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Mercedes - why car stop running while driving Benz?

Potential causes:

- Fuel system issues:

- Empty or contaminated fuel tank

- Faulty fuel pump

- Clogged fuel filter

- Engine problems:

- Worn-out spark plugs

- Faulty ignition coils

- Timing chain or belt issues

- Faulty fuel injectors

- Electrical issues:

- Faulty battery or alternator

- Faulty wiring or connections

- Faulty sensors

- Transmission issues:

- Low transmission fluid

- Faulty transmission sensors

- Overheating:

- Coolant leak

- Faulty thermostat

- Blocked radiator

- Mechanical failures:

- Broken drive belt or chain

- Seized engine

Diagnosis:

- Check fuel level, fuel pressure, and fuel filter

- Check spark plugs and ignition coils

- Check timing chain or belt

- Check fuel injector

- Check battery, alternator, wiring, and connections

- Check transmission fluid level and condition

- Check for leaks and blockages in cooling system

- Check drive belts

Solution:

- Replenish or treat contaminated fuel

- Replace faulty fuel pump

- Replace clogged fuel filter

- Replace worn-out spark plugs

- Replace faulty ignition coils

- Repair timing chain or belt issues

- Replace faulty fuel injectors

- Repair faulty battery or alternator

- Repair faulty wiring or connections

- Replace faulty sensors

- Refill or change transmission fluid

- Repair the coolant leak

- Replace faulty thermostat

- Clear blockages in the radiator

- Replace broken drive belt or chain

- Repair seized engine