Q: I have a problem with my 1985 Mercedes 280SE. I need your help to fix this problem. I can't start the engine from first time.
hi , I have a problem with Mercedes 280SE 1985 . i need your help to fix this problem. i can't atart the engine from first time. . it's take 4 or 5 times to run the engine. but i have no problem at all in the morning! This problem happen after stop the engine for half an hour or more and trying to run the engine again i hope i was clear and i wish you can help me . best regards ghazwan from Iraq
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