HykakanAMG

2006 R350. Took car to carmax for appraisal. Has 85k miles. They offered me $5,000. not bad.

AsianR350

I think it is low for $45000 car.

HykakanAMG

kbb is around 6500.

AsianR350

Edmund shows the dealer sells 2006, 76000 miles for $10700.
If I were you, I keep the R as a daily beater vehicle. If you live in the snow area, put winter tires on it and it will be a tank.

HykakanAMG

The car is throwing codes for camshaft. I think the camshaft is poorly engineered on this model. Looks like labor is like 5k for that. Code is P0015

AsianR350

I see. This affects model 2006 to 2007. My 08 is clear of that problem (thank god) by checking the vin no.

HykakanAMG

Problem is car is.paid off and I wanted to enjoy no payments for lIke two years. What would you do in this case? What can potentially go wrong with cams?

AsianR350

Mb should cover this. It was defective from the supplier which metal was too soft.

HykakanAMG

I dnt think there is a recall?

AsianR350

Found this on Mercedes forum (2006 R350):
Thanks for your reply not_too_shabby

there's only 1 code (P0015). read online there's a toyota TSB regarding this code. the TSB says it could be due to sticky valve lifters and to add a bottle of EFI cleaner & run the engine till the CEL goes off.

so, I got a 5oz bottle of Lucus fuel injector cleaner & lubrication from walmart. drove the car to work this morning with the CEL still on. poured the bottle of Lucus in the gas tank before driving home after work. had the engine started while i clear the off the snow & walaa.....the CEL is off....

will check again when i drive to wokr tomorrow morning. hopefully the CEL stays off....

josworth

There isn't. There is a class action suite settlement.

Here is one site regarding it.

http://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-s...nary-approval/

May be wise to print it out and discuss with your dealer..

AsianR350

Yes, You are right.

Sprocket worn out premature dues to the softer material that supplied by vendor and also his problem (P0015)Magnet – Camshaft Adjustment Camshaft.

hans747

I'll buy it off you for what those guys are offering!

Or you could do this: https://mbworld.org/forums/r-class-w...r-r-class.html

marc hanna

The CPS (crankshaft position sensor) and camshaft are two entirely different issues.

hans747

Oh crap! Is this a problem with all the engines of this size? Or was it restricted to certain years/makes?

Pete S

Your answer is in the thread, Just read through carefully.

josworth

Ahhhh,,, yes.... Here we go again....

Just remember... it only affected around 10% of the suspect vehicles....

Ours is a 2006 with 105K and has not had the issue.