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Old 03-03-2004, 06:18 PM
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Re: Idea?

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Originally posted by Michael
I just mentioned this thread to the MB technician rebuilding my 119 motor (he drives a 500E too!). He feels that this stalling phenomenon is most likely a dirty throttle plate - as they become dirty over time, they adapt in order to let enough air into the engine. However, eventually they approach their adjustment limit, and in a hard turn (like a u-turn) there's simply no more adjustment that can be made to adapt to that situation.

The fix involves removing the MAF and cleaning the throttle plate. With that done, re-assemble everything and turn the car to the "on" position, but do NOT start it - wait 20-30 seconds until you hear some loud clicking sounds from under the hood (leave the hood raised during all of this) which indicates that the throttle plate's re-setting itself.

Please advise if this helps - good muck to all!

EXTREMELY intriguing!!!

THANK YOU, Michael; I will try this, ASAP, this (or next) weekend!!!
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