# 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Engine surge and hard starting

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercedes-benz-c-class-engine-surge-and-hard-starting/136702>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** mercedes-benz\
**Created:** [March 18, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercedes-benz-c-class-engine-surge-and-hard-starting/136702 "2019-03-18T14:20:51Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![DeannaMetza](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a3d4f5/32.png) [@DeannaMetza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeannaMetza)\
**Post date:** [March 18, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercedes-benz-c-class-engine-surge-and-hard-starting/136702/1 "2019-03-18T14:20:51Z")

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My car engine surges when I push on the gas. Also I have difficulty starting when the engine is warm.

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**Author:** ![tcmichnorth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tcmichnorth/32/25126_2.png) [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\
**Post date:** [March 18, 2019, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercedes-benz-c-class-engine-surge-and-hard-starting/136702/2 "2019-03-18T15:52:52Z")

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If your check engine light is on, bring it to an auto parts store and have them read the codes. Write them down and post them back here.