can any one help? i have a 1989 300sl which starts and runs for 1 or 2 seconds,then cuts out.the problem seems to be no power to the fuel pump . if power is applied directly to fuel pump then there is no problem.this is an intermitant problem and is driving me nuts! i live in zimbabwe and can not find a mechanic to help.
intermitant fault on 300sl 1989
Oct 14, 2006
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The fuel pump is powered by a relay - a switch. Relays get "tired" and after 16 or 17 years it's time for your relay to become intermittent.
So a "fuel pump relay" is what's needed, IMHO.
For future reference, there's also an "over voltage protection relay" which creates strange engine behavior when it fails. It has a fuse on its top.
Hope this solves the car's problem.
is situated?.
i forgot to mention that i do not have a manual that is very explicit.
Hm,
don't know if this applies to you:
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ws
thanks ws.but the 300sl i have is a 1989 which is the last of the old models.but an interesting site .will keep trying to find it! lynne
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