Hi All:
I'm in St. Louis and need a MBZ mechanic or at least one who can
service a Bosch K-Jetronic system. I know and like GLB Motor Works,
but they can't get me in until Wednesday (should have been a Benz
mechanic instead of getting a doctorate!).
I've got a 1980 450slc that won't start. I think it's a fuel problem
rather than spark because it will catch for a few seconds when I use
starting fluid. I'm using it as a daily driver and need to get it back
on the road ASAP
Thanks!
Paul
nomadjones@gmail.com - 12 Jun 2006 17:09 GMT
Should have made clear that "Wednesday" was next week!
-Paul
Tiger - 12 Jun 2006 19:51 GMT
First thing I would do is check the fuel pump relay. There is a date stamped
on the side of it... if it is more than 10 years old, it is goner, so get a
new one.
nomadjones@gmail.com - 15 Jun 2006 01:21 GMT
Tiger:
Your the MAN! Your diagnosis was spot on. I tapped the relay and it
started right up. Time to order a new one.
Thanks again!
> First thing I would do is check the fuel pump relay. There is a date stamped
> on the side of it... if it is more than 10 years old, it is goner, so get a
> new one.