Turns off in drive when stopping

Asked by Rambo202 Aug 31, 2016 at 02:46 PM about the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hi I have a Mercedes c240 1998 and when it is in
drive and I stop at the lights it turns off. It idles
perfect in neutral, reverse and park but when in
drive it konks out. It drives fine and as long as I
keep the revs up it will keep on going.

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jfritz answered 7 years ago

Sounds like idle needs shop adjustment Other clues: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210-e-class/1630361-car-shuts- off-while-driving.html

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jfritz answered 7 years ago

Those mercedes drive great but need regular shop attention, sorry heavy on serious maintenance

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Rambo202 answered 7 years ago

Thank you for you reply. it starts again straight away with out any problems. Could the gearbox oil be low?

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