98(R) C220 Diesel Starting Issues

[xcitesu]

I have just got a c220 diesel estate car with manual box- really dont think they make good manuals, should stick to autos or at least give a handbrake instead of footbrake, nightmare on a hill start :?.
Anyway.... if i switch ignition on, wait for glowplug light to go out and continue to start, EPC light stays on and car runs like bag of nails, if i do the same procedure but switch of after glow plug light out and then start, all ok??
also does seem to sometimes take a cpl heats before car will start, any ideas ?? help

 

[poseidon]

I have just got a c220 diesel estate car with manual box- really dont think they make good manuals, should stick to autos or at least give a handbrake instead of footbrake, nightmare on a hill start :?.
Anyway.... if i switch ignition on, wait for glowplug light to go out and continue to start, EPC light stays on and car runs like bag of nails, if i do the same procedure but switch of after glow plug light out and then start, all ok??
also does seem to sometimes take a cpl heats before car will start, any ideas ?? help

I personaly think the foot operated "hand" brake is better than those hand operated.
Very soon you will get used to.

Pose.

 

[c220sport]

H there, i just came across your post, i have recently just bought myself a 97 c220 sport diesel and my car does the same thing as yours! im just wondering if you got the problem sorted and if you could help me out!!! many thanks Jason!

 

[Petemac]

epc on injection pump fault

my c220D is the same got it starred at mb main garage code No.p1228 injection pump fault so jest took of pump it is a lucas pump not good everybody told me merc did not use them for long and went back to bosch my pump is at diesel shop at present will keep you posted and if you have anything to tell please let me know cheers peter

 

[MechPhil]

I'll bet having eh pump reconned (and injectors tested and reconned if necessary) will cure the problem.