DTC P2088
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DTC P2088
2006 C230....18,000 miles
First I want to say this is a great forum, lots of great info. I was wondering if anyone has had this problem.
Symptoms: No crank and no start sometimes when engine is hot. Will always start up every morning on first try. CEL came on and scanned code which showed P2088 A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Low.
I have replaced the camshaft sensor on the right intake and also replaced the magnet on the right intake but the code still appears and the no crank symptoms are still there. I would point out that my gas mileage improved after replacing the camshaft magnet.
Any help is much appreciated.
First I want to say this is a great forum, lots of great info. I was wondering if anyone has had this problem.
Symptoms: No crank and no start sometimes when engine is hot. Will always start up every morning on first try. CEL came on and scanned code which showed P2088 A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Low.
I have replaced the camshaft sensor on the right intake and also replaced the magnet on the right intake but the code still appears and the no crank symptoms are still there. I would point out that my gas mileage improved after replacing the camshaft magnet.
Any help is much appreciated.
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On a Benz this code can also mean.
P2088 = component G3/10 (right O2 sensor,before CAT,cylinder 4-6) heating (P0135)
P2088 = Heating of component G3/3 (Left O2 sensor,before TWC[KAT])(P0155)
None tie up with no crank. If your battery is good check the starter solenoid & relay.
P2088 = component G3/10 (right O2 sensor,before CAT,cylinder 4-6) heating (P0135)
P2088 = Heating of component G3/3 (Left O2 sensor,before TWC[KAT])(P0155)
None tie up with no crank. If your battery is good check the starter solenoid & relay.
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Thanks guys. Your input is appreciated. Karo, I think your description of the DTC is relevant. I believe the ground wire for the right camshaft intake solenoid has the same ground screw as the starter solenoid. I will check that out later this evening when I get home. If that's the case, that could solve my no crank when hot issue. I'll post my findings.
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karo always to the rescue! Maybe at odd hours of the night but always there. When do you sleep man, from posting WIS and DAS and chasing school boys and making them wear assless chaps I dont see anytime you can sleep.
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Update: I cleaned up the ground screw where the right camshaft intake solenoid is connected to but I still have the same symptoms, no crank when hot and code P2088. Tomorrow I will do further testing on the starter to see what I come up with. I will post my findings. Also, does anyone know how to check the connector on right camshaft intake solenoid with a multimeter? I believe it can be done but I'm not very familiar with the correct process.
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If I'm not mistaken that's the magnet. It's not an expensive fix it should be around 20 bucks. I would just replace it because their known to go out on our engines. You'll save yourself more headache next time.
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Yeah I just ordered some magnets for my car. No CEL yet but I'm just going to change them out for reassurance. parts.com has them for like 16 a piece. You'll need 4 if i'm not mistaken right Karo?
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Yup there are 4 but I only changed the one that was giving me a code. I should just change them all. 16 bucks not bad.
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Ohh here is an idea. Why don't you swap them and see if you're getting a check engine for the exhaust side now?? Swap the top with the bottom and see if the P2088 goes away.
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That's a good idea, I will try that later today when I get home? I did notice that there was oil in and around the magnet when I replaced it, isn't that the reason they fail? Is there not supposed to be any oil at all?
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To be honest with you mine had oil but it failed so I don't really know if it's suppose to be like that. Swap them and look for the P2090 error and if you get it we're golden now we know it's a defective solenoid (magnet). Also to check the the volt it was a horrendous process. You need some kind of tool. Let me post you a screenshot.
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Here are ECU codes for the future if you need them.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...7-request.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...7-request.html
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Just understand one thing. The cam magnets & solenoids being faulty will not prevent the vehicle from cranking. In fact it is unlikely they will prevent the vehicle from starting.
