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  1. M

    Distributor Cap Moisture, Rough Idle etc.

    I know there is a lot here on this forum on the common problem with the E500E of the "moisture in the distributor cap" problem that can cause the obvious problems that it does (uneven idling, loss of some power, running a little rough). I think I have read most everything here on this issue, as...
  2. Aircooled9elf

    500E ASR + Check Engine

    Greetings! I have a 1994 E500 (and also a ‘94 E420); however, this question concerns the 500E). Background: My 500E is very clean and has been well cared for by the previous owner, who was also the original owner of the car. The car has been a Florida car it’s entire life, is completely...
  3. SL500_WPB

    Smooth idle on cold start, then rough + surging (Video)

    Hi all, let me start by saying that this is for a 1994 SL500. I've had better responses and engagement over here versus BenzWorld so hope this is okay. Short Background: I had a coolant issue a while back that was determined to be due to a leaking heater core. After this was discovered by a...
  4. owenj99

    400E Bad Misfire After Idling When Cold

    Hi Everyone, I believe I have a sort of "odd" issue among the M119 ignition system. I've done a lot of looking through the forum and cannot find anything that is similar to what I am experiencing for both the 400's and 500's... Since the colder weather in Maryland has started (and even since we...
    • owenj99
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    • 400e cold misfire electrical ignition m119 misfire random misfire rough cold idle rough idle wiring harness
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    • Forum: 400E / E420 Discussions
  5. Ricardo

    Need help... E420 running rough and quiting

    Here is the history of work trying to remedy.. open to all suggestions... Ebay buy in 2013, with only 61K, now has around 80K. Ran a little rough (very intermittent) when I got it at low speeds but seemed fine on highways. Drove it between Stuart FL, and Charlotte a few times and after some...
  6. Turtle

    93 400e stalls/pops/no power

    Hey Benz family, I'm getting really frustrated in my 1993 400E because it has a huge amount of hesitation when I step on the throttle, it's acceleration is exteremly slow at low RPMs, it idles extremely rough, it stalls out when I'm stopped or stopping because it idles at 100-400 RPMs, it pops...
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