1985 Mercedes Benz 300se

1985 MERCEDES BENZ 300SE
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1985 Mercedes Benz 300se V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

My 1985 Mercedes 380 SE, will not start after its been driven buty wi9ll start after I wait 1 hour
Feb 18, 2010 at 6:23 PM
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Next time don't wait for nothing do below to determine whether it's fuel or spark issue.

Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Feb 18, 2010 at 7:32 PM