[W126 Coupe] hesitation on 560-another question

Thomas Oelsner toelsner at comcast.net
Tue Dec 29 10:50:49 EST 2009


Attila,
The repair shop specifically said the cold start valve is not working. But I can't find it listed on any of the parts supplier lists. Is this what it is really called or does it go by another name?
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: Attila
To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 6:08 PM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] hesitation on 560




Try first unplugging the wires to the idle speed solenoid.

Middle of engine, below air cleaner, shiny, with 2 vacuum

lines (about 1 inch around) going to it. If your idle goes

up, it works. If it doesn't, plug wires back in, rap on it

with a screw-driver, a good 5 to 6 times. See if idle changes.

Next, rap on the OVP relay. Small box on firewall, close

to driver's side. There are a few other wires you can dis-

connect, but It's too complicated to explain in writing. It

could possibly be the EZl, or even the crank position sensor

(green wire) being deteriorated. If you are close to

Jacksonville, we can check it out. Free.




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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Oelsner
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 6:35 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] hesitation on 560



Hi Gary

Where and what is the EZL?



And to all others who would like to chime in...I finally took the car in for a range of service items. New plugs, wires (rotor and cap just needed cleaning as they are fairly new), and the idle is still rough and almost stalled out when stepping on the gas (even when warm). Fuel pumps are good as well as the filter, compression looks good and everything looks good on their test equipment. He did say the cold start valve does not appear to be working when cold. But would this explain the stalling when warm? I am not sure if he checked all vacuum lines for clogs, breaks etc. He suggested the dealer look at it but if I can find a good shop in the bay area that has all the test equipment and codes AND knows these cars, that would be my preference. The car is originally a TX car so not all local shops have the codes.



Happy Holidays to all.

Tom Oelsner

----- Original Message -----

From: Gary Ensor

To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 9:54 AM

Subject: [W126 Coupe] hesitation on 560



Check the vacuum line going to the EZL to make sure it has vacuum and is not broken or pulled off the engine side.


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