[W126 Coupe] starts and cuts out

[kelly frink]

I did what you said but same thing stall`s out after 2,3 or 4 sec. so it`s
not the relay.  would it start at all if th FD was not put in right again it
ran for two weeks or maybe just a wiring problem

 On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 9:21 PM, Markus Meyer <markusfmeyer at gmail.com>wrote:


> It sits between the two firewalls.  There are usually 3 relays next to each

> other - klima, fuel pump relay, and ovp.  OVP is more obvious as its usually

> silver with red top and one or two fuses inside the clear cap.  The other

> two look the same, about the size of a pack of cards or cigarette pack.  The

> fuel pump relay usually says FPR on it, the climate control says KLIMA on

> it.  Pull the fuel pump relay out of its socket.  There are a bunch of holes

> in the socket where the relay plugged into.  You want to take a piece of

> wire, 12 gauge or so, about 8-12 inches long, exposed on both ends.  Stick

> one end into the hole marked #6, the other in the hole marked #7 (I think I

> have the right numbers, they are in opposite rows, its either 6/7 or 7/8).

> You should now hear the fuel pumps buzzing/humming, pumping fuel.  If not,

> you have a problem at the pumps.  If the pumps work, try starting the car

> and see what happens.  If it runs, try driving a little.  If fine, the relay

> is bad.

>

> Markus

>

>   On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 8:58 PM, 560secfl <560secfl at gmail.com> wrote:

>

>>  Markus can you tell me were that is and how to check it

>>

>> Thanks

>>

>>

>>

>> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:

>> mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Markus Meyer

>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 14, 2010 8:57 PM

>> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

>> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] starts and cuts out

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>>

>> Check the fuel pump relay.

>>

>> On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 8:11 PM, kelly frink <560secfl at gmail.com> wrote:

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>>

>> Hi all

>>

>>

>>

>> I drive my 1988 560sec to my office today and parked and when I went to

>> leave it started and then stalled and would not start again.  it starts but

>> only runs for maybe 3 or 4 sec and cuts out.  any ideas

>>

>>

>>

>> thanks

>>

>>

>>

>> the good news is it will look like I have been at my office all night

>> working

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