Hi everyone, Just wanted to say thanks in advance. Also I did use the search button before I posted this. First off, I don't know if this has anything to do with it but the other day we got like two feet of snow and and I had to drive threw it so there was allot of snow on the undercarriage of the car. Well today I go to drive to work and I go outside to start the car and warm it up. Well it started fine and I went back inside to finish getting ready. Well I noticed the car was not running after about 5 minutes. I thought that was strange because it has never done this in the past. Well I get back in and attempt to go to work and it dies again. It seems the longer I let it sit the longer it will run. If it dies and then you start it up it will only run for about 10-15 seconds. if you wait a minute or 2 it will run for about 45 seconds. I noticed also that my RPM gage goes a little funky when it does this but none of the other gages go crazy. I tired taking of the fuel cap to see if maybe it was a plugged vent but that did not help at all. Next on the list is to check the fuel filter. I let is sit for a few minutes and started it and went to listen to the fuel pumps and they sound as they always do. Has anyone else ran into this problem or might know what I should do?
Thanks
Kevin

Got enough gas?

Will it die even if the throttle is depressed?

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Yes it does. Sorry I forgot to mention that also. If you let it run in park or neutral it will build RPMS then die. So I know it has something to do with the fuel... just not quite sure what.

Bump - does anybody have any ideas for my kid?

Something he didn't add - he recently fueled it up. I suggested he buy a new fuel filter, which he did, and he is now towing it over to a freind's place so they can work on it.

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Thank You!
Fred
2009 ML350
2004 SL600
2004 SL500
1996 SL600
2002 SLK32
2005 CLK320 cabrio
2003 ML350
1997 C280 Sport

New fuel filter, still same symtoms...

Also both pumps seem to be running fine... Any thoughts? I also took a heat gun to all the fuel lines to make sure there was no ice...

I guess the next step would be to test fuel pressure?

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Current cars:
2000 ML55 AMG, 174k miles
2003 C240 T-Modell, 202k miles
1995 S320, 207k Miles

How to I test the pressure on these? Is there a shreader valve or?
Kevin

Unplug the fuel pump relay and see if it'll start/idle on starting fluid alone (you'll have to push open the air sensor plate). If not, it's probably not a fuel issue.

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Someone suggested to me to check the battery........
Kev just called me - it was the battery!

The car started fine. Makes no sense to me but if it works, it works!

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Thank You!
Fred
2009 ML350
2004 SL600
2004 SL500
1996 SL600
2002 SLK32
2005 CLK320 cabrio
2003 ML350
1997 C280 Sport