[W126 Coupe] Low Idle and shut off problems. 1987 560 SEC

[Dick Spellman]

Idle air breakout (see item #336) for 87 California SEC...

MS. J wrote:

> First, I have found the forum very very helpful.  But I am still a 

> little confused.  I am having cold start, *_low_* idle and stalling/ 

> shut off problems. 

>  

> I have read the archives re: Ignition control valves, and checking 

> fuel filters, relays and OVP relay.

>  

> I have searched various locations to find out what the various parts 

> look like, but not where to find them in my model.

>  

> When putting the car in reverse it shuts off. I concluded a vacuum 

> leak.  I have linked a few of the vacuum lines that were open and one 

> that is located behind the engine I linked up but not sure if I 

> connected in the right place.   To locate that one,  I had to remove 

> the air filter housing to reach it behind the engine, it  travels down 

> under fire wall area.  That seem to help the low idle a little (still 

> way to low) but not the shut off when in reverse, and from start up in 

> low idle.

>  

> I want to change the fuel filter but haven't located it yet. I am also 

> going to change the spark plugs,  wires and not sure if I need to 

> change distributor. How can I can if it needs replacing? I read that I 

> should check the ignition control valve, but not sure it is located.

>  

> Can someone point me in the right direction?

>  

> Crystal

> 1987 560 SEC

> Los Angeles

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