- 12 Nov 2010 23:49
#13550368
OK, my car ('84 Mercedes 190e) has been kinda on its last legs (axles?) for a while (windows not working, dashboard lights dead, air conditioner dead, radio dead, etc)... I think it has met its end now.
This has happened about half a dozen times. Usually, at lower speeds (as when turning) or while resting at a stop light, it simply... turns off. The electrical system is fine, headlights and flashers work (thank god). Engine won't crank at all. No click, just dead. After 10-15 minutes, it'll finally jump again... and in most cases, die again 200m down the road. I'm terrified to drive in it and I can't afford a new car.
Any ideas? My theory revolves around the transmission or some shit, since it happens in lower gears, but I don't feel like dying while finding out what happens at high speed.
This has happened about half a dozen times. Usually, at lower speeds (as when turning) or while resting at a stop light, it simply... turns off. The electrical system is fine, headlights and flashers work (thank god). Engine won't crank at all. No click, just dead. After 10-15 minutes, it'll finally jump again... and in most cases, die again 200m down the road. I'm terrified to drive in it and I can't afford a new car.
Any ideas? My theory revolves around the transmission or some shit, since it happens in lower gears, but I don't feel like dying while finding out what happens at high speed.
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