I ask questions cause I didn't see the answer - kept looking while some one get back and poof, I solve the question.

I disconnected the battery for several hours, reconnected, the turned the key to ignition, but didn't go all the way (as in didn't turn the starter), left it there for 2 minutes, let the throttle "re-learn".

And now all works well.

Thanks for the suggestion.

I cleaned the distributor cap with alcohol - but will be buying the caps and rotors from FastLane next month - currently broke.

Thanks all.

And thanks for the suggestion of reading the codes from the 38 pin plug.

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Thanks for the help
Bill Fisher

'86 560SL (186K) - Now a 'classic' : Registered as an Historic Vehicle
02 E430 in the stable
'14 LS460 (Lexus)
- - - - -
'95 E420 (198K) found a new home
'99 E320 (80K) (gave it's life for me as we hit a bumper)
'95 E420 (231K) Sold to a happy buyer, new to Mercedes
'90 300E (65K) Sold to an Mercedes Lover
'92 190E (215K) - retired to the salvage yard
'93 500SEL (214K) - Moved to another family, still runs like a young pup