Is there a problem with my Mercedes 380SL?
It has recently developed a weird problem and his mechanic is stumped. The car starts, but turns off it you let go of the key. Needless to say, it’s not possible to drive. This car has had ongoing problems. It first began when the car would just accellerate out of control. Removing the cruise control did not change this.
What was the problem with the 1985 380SL?
The ’85 380SL had Bosch Platinum spark plugs–replaced them with NGKs. Intake, timing, and flow have all been monitored–no apparent problems. The diaphrgam and its “control arm” (if you will) sometimes get sticky/stiff…but not consistently. Fuel pump and fuel pump relay have been changed. Coolant sensor has been changed.
How often does Grandma drive her Mercedes 380SL?
Grandma literally drove it once a week to the beauty shop for 20 years–has never even taken the top off. Grandson drove it around town and on the highway, and had TONS of things done to make up for the sludge of it sitting/running at low speeds for all those years.
How many miles does a 1985 Mercedes 380SL have?
It’s a 1985 Mercedes 380SL with about 50,000 original miles on it. Grandma literally drove it once a week to the beauty shop for 20 years–has never even taken the top off. Grandson drove it around town and on the highway, and had TONS of things done to make up for the sludge of it sitting/running at low speeds for all those years.
It has recently developed a weird problem and his mechanic is stumped. The car starts, but turns off it you let go of the key. Needless to say, it’s not possible to drive. This car has had ongoing problems. It first began when the car would just accellerate out of control. Removing the cruise control did not change this.
It’s a 1985 Mercedes 380SL with about 50,000 original miles on it. Grandma literally drove it once a week to the beauty shop for 20 years–has never even taken the top off. Grandson drove it around town and on the highway, and had TONS of things done to make up for the sludge of it sitting/running at low speeds for all those years.
The ’85 380SL had Bosch Platinum spark plugs–replaced them with NGKs. Intake, timing, and flow have all been monitored–no apparent problems. The diaphrgam and its “control arm” (if you will) sometimes get sticky/stiff…but not consistently. Fuel pump and fuel pump relay have been changed. Coolant sensor has been changed.
Grandma literally drove it once a week to the beauty shop for 20 years–has never even taken the top off. Grandson drove it around town and on the highway, and had TONS of things done to make up for the sludge of it sitting/running at low speeds for all those years.
Are there any problems with the 1985 Mercedes 380SL?
The ’85 380SL had Bosch Platinum spark plugs–replaced them with NGKs. Intake, timing, and flow have all been monitored–no apparent problems. The diaphrgam and its “control arm” (if you will) sometimes get sticky/stiff…but not consistently. Fuel pump and fuel pump relay have been changed.
What should I pay for a Mercedes 380SL?
THE 380SL is a classic sports cruiser and yours sounds a very nice example. In good original condition, a 380SL gets about $40,000 on the collector market, and in average condition about $10,000 less. THE warning light is indicating there is a problem with the ABS.
When did the Mercedes 380 SL come out?
Mercedes 380SL Problems. The Mercedes 380 SL belongs to the SL line that Mercedes first brought out in 1954. The 380SL was produced from 1980 to 1985 and was designed as an impressive two-seater convertible that came with either a soft or hard top.
What was the problem with the Mercedes 380SL?
They didn’t make the 380sl past 1985. A common problem was the timing chain guide rails breaking and causing the engine to jump time and damage the valve train. Another problem was oil leakage from the cylinder head gasket due to the threads pulling out of the engine block.
Which is better an 84 or 85 Mercedes 380SL?
HiCustomer the 560slwas a better overall car but if you’re considering a 380sl then an 84 or 85 would be the ones to look at. They didn’t make the 380sl past 1985.
What causes a Mercedes Benz to not start?
In most cases you will get a fault code related to one of the following: 1 ECM / PCM computer failure 2 Camshaft position sensor 3 Shifter Selector module 4 Fault codes related to driver authorization or immobilizer 5 Electrical problems