Just purchased my first Mercedes, decided to go with the top of my wishlist and went with the 1990 560 SEL. A couple of items need repair, so I thought I would pose questions to the group and see if anyone has experience with these. Just for background, this car has 190,000 miles on it.
- Sunroof.. Power sunroof does not open. Fuse appears good, same fuse as front seat heat, heat works.
- Engine misfire.. Car seems to be missing on one or two cyl, still drives well, most noticable at stoplights.
- High idle.. Wants to idle at about 2000 RPM. Can't be normal, this means that I can take my foot off the gas and still maintain 40 mph. Also results in some very hard shifts into drive or reverse.
I have not purchaced a service book for this car yet, will be looking for that shortly, but any suggestions in the meantime would be appriciated. Thank you in advance.
Aaron
High school -1999.... Firm believer that Mercedes were for yuppie scum
1999.... Drove one for the first time, a 1985 560 SEL, became a believer 2005.... An owner at last, 1990 560 SEL, I think it has every option except the power rear sunshade