Hi there,
Just recently I've been having endless problems starting the C180. ( Not weather related, average temp here is around 28C ) If the car is parked on a level site there is no problem but just let her be on a slope, either way, then it takes forever. The battery is a new Bosch and swings the starter without a prob. Fuel pressure is ok according to the mech who left a guage attached over night. He removed the aux fuel pumps in the tanks and cleaned them. ( He suspects those, but at R1500 a piece we are exploring all other avenues first )
I have to turn the ignition key about 19 times ( pumping the fuel pump
19 x ) and then she'll fire. After the initial start she'll fire first time every time after that until parked for about 15 minute or longer and then we start all over again.Engine harness replaced. Volt Reg & brushes replaced. New Bosch battery. Fuel tanks drained & refilled. Injector cleaning fluid added to fuel on 4 instances.
Reaaaaaaly looking forward to some hints and ideas.
Thanks guys.
Bernard.