Where are the fuel pumps on a Mercedes Benz?
The W124 fuel pumps are located on the underside of the car; one pump is located behind the rear right side seat, the other is behind the rear cross-member to the right of the differential. You will need to safely lift and support your car.
What should I do if my Mercedes fuel pressure is zero?
If your Mercedes doesn’t start, check the fuel pressure. If you are getting zero reading, you either have an electrical problem or a bad fuel pump. If the check engine light is on, consider yourself “lucky” as it can make your diagnosis easier. Note that not all faults will trigger the check engine light.
Do you need a fuel tester for a Mercedes Benz?
For this test, you will need a fuel pressure gauge. The Actron CP7818 fuel tester works on most Mercedes-Benz and has the required Schrader valve required for MB cars. This test applies to Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder, V6, V8 and V12 gasoline engines such as M112, M113, M119, M104 M272 and M273.
What should I do if my fuel pump is not working?
The first thing that you should do is check the fuel pump fuse. If the fuse is good, you will need to test the fuel pressure. If you performed a fuel pressure test and find out that the fuel pump is not generating fuel pressure, don’t rush into the conclusion that the fuel pump is bad. Perform the following test before you replace the fuel pump.
Where to check for no start fuel pump?
The first thing you want to do is check the fuse panel to see if the fuse is blown. If your car has two fuse panels than the one in the engine compartment; should be the correct one to check. The fuse panel or circuit box is usually located near the battery; and is a small black box with a removable lid.
Why does my fuel pump fail when I restart the car?
So when you restart your car, the pump runs hot and un-primed until it can refill the fuel chamber. Over time this will burn out the pump motor. This is why many pumps fail right after shutting off the car and restarting it while it is hot.
How does a fuel pump keep the car cool?
The fuel pump keeps cool by staying submerged in fuel or else it would overheat. If you make a habit of running your tank all the way to empty before filling up; your fuel pump will most likely die before its designed lifespan.
Where is the fuel pump on a Mercedes Benz?
The fuel pump is located under the car on the right side below the fuel-filling inlet near the fuel tank. Consult the article on safely jacking up your vehicle and placing your M-B on jack stands. Be sure to always wear safety glasses anytime you’re working under your car.
The first thing you want to do is check the fuse panel to see if the fuse is blown. If your car has two fuse panels than the one in the engine compartment; should be the correct one to check. The fuse panel or circuit box is usually located near the battery; and is a small black box with a removable lid.
What should my fuel pressure reading be on my Mercedes?
Set you digital multimeter to 20-volt setting and connect it to the two main (black and red) lines going into the fuel pump. Turn the key to position II and look at the reading. You should get around 11-13 volt reading. Note that when you turn on the ignition, the fuel pump gets voltage for about 5 seconds to prime the system.
What happens when the fuel pump is not working?
The fuel pump is not providing the required fuel pressure to keep up with the engine demands. Mercedes may jerk during acceleration from a stop. Happen when you hit the gas pedal to the floor. The vehicle operates normally when you press the gas pedal slowly.