HELP!! MAF Clip broken
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HELP!! MAF Clip broken
Hi everyone, sorry for no introductions, this is my first post. I promise i'll do introductions later though.
So, I just replaced my crank position sensor last night
, but I'm an idiot, and in my haste to finish the job and get in out of the cold, I broke one of the clip arms on the MAF sensor clip that mates to the top airbox. 
I called the local auto parts store - they were no help at all. I called the Mercedes parts shop of the dealer I bought the car from - and they were no help.
No one seems to know if this clip is part of the MAF sensor, housing, air box, or if it's a completely separate part number. No one seems to know anything about this clip at all.
Can anyone offer any info on how to get a new clip? I'm more than willing to buy a whole new MAF assy. (well, not willing - more kinda desperate) but I don't want to shell out the money for a whole assy. if I can get the clip separate.
Thanks
So, I just replaced my crank position sensor last night
, but I'm an idiot, and in my haste to finish the job and get in out of the cold, I broke one of the clip arms on the MAF sensor clip that mates to the top airbox. I called the local auto parts store - they were no help at all. I called the Mercedes parts shop of the dealer I bought the car from - and they were no help.
No one seems to know if this clip is part of the MAF sensor, housing, air box, or if it's a completely separate part number. No one seems to know anything about this clip at all.
Can anyone offer any info on how to get a new clip? I'm more than willing to buy a whole new MAF assy. (well, not willing - more kinda desperate) but I don't want to shell out the money for a whole assy. if I can get the clip separate.
Thanks
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What would be really super awesome is if someone who has ordered a replacement MAF could tell me if the new one came with the clip.
I've done some forum searches - no dice. I've checked the drawings on Autohaus - no dice.
Thanks for any info anyone can give.
I've done some forum searches - no dice. I've checked the drawings on Autohaus - no dice.
Thanks for any info anyone can give.
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Will a suitably sized metal hose clamp the same as #122 in your diagram do the same job?.
So long as it clamps securely there should be no problem. Do not over tighten.
So long as it clamps securely there should be no problem. Do not over tighten.
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PelicanParts,
Is this a part that you can get? I ran a quick check on your website, and it says that this part number is a Mercedes genuine part, and that actual manufacturer stock quantities are unknown.
Could you let me know if it's something you could get a hold of?
Is this a part that you can get? I ran a quick check on your website, and it says that this part number is a Mercedes genuine part, and that actual manufacturer stock quantities are unknown.
Could you let me know if it's something you could get a hold of?
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PelicanParts!!! You are a life saver!! I just called the mercedes dealer, and they actually have that part number in stock.
It's a few bucks more than what your site has listed, and I need it immediately, so I am going to get it from them. But, after looking at your site and because of the help you provided me, you have absolutely made me a future customer of yours!
I will definitely be using your site to order any parts I need in the future.
Thank you very very much for your help. You have saved me about $150.00 because of your helpful information. You rock!
It's a few bucks more than what your site has listed, and I need it immediately, so I am going to get it from them. But, after looking at your site and because of the help you provided me, you have absolutely made me a future customer of yours!
I will definitely be using your site to order any parts I need in the future.
Thank you very very much for your help. You have saved me about $150.00 because of your helpful information. You rock!
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For anyone wondering, or going through the same thing, here is a link to another post on the site referencing this part number
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...ml#post3696560
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...ml#post3696560
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Glad to help. We are entering hundreds of genuine Mercedes-Benz part numbers daily - so not every part's information is available right away. Let us know though (call/pm/email) if you need anymore help!
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Thank you PelicanParts. I may be ordering a new CPS from you shortly. Do you know if there are higher-end and lower-end manufacturers of CPS? I think I may have a faulty replacement, and if there are higher-end/better QC manufacturers, I'd like to get one of those.
Tonight, after a short 15 minute drive and then turning engine off and going in store, car would not start. Used long ratchet handle to poke/wiggle newly replaced CPS, and engine started right up.
Then, while driving back home, engine cut off while driving. Pulled over, put car in P, turned key off/on, car started right up. That happened 3 times before reaching house.
Here's my question: What is the likelihood that I got a bad replacement sensor? I've rechecked all my work/connections and all looks to be in good order.
If this was actually an EIS or Camshaft sensor issue, would I see an EIS or camshaft specific code or could a CPS code still be generated even though its actually an EIS or C(amshaft)PS instead of C(rankshaft)PS?
Anyone have experience with a faulty CPS wiring harness on a W203? I read that corrosion was building up on wiring harnesses of older gen 240's, but haven't seen any reference to this in the W203's.
Thanks
Tonight, after a short 15 minute drive and then turning engine off and going in store, car would not start. Used long ratchet handle to poke/wiggle newly replaced CPS, and engine started right up.
Then, while driving back home, engine cut off while driving. Pulled over, put car in P, turned key off/on, car started right up. That happened 3 times before reaching house.
Here's my question: What is the likelihood that I got a bad replacement sensor? I've rechecked all my work/connections and all looks to be in good order.
If this was actually an EIS or Camshaft sensor issue, would I see an EIS or camshaft specific code or could a CPS code still be generated even though its actually an EIS or C(amshaft)PS instead of C(rankshaft)PS?
Anyone have experience with a faulty CPS wiring harness on a W203? I read that corrosion was building up on wiring harnesses of older gen 240's, but haven't seen any reference to this in the W203's.
Thanks
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Rgray,
The current brands we carry for camshaft position sensors are FAE and Bosch - the latter of which is, personally, better quality.
-Jorge
P.S. We can always be reached via phone or email if you need information quickly.
The current brands we carry for camshaft position sensors are FAE and Bosch - the latter of which is, personally, better quality.
-Jorge
P.S. We can always be reached via phone or email if you need information quickly.
