Mercedes 500cl 1998 "Limbo"

ryahern

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hi, have strange problem when driving. If the car is started (hot or cold) and driven for about 1/4 mile it goes into limbo, the engine ticks over but doesn't respond to the accelerator pedal. If i turn of the ASR (traction control) it drives perfectly. If i drive with the ASR off for a few miles then switch it back on, the car will be fine for hundreds of miles until i turn the car off again. The problem returns as soon i start the car and begin driving again.

Any help or advice that you could give would be greatly appreciated.

Regards Ryan Ahern
 

jibcl500

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CL500,ML55,SLK280
Are we talking about the W140 CL500 ? if so its need diags run on it, but my guess is the air flow meter has gone out of spec or your battery is on its way out.

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