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1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 45.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire
Posted to European Driveability on 9/1/1998

problem is cyl #2 and #7 not firing int. almost always coldand gets better warm. found 2and7 injectors not [...] had no scope pattern at idle and then get it justoff idle (not to good with lab scope yet) test lightflickers super dim and gets brighter as rpm [....

 
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car Vehicle Data

1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

VIN 1080681200
Engine45.0 L / 8 cyl
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire
OccursCold, on Accel, Idle, Intermittently
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

VIN 1080681200
Engine45.0 L / 8 cyl
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire
OccursCold, on Accel, Idle, Intermittently