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Originally Posted by Synd
Hello folks!
I recently picked up a 94 E320 locally. The vehicle has about 150k miles on it but is in good shape and seemingly well maintained.
Within 2 months of purchase it threw a check engine light. I used the code check process of clicking the button under the hood to pull the codes. I pulled codes 2, 5, and 7. I replaced the o2 sensor to fix code 2. It did not fix the symptoms:
- Vehicle hesitates under load, especially at lower RPMs. Once it reaches higher RPMs the hesitation begins to minimize which causes a sudden surge of power. Seems to be misfire.
- Very rough idle, especially before it warms up, this causes a light bucking while in drive with the foot on the brake.
- Occassionaly there is what sounds to be a light backfire.
Other than that the vehicle drives well and recently went on a 300 mile trip where it maintains highway speeds just fine.
I'm guessing spark plugs or plug connectors? Suggestions on how to/what to parts to replace with each of those if you agree?
Thanks!
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The first thing you should check is the engine wiring harness. Check around the connectors for cracking and/or exposed wires. If your car doesn't have a new one, it's now due. No point in diagnosing the car until it is replaced.
It's one of the 4 BIG issues your model and year Benz has.
I would not attempt to replace spark plugs on an old brittle wiring harness as any movement on brittle wires may make them fall apart.
Sorry,
-GH