My W124 won't Idle

king-off-road · 11th November 2010, 18:16

I have a '96 model Merc 124- E220 which is in very good condition. Recently, the without any provocation, the car stopped idling. Acceleration is good and the car starts without any problem with the accelerator depressed. But the moment you lift the leg off the acclerator the engine stops. Any suggestion on this problem.

Jaggu · 11th November 2010, 19:06

EDIT: have you taken it to the garage and checked the sensors etc?

libranof1987 · 11th November 2010, 19:58

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Originally Posted by king-off-road

I have a '96 model Merc 124- E220 which is in very good condition. Recently, the without any provocation, the car stopped idling. Acceleration is good and the car starts without any problem with the accelerator depressed. But the moment you lift the leg off the acclerator the engine stops. Any suggestion on this problem.

I think you need to get the air and fuel filters checked/replaced. If it still persists, the engine is in for a thorough check.

Mpower · 11th November 2010, 21:19

Like I just told someone else...check, clean and/or replace the ICV.

king-off-road · 15th November 2010, 10:46

I'm not in a position to take it to a competent garage as there's none within a hundred KM radius. The car was recently serviced and filters and plugs renewed. Does ICV stand for Idle Control Valve ? Where is this ICV located in the engine bay. Maybe I can inspect the same. At the moment I've adjusted the idling speed with the throttle control lever. This is not the solution as the engine tends to raise when the aircon cuts out.

vasanthjn · 9th December 2010, 00:21

Hi

I live in Chennai and I also own a W124 E220 for the last 11 months. If you want I can provide the details of a good garage which I visit. PM me and I shall provide you the details.

stormsearcher · 4th September 2019, 11:09

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Originally Posted by king-off-road

I have a '96 model Merc 124- E220 which is in very good condition. Recently, the without any provocation, the car stopped idling. Acceleration is good and the car starts without any problem with the accelerator depressed. But the moment you lift the leg off the acclerator the engine stops. Any suggestion on this problem.

Did you manage to fix this problem? Yeah i know its an old post etc., but am chcking up on this issue as my car has run into something similar now.

11th November 2010, 18:16	#1
king-off-road Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 5 Thanked: 54 Times	My W124 won't Idle I have a '96 model Merc 124- E220 which is in very good condition. Recently, the without any provocation, the car stopped idling. Acceleration is good and the car starts without any problem with the accelerator depressed. But the moment you lift the leg off the acclerator the engine stops. Any suggestion on this problem.
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Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,383 Thanked: 17,295 Times	EDIT: have you taken it to the garage and checked the sensors etc? Last edited by Jaggu : 11th November 2010 at 19:07.
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11th November 2010, 21:19	#4
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,399 Thanked: 1,735 Times View My Garage	Like I just told someone else...check, clean and/or replace the ICV.
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15th November 2010, 10:46	#5
king-off-road Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 5 Thanked: 54 Times	I'm not in a position to take it to a competent garage as there's none within a hundred KM radius. The car was recently serviced and filters and plugs renewed. Does ICV stand for Idle Control Valve ? Where is this ICV located in the engine bay. Maybe I can inspect the same. At the moment I've adjusted the idling speed with the throttle control lever. This is not the solution as the engine tends to raise when the aircon cuts out.
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9th December 2010, 00:21	#6
vasanthjn BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 84 Thanked: 48 Times	Re: My W124 won't Idle Hi I live in Chennai and I also own a W124 E220 for the last 11 months. If you want I can provide the details of a good garage which I visit. PM me and I shall provide you the details.
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