Car continuously blows black smoke

2003 MERCEDES BENZ 270ML
199,989 MILES • 2.7L • 5 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PETSMUD
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My car continuously blows black smoke sometimes it just cuts off power while driving. and writes the power control when you start it it starts one time, but smoking black smoke and cutting when pedal is pressed while in motion.
Aug 9, 2019 at 5:07 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Black smoke is usually a sign that your vehicle is getting too much fuel, or running rich. Here is a link below for you to go to:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-black-smoke

Also is your Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or "check engine" light illuminated? Please get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Aug 9, 2019 at 11:15 PM
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