Car runs fine on highway, will die at a stop light

Asked by Thoray1 Dec 01, 2015 at 05:07 PM about the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 320 Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a P0455 code. Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected
No service engine light. Had a service engine lighti in Aug. same code, replaced the gas cap, service engnie light went away. Can this cause bad idle or car to die at a stop light. Car runs fine on the Hwy.

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firebird338 answered 8 years ago

Add the middle grade gas to tank and a bottle of Lucas Fuel Injector cleaner to gas tank.

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Thoray1 answered 8 years ago

I will give this a shot and let report back. Thanks.

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Thoray1 answered 8 years ago

Still the same problem after adding Lucas Fuel injector cleaner

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firebird338 answered 8 years ago

Take vehicle out on road and hit the passing gear a few time this will help clean out the gum and carbon build up. Also check air filter.

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