QuestionAfter driving for about ten minutes my engine starts to sputter, backfires, then stalls. I have to let engine cool for about twenty minutes before it will start again. It will stall again in just a few minutes. Oil pressure drops to 0 just before engine starts to sputter, etc. I have replaced plugs, plug wires, O2 sensor, fuel pump, fuel filter, cold start valve. Do you know what I should do to correct this problem?
AnswerYour car needs hands on diagnosis by a Mercedes specialist.
Best guess:
Three possible issues come to mind:
#1. Overload Relay may be bad.
#2. Fuel Pump Relay may be bad.
#3. Catalytic Converter may be plugged.
PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES
Vehicle 1988 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3
Part: Overload Relay
P2056-18126 Overload Relay IN STOCK $77.62
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PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES
Vehicle 1988 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3
Part: Fuel Pump Relay
P2037-34082 Fuel Pump Relay IN STOCK $149.36
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Vehicle: 1988 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3
Part: Catalytic Converter
Select one of the products from below
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Catalytic Converter
50 States
"After-market" OBD II Catalytic Converters Not Legal for Sale in California 1995 ON Year: -1988
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Catalytic Converter
Federal Only
Year: -1988
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Catalytic Converter
"After-market" OBD II Catalytic Converters Not Legal for Sale in California 1995 ON
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Catalytic Converter
Federal
"After-market" OBD II Catalytic Converters Not Legal for Sale in California 1995 ON
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