PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Engine shuts down while I was driving: M103

BENZ-LGB · #16 05-23-2006, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron in SC

While I was turning a corner my engine suddenly shuts off, all dash lights go on. I turn into a parking lot and coast into a parking space. I put car in park and turn key. It starts with not troulbe and runs fine.

I wonder why it shut down. Fuel tank is full and battery has charge and alternator is charging system. Vehicle is a 1992 300TE with about 138K miles.

What might have caused this situation to occur?

If you haven't already, please check the Hall Effect Sensor. That little bugger can cause similar situations.

The fact that you were turning probably means nothing. More significant is the fact that you were coasting and the car stalled out while coasting (did it feel as if some unseen hand had turned the ignition key and shut the car down?).

Some M103 engines, in certain MY W124, develop a "cutting out while coasting condition." Do a search in "stalling" and/or "stalling + w124" and you will find plenty of company in your "misery."

Good luck, and if you find a cure, please report it here, so that we can add to the "knowledge library" regarding this issue.