Can a bad alternator cause your car to cut off?
Engine Stalling A faulty or dying alternator may only work in fits and starts. As a result, the alternator may not have what it takes to keep your battery fully charged — even with your engine running. As a result, you may find your car stalling out at odd times.
What kind of injector does Mercedes Benz use?
Mercedes use Delphi to supply the injectors and it seems they are unable to source sufficient parts to resolve the issues, with many of our readers reporting their cars off the road for months. True, Mercedes do seem to be offering loan cars to owners who have had more than one injector failure (surely they should be doing it for everyone?).
What should I do if my Mercedes Benz won’t start?
Start the car and you should be able to get around 60 psi. When the engine is running and when you turn off the engine the pressure should stay steady. Always perform this test on a cold engine. Next, make sure that the fuel injector connections are secure and not loose. Check the fuel pump and the fuel pump relay.
Is there a problem with Mercedes BlueEFFICIENCY injector?
It takes no time at all to undo a hard-won reputation (as Mercedes have already found out once to their cost) and, despite Mercedes’ assurance that they are addressing this problem, Cars UK readers are not convinced. So what do Mercedes say? We asked them for a statement and received the following:
Can a bad alternator cause a car to not start?
A bad alternator can killing your car’s battery, even if the battery wasn’t the problem to begin with. Natnan Srisuwan/ThinkStock While not technically an alternator problem, a car that won’t start is a definitive sign that there’s a problem in the starting system.
Where are the injectors connections on a Mercedes?
The injectors connections are the large gauge wires on the push in connector to the far right looking at the ECU under the dash. Release the ECU retaining springs to drop it down into the passenger footwell to make it easier to work on.
Start the car and you should be able to get around 60 psi. When the engine is running and when you turn off the engine the pressure should stay steady. Always perform this test on a cold engine. Next, make sure that the fuel injector connections are secure and not loose. Check the fuel pump and the fuel pump relay.
Is the No 2 injector seal leaking in a Mercedes Sprinter?
In a recent Mercedes Sprinter engine replacement (Used engine fitment) it was noticed at the time of purchase that there was an issue with No.2 Injector seal leaking.
What are the problems with a Mercedes Benz?
Top 5 Mercedes-Benz no start problems 1 Engine Click, No Start 2 Engine Dies Right After It Starts 3 Car turns over, but it won’t start 4 The car makes a clicking noise but won’t start. Hint: Starter Problem or Low Battery 5 Key will not turn the ignition More