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1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL 3.8L Surge
Posted to European Driveability on 10/21/1998

This Mercedes surges at idle and freeway speeds intermittently, no apparent pattern. Can drive vehicle up to an hour with no problem and then surging starts. Is more frequent after a hot soak. At idle rpm flares up and down between 1000 and 1500 rpm when its a...

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car Vehicle Data

1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL

VIN WDBCA33A0D
Engine3.8 L / 8 cyl
Emissionscalifornia
SymptomsSurge
OccursIntermittently
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL

VIN WDBCA33A0D
Engine3.8 L / 8 cyl
Emissionscalifornia
SymptomsSurge
OccursIntermittently