Is Eco Start/Stop bad for engine?
Stop/Start systems aren’t as potentially damaging as cold starts, though, simply because the engine isn’t cold. If the engine is off long enough to reduce engine temperature significantly, the engine will automatically restart.
What does it mean when a Mercedes says stop vehicle leave engine running?
Common causes of stop vehicle leave engine running: Keeping ignition on with the engine turned off. Parasitic current draw draining the battery when the vehicle is parked. The battery is no longer holding a charge, test and replace the battery. Too many electronic consumers connected to the auxiliary outlets.
What causes a Mercedes C 180 engine to cut off?
[I have a similar experience, my 1996 Benz C 180 engine cut off when it has moved for like 30mins .l discovered that this happens when fuel pump is hot and it seems my fuel pump gets hot easily.l have changed my car fuel pump 2 times, yet the problem persists. A mechanic said it may be a dirty gas tank internal filter that reduce fuel supply
What causes an engine to cut out while driving?
The insulation on the wiring harness was cracked (common problem on these models) and needed to be replaced. A short-circuit during driving will cause the engine to cut out as a safety measure. Car is fine to restart again (until the exposed wire brushes against the engine again). 2.
What happens if one sensor goes down on a Merc?
Normally if one sensor goes down the other sensor allows the engine to run but in limp home mode, Then the ECU warning light on the dash would come on & a fault code would be stored for the dodgy sensor. No idea if this Merc has a cam sensor, Most likely has though.
Why is my C200K AvantGuard engine cutting out?
2009 C200k Avantguard. With the crank position sensor fails it usually happens after the car has heated up. Let it cool and it starts up again. If this isn’t it, then it could be a faulty coil (s), or wiring harness (especially on pre-97 models).