Is this a scam? Check Engine Light
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Is this a scam? Check Engine Light
Went to a local shop (Not a Mercedes Dealership) to have my car scan due to the Check Engine Light. Had a friend drove my S-Class so i wouldn't wait long if i had to and i can simply leave and come back. Later, the tech says it received a code P200B and that i need to change the right camshaft position sensor and that the left might be going bad as well. I am not sure if the tech is BSing or not, maybe he wants to make more money figuring that i have two cars.
What do you guys think?
E has been very helpful and provided me this website and i see no part/code# P200B. http://www.robisonservice.com/servic...erc_faults.asp
Any additional information would help, i'm trying to stay away from Mercedes Dealership for now. I know having a CEL will not cause an explosion anything in that nature, i jsut want to get it solved. Thanks in advance.
What do you guys think?
E has been very helpful and provided me this website and i see no part/code# P200B. http://www.robisonservice.com/servic...erc_faults.asp
Any additional information would help, i'm trying to stay away from Mercedes Dealership for now. I know having a CEL will not cause an explosion anything in that nature, i jsut want to get it solved. Thanks in advance.
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if you dont know the guy from the local shop. u better off just going back to benz and have them tell you what the problem is. not knowng someone at any garages = instant rape in your wallet.
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so first off you have a 2004 W203 with the 271 engine correct? (black top inline 4 cylinder)..
I am not seeing any kind of bulletins for that fault code. Did he tell you what the fault code actually said?
I am not seeing any kind of bulletins for that fault code. Did he tell you what the fault code actually said?
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Unfortunately, i might have to revisit Mercedes Dealership.
Yes, that is correct, i do have the 271 engine and i too don't see that fault code. Which makes me think the tech knows nothing or is trying rob my wallet.
Yes, that is correct, i do have the 271 engine and i too don't see that fault code. Which makes me think the tech knows nothing or is trying rob my wallet.
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the only time my check engine light came on, it went away after i turned on and off my car few times. but few days later my crank position sensor went bad. had to replace it with a new one. when this happens your car shuts off on you while you are driving. lol maybe thats what he ment when he said the camshaft position sensor.
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the only time my check engine light came on, it went away after i turned on and off my car few times. but few days later my crank position sensor went bad. had to replace it with a new one. when this happens your car shuts off on you while you are driving. lol maybe thats what he ment when he said the camshaft position sensor.
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Going to get a second opinion/check. Problem is, Mercedes Dealership charges 115 dollars plus tax just to do a simple scan. I'm guessing it's just a simple sensor that's broken. Car runs fine still =)
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You can BUY a scanner at your local discount parts store for $60.00 that will give you basic codes, and there is a website that will de-code them for you... something like OBDI.com. Not sure if that is correct...
