Does start/stop work in the cold?
Stop-start won’t intervene when the engine is cold. This is because the car’s computer is sufficiently savvy to know that an engine is at its most efficient when it’s fully warm. Therefore the clever computer keeps the engine running until it’s at an optimal temperature.
When to start your Mercedes in the Cold?
Curve a shows the early style pencil glow plugs used before August 1980 (no longer available as a replacement part) Myth: You should cycle the key several times to power the glow plugs longer before starting in the cold. This chart shows the actual time range the glow plugs will have power (b) vs the time the light is actually on (a).
When did the Mercedes Benz C Class 250 TD come out?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class 250 TD (W202) sedan and the T-model station wagon with the OM605 5-cylinder engine manufactured from 1992-2000 is probably one of the rearest cars in the Mercedes stable. The W202 model C-Class cars were the first to display the modern Mercedes-Benz naming scheme, where the badged numbers are followed by letters.
What’s the starting fault on a Mercedes-Benz A160?
I have a 51 reg A160, and had a v. similar prob: always started from cold after overnight parking, but leave parked at supermarket for 10/15 mins – engine would not turn over. Walk away and return after another 15 mins – starts OK.
Can a Mercedes car start without a block heater?
Mercedes originally recommended a block heater for starting in temperatures below 0F. That is, they expected the cars to start without a block heater down to 0F. But using a block heater in any cold weather significantly reduces the effort to start the engine.
Can a Mercedes Benz start in cold weather?
Must crank a few times, sometimes start, engine dies down. After it can start, car runs well. Battery in good condition. Warm weather no problems starting even after car not used in 2 or 3 weeks. What do you think is likely cause ?
What happens when you start a car in cold weather?
When you start the car, you will notice that it idles high for a period of time until the engine warms up. This is the enrichment cold start process. This is done with what is called a cold start injector which injects more fuel into the motor until the engine reaches a specific operating temperature.
Mercedes originally recommended a block heater for starting in temperatures below 0F. That is, they expected the cars to start without a block heater down to 0F. But using a block heater in any cold weather significantly reduces the effort to start the engine.
Why does my Mercedes C240 engine not start?
The engine may develop a stalling and/or no start condition due to a failed crankshaft position sensor. The average cost for a Mercedes-Benz C240 No Start Diagnosis is between $143 -$180.