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1997 Mercedes-Benz E300 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge
Posted to European Driveability on 11/26/2002 3 Replies

Hi all,

Please bear with me as I outline this as it’s a bit of a saga.

The fault is that when the revs are allowed to fall, as they pass 1300 the engine goes rough. It will surge between 800 to 1300. If switched off and restarted it will idle fine until revs...

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1997 Mercedes-Benz E300

VIN WDB2100252
Engine3.0 L / 6 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
EmissionsNot OBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Surge
OccursHot, on Decel
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car Vehicle Data

1997 Mercedes-Benz E300

VIN WDB2100252
Engine3.0 L / 6 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
EmissionsNot OBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Surge
OccursHot, on Decel