W203 Rough/low idle when in gear
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05 C-230 Kompressor
W203 Rough/low idle when in gear
Hey guys, I have an 05 C230K (W203) that has just over 72,000 miles on it. When in gear at a stop it idles very low it seems and vibrates the car. Is there something wrong or is this normal. It drive fine other than that but it has me a little concerned.
Any help would be appreciated.
Any help would be appreciated.
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this is actually a good idea, shocking coming from this source... BUT, if it starts to idle badly even after using some Techron (which I have a feeling that it will), I would say check your throttle actuator, it may have gone bad.
do you get a really rough start-up in the morning?
I used to get pretty rough idles and really rough start-ups in the mornings. my members, the dealer and I all tried to determine what was wrong and it was the throttle actuator that went bad. here's a long read but similar: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-cold-cel.html
OR, has your car been checked for the recall? https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...rk-recall.html
do you get a really rough start-up in the morning?
I used to get pretty rough idles and really rough start-ups in the mornings. my members, the dealer and I all tried to determine what was wrong and it was the throttle actuator that went bad. here's a long read but similar: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-cold-cel.html
OR, has your car been checked for the recall? https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...rk-recall.html
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It could also be engine mounts. When the revs drop to idle, the engine starts to shake the car. It makes a louder sound and it sounds like the idle's lower, but it's not.
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Ill look into new plugs, but I was under the impression that these cars had coil packs. Am I right?
Well I put some Chevron Techron in the tank, we'll see how it reacts. I also did the thorttle pedal reset and WOW! what a change!
Well I put some Chevron Techron in the tank, we'll see how it reacts. I also did the thorttle pedal reset and WOW! what a change!
