[R129 SL] Sudden Engine miss on my 1996 SL500 - M119 engine

[George Jenner]

Thank you Jonathan, and thanks to George Simpson as well.  I suspected that I have a coil problem from the start but I was not aware until I opened the top covers that each cylinder has it's own coil.  After a discussion with my local repair shop I found that removing the coils uncovered those spark plugs I was looking for.  Since the shop can do a moving diagnosis with their equipment I will take it in tomorrow and let those folks have a look.  Once I know which cylinder is the culprit I will feel better.  George Simpson may have an answer as well.  It could also be a distributor problem although I have not, as yet found where MB buried the thing in my engine compartment.

I'll let you know tomorrow what I find.  George Jenner
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jonathan Hodgman 
  To: SL Mailing List 
  Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 1:33 PM
  Subject: Re: [R129 SL] Sudden Engine miss on my 1996 SL500 - M119 engine


  I'd wager a coil has dropped out.  Not uncommon.  All gas engines have spark plugs.  

  I would bring the car in for diagnosis, they should be able to tell you which cylinder isn't firing and test the coil accordingly. 

  Jonathan
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