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1983 mercedes sedan not working?

i have a 1983 mercedes sedan that has been in my driveway for a year without using it. i tried to turn in on but it doesnt turn on. i tried on a new battery but it didnt work either. someone came over and said that the fuel injectors could be dirty or the fuel filter could be clogged how do u clean the injectors or unclogg the filters. or any other reasons why it doesnt turn on?

it starts but doesnt stay on it turns off i think it has to do something with the fuel

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Drain the fuel tank, and add fresh fuel, it most likely turned into varnish. Fuel filter cannot be unclogged, it has to be replaced. Replace the spark plugs and air filter. Once you got it running, add fuel injector cleaner and then fill the tank. Drive the car for about an hour. Everything should be OK. If it stumbles while driving, have the car taken to a shop, and have an injector cleaning done.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Draining the fuel tank is not only difficult.It is also dangerous!! So change the fuel filter.Keep on checking and changing it until no more dirt is visible in it!!

    Don't mess with the injectors.The work is not for DIYers.It is delicate process!!

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    After the automobile being sit down in the utilizing for over a year without being touched, the 1st element i'd verify is to make certain the automobile nevertheless has gasoline in it. If it does, i'd get rid of the air manifold, with somebody turn the ignition key, slowly pour (spray) some gasoline down the throttle, enable the automobile run for a whilst till it heats up. you need to be in organization.

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