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Diesel Won't Shut Off When the Key Why Won't My Mercedes Benz Diesel Shut Off? by Ke…
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is Turned Off
Could be any number of things causing the problem. Proper
diagnosis is a must!

On older Mercedes diesel engines models: 1975 to 1976 115 chassis 300D, all 123,
126, 201 and 124 chassis diesels from 1977 to 1993 the engine shutoff is controlled
by vacuum (not electrical). An engine driven pump supplies vacuum to the system
and a vacuum operated shutoff valve shuts fuel off inside the injection pump. That
means the problem could be related to the vacuum pump, the engine shutoff valve,
blocked vacuum hoses/lines, or leaks in the system that prevent adequate vacuum
from getting to the valve.

Problem & Solution Recommended products:

Common among these chassis:
W115

W116

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W123
Service: Vacuum Hand Pump 616 617 Diesel Vacuum
W124 Testing Kit w/ Extras Connector Service Kit
A MUST HAVE For testing all For 1975 to 1985 240D 300D
W126 older Mercedes using vacuum 300CD 300TD and 300SD with
controls for doors, engine, the 61x diesel engine
W201 transmission, climate control,
etc.
SYMPTOMS: Your diesel engine will not turn off - even after removing the key from the ignition!
In some cases it may take a long time and die very slowly.

QUICK FIX: In an emergency there is a lever on the left side of the valve cover that you can push
to shut off the engine. How embarrassing in a busy parking lot! If you have just had an oil
change done look for small vacuum hoses that came un-plugged around the area of your oil $34.95 $37.50

filter. 615 616 617 Diesel Healthy Early Diesel Vacuum Pump
Vacuum Exam Kit Repair Kit - No Instructions
Emergency Shutoff Manual Control: For all 4 and 5 cylinder diesel 1969 to 1979 220D 240D 300D
Mercedes 1969 to 1985 ( 300CD and 300TD Only
Stop Lever on 671 diesel engine: For those of you not familiar with the diesel engine, there is an Except 190D)
emergency shutoff lever that will allow you to shut the engine off manually. Open your hood
and look for a small lever with a red label marked " STOP." Put your thumb on this lever and
push hard towards the engine until the engine stops. If the linkage is worn or maladjusted you
may have to push really hard to get the engine to quit. On some engines the label may have
been worn off. On older 4 and 5 cylinder diesels look for this lever near the linkages on the top
drivers side of the valve cover. On newer engines after 1985, look under the drivers side of the
intake manifold just above the injection pump. $92.50 $195.00

Late Style Vacuum Pump Main 123 116 126 Diesel Bosch
Fuel Shutoff Valve on 123 chassis 240D Checkvalve ( Check Valve ) Vacuum Fuel Shutoff Valve w/
Instructions
To be able to fix a diesel engine that will not shut off, you must first understand a little theory of A VERY important part to
how it works. This problem almost never happens with a Mercedes gasoline engine. That type of make sure your engine quits
engine runs on electrical spark of 12 volt power supplied from your car's battery. When you turn when you turn off the key!!!

your key off, electrical power is interrupted and the engine quits immediately. Since a diesel
engine does not run on electric spark, the engine has to be shut off by some other means. When
you turn the key off on your Mercedes diesel, you may have noticed that the engine will not quit
immediately. In some cases it may even keep running a second or two after you have turned the
key to the off position before it finally quits. That alone should give you a clue that a diesel
engine uses a different approach to shutting down. In all Mercedes diesel engines from the
first 300D in 1975 up to the mid 1990's, vacuum (suction) is used to turn the engine off - not
electricity!
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Later 60x Aluminum Head 616 617 Diesel Shutoff Valve

In simple terms - there is a valve mounted on the rear or side of the diesel fuel injection pump.
Diesel Injection Pump Shutoff Adjustment and Leak Fix Kit
This valve has an arm attached to it that goes down inside the pump. When vacuum (suction) is Valve 1977 to 1985 all 240D 300D
applied to this valve, the lever moves and shuts the fuel flow off inside the pump. Without fuel
the engine cannot continue to run. If the valve acts quickly the engine will shut off quickly. If the
valve is sluggish, the engine may take a few seconds before it quits. If this valve is not getting
vacuum or is broken then the engine will not shut off at all. The source of vacuum for this valve
is produced by a mechanical vacuum pump located on the front of the engine. This pump either
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has a rubber diaphram or an aluminum piston that pumps vacuum (suction) into the system.
The vacuum then goes back to your ignition key assembly under the dash and back out to the Ultimate Oil Resistant Hi-Temp Early 615 616 617 Diesel
Reinforced Vacuum hose - 3 Vacuum Pump Complete
shut-off valve on the back of your injection pump. When you turn your key OFF vacuum is routed FEET Overhaul Kit
through the back of the switch and on to the shutoff valve. If the valve is working properly and For 1/8 inch vacuum hose 1969 to 1979 220D 240D 300D
the vacuum is not being bled off by some leak somewhere in the system - then your engine connectors on 240D 300D 300CD and 300TD
should shut off quickly. 300TD 300CD 300SD

The number one reason for your diesel engine suddenly failing to shut off is loss of vacuum to
the fuel injection pump shut-off valve. And the number one reason for sudden loss of vacuum is
a leak somewhere in the lines. This leak can be caused by one of the rubber fittings getting loose
or accidently knocked off, or it can be caused by a leak somewhere else in your vacuum system
(the most common on the 123 chassis is leaks in your door lock system). If your door locks $29.50 $2.50
stopped working at the same time the engine shut-off failed you will know the two are related.
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To fix your problem you must think vacuum! Diagnostic Manual by Kent Master Cylinder to Booster O-
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Another video to watch is Mercedes Diesel Engine Won't Shut Off When Turning the Key Off:
Probable Cause

Additional Resources Available: If our quick fix tip does not help you solve the problem, you will
have more complicated troubleshooting and work to do.  The first step requires that you
properly test your car's vacuum system. Open your hood and check for loose vacuum lines in
and around the oil filter housing. Also check for loose lines on the top of the valve cover. Check
the rubber connector fittings to make certain all hard lines have tight connections. If the hard
lines are loose in the rubber connections then those connectors should be replaces. We have a $10.95 $19.75
vacuum service kit available with an assortment of those connectors. If you have a 123 chassis
Why Won't My Mercedes Diesel Diesel 616 617 Vacuum Source
diesel locate the vacuum lines for your door locks and plug them off to see what happens (they Shut Off Sourcelet Troubleshooting and Repair - by
are the two large yellow plastic lines going into the firewall just inboard of your brake booster). Kent Bergsma
If you discover all your vacuum lines are ok then you may have more work to do. It may end up Basic manual on vacuum
output and testing. Does not
not being a quick fix after all!
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Many mistakingly believe that if their lines are connected properly and the diesel engine won't
shut off - then they only need to purchase and install a new shutoff valve. By now you should
realize that the problem could be caused by a number of different failures throughout the
system. It could be something as simple as a disconnected vacuum hose or something as
complicated as rebuilding the vacuum pump. I have always said, "Don't just throw parts at a
problem." Be forewarned - you can spend a lot of money and never fix it! Diagnose the cause
first to determine what, if any, parts need replacing. Kent has written a manual "Diesel Vacuum
Source Troubleshooting and Repair" that we definitely recommend purchasing. This manual
will walk you step-by-step through the process of diagnosing your diesel's vacuum system. The
manual applies to
most 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD 190D 300SDL 350SD 350SDL and S350 with vacuum
controlled engine shutoff. If you don't have a vacuum hand pump tester we offer a handy kit. We
have all the parts you will need to fix the problem, but we strongly recommend you
troubleshoot it first!

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