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1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L Excessive Emissions, Idles too high
Posted to European Driveability on 10/13/2004 8 Replies

Hello, I believe this is a gray market car. It failed the state emission test for excessive HC and CO. The oxygen sensor harness had been cut off. We replaced the O2 sensor and the idle control motor because we believed it was sticking. When started cold the e...

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1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

VIN WDB1070451
Engine3.8 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Idles Too High
OccursHot
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car Vehicle Data

1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

VIN WDB1070451
Engine3.8 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Idles Too High
OccursHot