idle

Hello looking for some help. The car seems run rough when at idle and wants to cut out and sometimes does, and gets worse when pressing accelerator, but once up at speed it's fine, could this be the OVP relay? (I have ordered one) however I was told it could be the idle control valve. However...

Hi, I bought a 250k km 1992 300E 2 days ago as my first car and project. It drives pretty well, but it has some issues. The major one is that the engine idles at a very low RPM (~300-400) after driving the car for some time. I've read many forums and watched many YouTube videos, with little...

Hi, it's Juior Mechanic. I have been seeking a solution for my problem, and haven't found it. And I have no idea where to look, where to begin. My car is a 1991 w124 230CE (catalytic converter) five speed manual gearbox The engine is smooth, drives and runs ok, it also starts ok. Problem...

Mercedes C180K - 2006 (W203) Engine M271 100,000 miles My C180K will not start and if it does it sounds like a diesel tractor and runs rough. Can anyone help me detect the reason because due to Covid 19 i can't take it to a garage and i need the car to use to shop etc. It all started the one...

Hi All, have issue with poorly C200k, auto. Car has done 80k and is due a service. Starts fine every time hot or cold. But when engine warm/hot the idle often (but not always) goes rough, very rough and the car drives terrible under 2000 rpm. If you rev it between 1000-2000 rpm the car...

Hello forum Simply put, I had a problem with the car (detailed below as it may relate to your problem) and I have found the cause but do not know what part is missing? its the black port on the intake manifold - like a speedfit or pushfit connector? here is a library image. After...

Hi all My 2001 W208 CLK 230K has developed a high-pitched squeak when the engine is idle or revved up to around 1500rpm. I think it may be bodywork as the same squeak happens very slightly when I shut the driver's door! Has anyone experienced this before? Many thanks all! Pete

I have misplaced my Haynes manual. Can anyone tell me the specifics of my car I need the data for setting up the engine,.... eg... Airfuel mixture, Idle speed... (190e 2.0 auto E reg) thank you

A140, 1999, 1.4, manual. The initial Mass air flow issue resolved but car not fixed. MAF repaired by ECUTesting - retested for idling and they said ECU/MAF is fine. The car is idling at 650 - according to mechanic it should idle at 900 for manual. Gets a bit better when engine gets warm...

When My Car is Idling it has started to give out a loud squeal:confused: that sounds like a mass of Crickets, it disappears as soon as Revs exceed 1,000RPM it sounds like it's coming from A/C Compressor, Aux Belt was changed last Year, Car has done 130K

Had a few problems with my car recently. loss of power, engine cutting out and strange revvs. These problems have all been solved with a new bosch MAF and a new lambda sensor. However now there is a very small shake/fluctuation on idle. I was hoping this might be due to the car getting used to...

I have a c250 deisel which is ok on start up, however after a couple of minutes when the engine starts to warm the idling causes the car to shake, I have tried using various fuel cleaners and none of them have cured it... coming to the conclusion that the injectors may need attention, Does...

evening all!! does anybody elses 4 speed automatic mercedes do this? after starting engine and driving off, then comming gto a junction or traffic lifts, leaving car in drive, the idle dips to 500rpm and almost cuts out!!! odd i know!! my haynes manual isnt particularly clear as to...