

I'm not convinced there is anything wrong with your car. Take a look at my post in this nearby thread.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/64829-300e-stalling-right-after-starting-then-will-start-right-up-again.html

Duke

Alif, the SL most definitely has the relay. I finally got a look under my hood, and it is located in the covered corner on the passenger side. It is very easy to spot there, and has a red fuse right on top of it. Check or replace the fuse then relay, especially if your ABS or Top lights are on. It worked for me. As far as your hard starting after sitting for a while, I have the same thing, as well as a few other members and I think it's called vapor lock. I just live with it and remember to hold the throttle down when starting the vehicle warm.

Eli.