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Originally Posted by Eagleboyrox
I have an 89 190e 2.6 and I had the same problem when my car sat for a while. Turned out the cold start valve was gummed up. Put a fresh battery in it so you can crank it over and when you try to start it, hold the gas pedal to the floor for about 5 seconds while cranking it and then let off. When you let off the gas while cranking, see if it tries to start. My problem was due to my gf putting regular gas in the car instead of super. Changed the valve and it starts fine now.
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I had a few Q's about what your car was doing before you fixed the problem...
Did it run when you had the key all the way down to ignition and then just die when you let go? Thats what mine is doing, making me thing it may be an electrical issue.
Its a little odd, althought I'm not very mechanically experienced so maybe it isnt so odd, but the tach needle drops down to zero as soon the engine starts to move on its own (well with they key all the way down). When i give it gas it responds altough pretty roughly and as soon I let go of the key it just shuts down, no choking, fighting or anything of that sort.
Well, thanks for the help thus far
