Idle problems with my 1986 500sec Merc

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04-20-2005, 04:55 PM

Steve Gutman Steve Gutman is offline

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I ran the gamut. Idle speed was the Idle Speed Control Module and Air Slide Valve.

The dying (stalling) was caused by a bad Ignition Control Module in the driver’s fender well. It would run fine when cold, but after awhile it would get hot and die at idle. Mine was hot to the touch.

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1985 Mercedes 500SL Euro (Gray market)
1995 BMW 520i Euro (Gray market)
1992 BMW 525it Wagon
1994 Honda Del Sol Si

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