Driving with my supercharger not kicking on suxxx...
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 95
Likes: 2
2002 c230
Driving with my supercharger not kicking on suxxx...
So after some mechanics worked on my car, I threw two codes.
One was the turbo waste gate solenoid, and the other was something about air injection.
I cleared them, and the supercharger started working for a bit, but then eventually the car always will throw the turbo waste gate solenoid code.
A member on here informed me to make sure everything was put back together correctly.
Sure enough, they had not put back a clip, but, after they got everything sealed correctly, the car keeps throwing this code, and now the supercharger does not shift on at all.
So, should I just replace the solenoid?
Any idea where it is?
I hope its just the solenoid that went out, and not some other crazy problem.
It really sucks driving without the top end power.
One was the turbo waste gate solenoid, and the other was something about air injection.
I cleared them, and the supercharger started working for a bit, but then eventually the car always will throw the turbo waste gate solenoid code.
A member on here informed me to make sure everything was put back together correctly.
Sure enough, they had not put back a clip, but, after they got everything sealed correctly, the car keeps throwing this code, and now the supercharger does not shift on at all.
So, should I just replace the solenoid?
Any idea where it is?
I hope its just the solenoid that went out, and not some other crazy problem.
It really sucks driving without the top end power.
Super Moderator
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 19,942
Likes: 192
From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
The Supercharger on your car spins all the time & is not clutched like a C32. Boost pressure is controlled by the waste gate controller. It's obvious that the waste gate controller is not actuating. It is likely the solenoid.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 95
Likes: 2
2002 c230
I have the cd and I can't find anything about this. I could find something about the limp home mode, and a few solenoids related to that, but nothing on this specific subject.
I'm guessing they only put some stuff on the cd, not all of it.
Ty for your responses.
Super Member
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 617
Likes: 1
From: Burnaby
2002 CL203
You have the M111 right?
I'm 90% sure it's the actuator on the front of the engine. It's next to the air box attached to the oil catch can above the supercharger.
I replaced mine about 6 months ago.
First I would look up "recirculatory air flap" on this forum and find the thread on resetting it.
When you reset it, the flap should move. If it dosen't, you'll know for sure that's the problem.
I'm 90% sure it's the actuator on the front of the engine. It's next to the air box attached to the oil catch can above the supercharger.
I replaced mine about 6 months ago.
First I would look up "recirculatory air flap" on this forum and find the thread on resetting it.
When you reset it, the flap should move. If it dosen't, you'll know for sure that's the problem.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 95
Likes: 2
2002 c230
OMG THank you!!! That worked and its fixed, AND it sounds better than ever before for some reason, LOLLLL!!!
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w203...2002-c230.html
Yea, mercedes calls it the recirculating air flap, not the name that the OBDII readers call it.
THANKS YALL!!!!!!
1) took off the manifold cover thing, 6 screws
2) vaccuumed out sand lol
3) looked in hole and pushed sprint loaded flap thing down twice until it stopped its self
4) started car for 15 seconds, off until car sounds like ti shuts down
5) started car 45 secods, off until it sounds like it shuts down
6) cleared P0243 code
7) drove around my block like a mad man woot woot!
M111
Edit: I wish it shifted faster though. I hate the hesitation.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w203...2002-c230.html
Yea, mercedes calls it the recirculating air flap, not the name that the OBDII readers call it.
THANKS YALL!!!!!!
1) took off the manifold cover thing, 6 screws
2) vaccuumed out sand lol
3) looked in hole and pushed sprint loaded flap thing down twice until it stopped its self
4) started car for 15 seconds, off until car sounds like ti shuts down
5) started car 45 secods, off until it sounds like it shuts down
6) cleared P0243 code
7) drove around my block like a mad man woot woot!
M111
Edit: I wish it shifted faster though. I hate the hesitation.
Last edited by Onericali; Sep 24, 2011 at 10:14 PM.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 95
Likes: 2
2002 c230
Okay I was just fooling myself into thinking it was fixed. I thought the power boost when it hit high RPM's was the supercharger, but it was not.
I do know that the actuator flap is working, because when I start the car, it closes for 20 seconds or so.
Also, when it gets to the point where the supercharger would kick in, it hesitates for a split second, and then resumes without the supercharger but otherwise no other hesitation.
The car has the code P0236 Turbo Waste Gate Solenoid
The car at first through the code P0140, but I think that might have been due to the mechanic not putting a clip on correctly. Once cleared, it never came back, however, the P0236 certainly happened right after the disconnected some stuff in order to take a look at my AC compressor, however, I'm fairly certain it is all connected correctly.
Anyway, where is the solenoid?
I do know that the actuator flap is working, because when I start the car, it closes for 20 seconds or so.
Also, when it gets to the point where the supercharger would kick in, it hesitates for a split second, and then resumes without the supercharger but otherwise no other hesitation.
The car has the code P0236 Turbo Waste Gate Solenoid
The car at first through the code P0140, but I think that might have been due to the mechanic not putting a clip on correctly. Once cleared, it never came back, however, the P0236 certainly happened right after the disconnected some stuff in order to take a look at my AC compressor, however, I'm fairly certain it is all connected correctly.
Anyway, where is the solenoid?
