Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: 250SLFranco on August 12, 2017, 19:06:57

Title: Hard Start With Hot Engine
Post by: 250SLFranco on August 12, 2017, 19:06:57

After driving for a while, with the engine plenty warmed up, my 250SL is a bit hard to start.  Any feedback on this issue or can you point me to a discussion of this issue.
Thank you in advance!
250SL Franco

Title: Re: Hard Start With Hot Engine
Post by: ja17 on August 13, 2017, 05:04:09

Check your fuel filter, fuel pressure and then your starting aids.

Title: Re: Hard Start With Hot Engine
Post by: 66andBlue on August 13, 2017, 05:54:57

Quote from: 250SLFranco on August 12, 2017, 19:06:57

... with the engine plenty warmed up, my 250SL is a bit hard to start. ...

Remember that with a warm or hot engine you need to press the accelerator pedal about 1/3 down while starting as described in your owner manual.