Check Engine! Grrrrrrrrrr
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02' C230k Sport Coupe
Check Engine! Grrrrrrrrrr
Like if I haven't had enough already...
So I was accelerating, actually quite strong from a stop position (0) to what I can think was somewhere around 65~70mph. Of course it was quite hard (I mean, still within the revs) and after I hit that mark I let go of the gas and the check engine lit up
Methinks it could be a sensor only but I really don't know jack about cars. There are no malfunctions though. Is that normal? I've accelerated the car like that before and everything is good.
FYI: I have a C230 2002 Coupe Automatic.
So I was accelerating, actually quite strong from a stop position (0) to what I can think was somewhere around 65~70mph. Of course it was quite hard (I mean, still within the revs) and after I hit that mark I let go of the gas and the check engine lit up
Methinks it could be a sensor only but I really don't know jack about cars. There are no malfunctions though. Is that normal? I've accelerated the car like that before and everything is good.
FYI: I have a C230 2002 Coupe Automatic.
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Either take it to Autozone for a free reading or get a code reader for $80-120. Since it's a Mercedes, it might be worth it to go ahead and buy one - it'll get enough use.
Then get the code, so at least you'll know what the problem is. And your dealer wouldn't be able to tell you differently. Also, if you clear it, there's always the chance that it'll not come back, and it was a one-time blip.
Then get the code, so at least you'll know what the problem is. And your dealer wouldn't be able to tell you differently. Also, if you clear it, there's always the chance that it'll not come back, and it was a one-time blip.
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Either take it to Autozone for a free reading or get a code reader for $80-120. Since it's a Mercedes, it might be worth it to go ahead and buy one - it'll get enough use.
Then get the code, so at least you'll know what the problem is. And your dealer wouldn't be able to tell you differently. Also, if you clear it, there's always the chance that it'll not come back, and it was a one-time blip.
Then get the code, so at least you'll know what the problem is. And your dealer wouldn't be able to tell you differently. Also, if you clear it, there's always the chance that it'll not come back, and it was a one-time blip.
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Check Engine Light
BEEN IN THE PAST WHEN HARD STOPPING THE FLUID SENSORS THINK THEY ARE DRY FROM HARD DECELERATION. IE: POWER STEERING RESEVOIR' BRAKE FLUID RESOVOIR<----FRENCH FOR HOLDER
, ENGINE OIL LEVEL, WIPER FLUID SLOSHING, ANTIFREEZE SLOSHING ETC. BTW, MY KID HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. UNDER WARRANTY THEY CLEANED THE INJECTORS, CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS, CHANGED THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, CHANGED COMPUTER CHIP, CHANGED O'2 SENSOR, CHANGED ELECTRONIC CHIP THIS AND THAT $1000. LATER OF UNDER WARRANTY TROUBLE SHOOTING.... TURNS OUT MY KID HAD A SUBWOOFER SUPER DOOPER THING INSTALLED IN THE REAR OF HIS 2003 KOMPRSSOR BY BEST BUYS AND THEY RAN A SCREW THROUGH THE GAS TANK. I.E. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. NEW GAS TANK THANK YOU BEST BUYS AND THANK YOU FOR ALL NEW PARTS NAD SUPER DUPER TUNE UP FOR FREE!!!!! TEE HEE HEEE TEE HEE HEEE
, ENGINE OIL LEVEL, WIPER FLUID SLOSHING, ANTIFREEZE SLOSHING ETC. BTW, MY KID HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. UNDER WARRANTY THEY CLEANED THE INJECTORS, CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS, CHANGED THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, CHANGED COMPUTER CHIP, CHANGED O'2 SENSOR, CHANGED ELECTRONIC CHIP THIS AND THAT $1000. LATER OF UNDER WARRANTY TROUBLE SHOOTING.... TURNS OUT MY KID HAD A SUBWOOFER SUPER DOOPER THING INSTALLED IN THE REAR OF HIS 2003 KOMPRSSOR BY BEST BUYS AND THEY RAN A SCREW THROUGH THE GAS TANK. I.E. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. NEW GAS TANK THANK YOU BEST BUYS AND THANK YOU FOR ALL NEW PARTS NAD SUPER DUPER TUNE UP FOR FREE!!!!! TEE HEE HEEE TEE HEE HEEE
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I tend to enjoy this part of the forum. helping each other out. However, in order to help you, we need some info. The mileage on the car, do you feel any symptons, Say a stagger, tough starting, or reduction in gas mileage?
Get back to us with some data. Truly the best way is by giving us the OBD II code that you can get with the scanner mentioned above.
Help us out to Help yourself. The Closed Loop operation of MBZ is quite safe, so I don't think you'll do severe damage by driving it a bit.
SCHOK, do you think that as an adult you can present your input in a mature way?
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Get back to us with some data. Truly the best way is by giving us the OBD II code that you can get with the scanner mentioned above.
Help us out to Help yourself. The Closed Loop operation of MBZ is quite safe, so I don't think you'll do severe damage by driving it a bit.
SCHOK, do you think that as an adult you can present your input in a mature way?
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I tend to enjoy this part of the forum. helping each other out. However, in order to help you, we need some info. The mileage on the car, do you feel any symptons, Say a stagger, tough starting, or reduction in gas mileage?
Get back to us with some data. Truly the best way is by giving us the OBD II code that you can get with the scanner mentioned above.
Help us out to Help yourself. The Closed Loop operation of MBZ is quite safe, so I don't think you'll do severe damage by driving it a bit.
SCHOK, do you think that as an adult, you can present your input in a mature way? Lay off the caps.
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Get back to us with some data. Truly the best way is by giving us the OBD II code that you can get with the scanner mentioned above.
Help us out to Help yourself. The Closed Loop operation of MBZ is quite safe, so I don't think you'll do severe damage by driving it a bit.
SCHOK, do you think that as an adult, you can present your input in a mature way? Lay off the caps.
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Thanks!
True, I was very angry and I should've put more info.
Ok, so I can't really feel anything different from before and after, although I haven't drove the damn thing too fast because I'm afraid something worst may happen. I do admit it was uncalled for how I suddenly accelerate but c'mon is a Benz
. My car is a c230k auto with roughly 63k miles on it. I can't really anything different, no stagger, tough starting (more than what already is) or any other indication... Weird thing is that I checked the oil for giggles with the hu display yesterday and it was fine. This morning, in the same spot, before I crank my car up said that it needed 1.5qts... 
after I came to work checked it again and it was fine... granted I never checked the oil that way I'm not sure which is a good way to do it.
I'll drive by autozone tomorrow to get the message check... I'll keep you guys posted.
Thanks!
Ok, so I can't really feel anything different from before and after, although I haven't drove the damn thing too fast because I'm afraid something worst may happen. I do admit it was uncalled for how I suddenly accelerate but c'mon is a Benz
. My car is a c230k auto with roughly 63k miles on it. I can't really anything different, no stagger, tough starting (more than what already is) or any other indication... Weird thing is that I checked the oil for giggles with the hu display yesterday and it was fine. This morning, in the same spot, before I crank my car up said that it needed 1.5qts... after I came to work checked it again and it was fine... granted I never checked the oil that way I'm not sure which is a good way to do it. I'll drive by autozone tomorrow to get the message check... I'll keep you guys posted.
Thanks!
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I Dont Know Wehre You Live But If It Is Getting Cooler At Night Your Oil May Simply Be Condensing From Being Cold In The Morning. Sensors Are Just Stupid Chips That Read Literally Not Actually.
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get a code checker and scanner
30 bucks or something cheap like that
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...spagenameZWDVW
30 bucks or something cheap like that
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...spagenameZWDVW
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I worked at Merecedes for 2 years and this happens all the time. One thing you might check is your gas cap. Make sure it is tightened all the way. If it was loose it will take 150-200 miles for the engine to go threw a complete cycle and turn the check engine lamp off.
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Well, I thought it was going to be worst (like replacing the MAF or something expensive). I went to Advance Autoparts and I used their reader. Got the following message:
DTC (Codes)
P0130
O2 Sensor
Circuit Malfunction
(Bank 1 Sensor 1)
What stuff could happen as a result of having a bad o2 sensor? (Besides the environment but that's a different story - I don't live in CA
)
DTC (Codes)
P0130
O2 Sensor
Circuit Malfunction
(Bank 1 Sensor 1)
What stuff could happen as a result of having a bad o2 sensor? (Besides the environment but that's a different story - I don't live in CA
)
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Not to thread hijack but I agree with you that this CEL is irritating. This happened to me about 2 weeks ago... I have been very busy and haven't had time to go to the dealer yet but haven't noiced any difference in performance... it is annoying as I only have 9K miles on the odo. I'm hoping it's the gas cap and will go away eventually like c230mb05 posted above.
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So I finally cleared the code and ran fine for about 15 miles. Them the CEL came back. I guess my O2 sensor is really messed up. 
Is it expensive? anyone care to adventure a part number? (c230k coupe, 2002 -auto)
THanks
Is it expensive? anyone care to adventure a part number? (c230k coupe, 2002 -auto)
THanks
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Only problem would be if the Unit is frozen into the bung. PB Blaster can help get the old one out. Whatever you do, DONT ROUND THE Nut part.
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Don't guess....did it throw the same code?...Front OxSens = $168 on line and make sure you have a wrench that fits correctly (22mm?). A special tool is made for it but not really needed if you are careful. You can get an equivalent sensor MUCH cheaper but you need to splice in a new lead/connector.
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ok, so I did clear the code and came back again, same code so I assume it is indeed the O2 sensor (P0130, bank 1 sensor 1), so I call my stealership and cordially asked him to quote me the price for the O2 sensor, gave him my VIN and he said "which one? the front or the back?" I was like whaaaaaa? I didn't know the sucker had two, which is not a big deal if the price wasn't twice as much!!!!!!!! the front one is $139, the back one is $390!!! Any of you experts know is p0130 is the front or the back one (I am just hoping is the front one!, wherever that is)
