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Re: 1989 300 SEL
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Originally posted by jermdog11
Thanks for the reply. I suspected the same thing and am getting a new filter and fuel pump relay. Could you please explain to me how it is that a relay can not function and why and then begin to work again and why on MB. It is a nagging question in my mind and wondered if you knew the mechanism behind it all.
I have read many acounts of this type of stalling/ not starting problem but no real explanation as to why. Your thoughts are most appreciated. This forum has been a great help to me in the past and it really is an impresive resource. Thanks again!
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Vibration causes the solder joints fail. The relay will engage because the solder joints for the coil work fine but the larger pins don't conduct the current. Resolder the relay with plenty of solder, a subjective observation I know.
This seems to be a common problem on European cars. Earlier Volvos have the same problems with the FPR.
I need to do mine.
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Warren
Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor
Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL
ENTER > = (HP RPN)
Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.
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