Mercedes Benz C Class car will idle but splutters when reved

Car: Mercedes Benz C Class
Variant: 1.8 auto esprit
Model Year: 1997
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
my mercedes c180 1.8 auto will start and idle fine but splutters when revved the problem comes and goes and can happen hot or cold.it drives fine when it clears,ihave changed the fuel filter to no effect.
Posted: Jun 4, 2011 (13 years ago)
Checked plugs and leads ?
Posted Jun 4, 2011 (13 years ago)
check injectors for when is under load, fuel filter also,low fuel pressure ,check it out proffessionally
Posted Jun 6, 2011 (13 years ago)
I also have the same car 2004 C180 Kompressor 1.8 auto, which barely idles, & the car shakes & quite a few times has cut out / stalled .This happens when the car's stopped & other times, when the car is moving slowly. Like in a queue of traffic or while trying to park the car. Can someone please help me?.
Posted Jan 10, 2016 (8 years ago)

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