1987 Mercedes Benz 190e miss fire

1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190E
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TRUEBLUE93535
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idle is unstable and turns off when i make a stop
in drive

and also when idling, rpms fluctuate up and down sligthly some times turns off
Dec 31, 2008 at 10:00 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Hello
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It sounds like you have a faulty Idle Air Control Valve (IAC Valve). Should be located on the throttle body.

Need replacement instructions? Just ask and you shall receive!


Hope this helps..
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