Raising Idle Speed!

[AV]

Is there a way to raise the idle speed as my car feels like its going to stall at time.
Presently it idles at around 700RPM

Thanks.

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A.Velji
88 300E
Debadged and Monotoned
16" E430 OEM Wheels
205/55/16 Tires

[jeffsr]

That's about right. If it feels like it's stalling, then something else is wrong.

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Jeff Lawrence
1989 300e
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

[Benzmac]

Mercedes did come out with an internal memo to up the idle speed when in gear.

The 300E lowers idle by 100RPM when in drive, the mod does away with this. A tech must do this. If done wrong, it will burn the wire harness in the car. This is very expensive. The mod should cost about $150.

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Benzmac:
Donnie Drummonds
300E
ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN
MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS
PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM
OWNER OF MB AUTOWERKS .COM

[joel]

i remember my dealership mentioned this to me during my last tune up. if i remember it correct, the bulletin only allows a dip to a max of 500 rpm. i was not charged extra for the adjustment.

[AV]

Thank you all.This is exactly my problem and the idle speed drops to 600 or less when in gear and it sort of rough idles.I will check this out.

Thank you Benzmac!

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A.Velji
88 300E/140000km
Debadged and Monotoned
16" E430 OEM Wheels
205/55/16 Tires

[This message has been edited by AV (edited 10-04-2000).]