Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

E220 Help

  • 20-01-2011 6:51pm
    #1
    mmalaka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 792 ✭✭✭


    Experts

    I recenlty got a 1994 E220 Benz I am driving it no problem for 2 days now

    I am trying to start it but it is not working... all the electrical seems working ok (lights, Radio,...etc) the only thing I noticed is a light near the petrol indicator.

    144360.JPG

    Any advice?


Comments

  • #2
    andyseadog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,412 ✭✭✭andyseadog


    i dont think thats a light :confused:


  • #3
    mmalaka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 792 ✭✭✭mmalaka


    I am new into Benz so I am not sure if I am missing something or what?


  • #4
    phelixoflaherty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭phelixoflaherty


    Put a few litres of petrol in the tank. The petrol gauge might be faulty.
    Happened to me before


  • #5
    kona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,525 ✭✭✭kona


    Does it turn on the starter?


  • #6
    cadaliac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,903 ✭✭✭cadaliac


    no, that is just the low petrol indicator. Same as the other lights light up when the ignition is on. Does the car turn over - is the starter motor working?
    How good is the battery?


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    mmalaka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 792 ✭✭✭mmalaka


    I put some petrol yesterday...


  • #8
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    That's the low fuel warning light - it'll go out when the car starts.:)


  • #9
    mmalaka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 792 ✭✭✭mmalaka


    it is trying to startup but failing

    The battery seems ok...all the lights working fine


  • #10
    kona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,525 ✭✭✭kona


    HAve a look under the oil cap for mayo. Get a compression test done, if these are all good give it a service. Then make sure all lines are connected and no rips in vaccuum tubes.
    After than id imagine its a fuelling issue, not such what injection system merc use, possibly Bosch jetronic although Im not sure the exact one. Im sure somebody else will!


  • #11
    cadaliac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,903 ✭✭✭cadaliac


    mmalaka wrote: »
    it is trying to startup but failing

    The battery seems ok...all the lights working fine
    Don't let that fool you, the battery might not be strong enough to start the car, lights will be the last thing to go out with a flat battery. You need a voltmeter across the battery. Sorry, I don't know what voltage it should be at.


  • Advertisement
  • #12
    kona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,525 ✭✭✭kona


    cadaliac wrote: »
    Don't let that fool you, the battery might not be strong enough to start the car, lights will be the last thing to go out with a flat battery. You need a voltmeter across the battery. Sorry, I don't know what voltage it should be at.

    Depends on the current draw for the starter, i think for a 50A draw on a 12V Battery equates to a 7 V draw. But youl need at least 11.5 IMO as the battery voltage drops very fast when turning car over.


  • #13
    mmalaka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 792 ✭✭✭mmalaka


    ok guys it is working now....I turned off the heating...... :)

    Thanks for your help


  • #14
    kona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,525 ✭✭✭kona


    mmalaka wrote: »
    ok guys it is working now....I turned off the heating...... :)

    Thanks for your help

    Its your battery, get a new one! Or bring it for a drive, but this may not solve the issue.


Advertisement