P2187, P2189, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0305 - Dayum!
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P2187, P2189, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0305 - Dayum!
Okay....wow, just getting baffled what's going on here.
Back in the end of 2013, I had the following codes:
- P0015 "B" Camshaft Position -Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
- P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire
- P0128 Thermostat
- P2190 Too Rich At Idle
All of which I took care of by changing to new thermostat, plugs and replacing one of the camshaft adjuster magnets.
Here we are a few months later and I now have all of these codes thrown:
P0300: Cylinder Misfire Detected Random Cylinders
P0301: Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
P0302: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
P0305: Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected
P2187: Too Lean at Idle Bank 1
P2189: Too Lean at Idle Bank 2
These all seem like there's an issue with my spark plugs and or spark plug coil packs. Four months ago I changed the spark plugs...so I do find it hard to believe the plugs are bad. There is just over 100,000 miles on this engine and about 1,100 miles on the engine since the plugs were replaced.
What are your thoughts out there on this?
Much appreciate all for your help here.
Back in the end of 2013, I had the following codes:
- P0015 "B" Camshaft Position -Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
- P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire
- P0128 Thermostat
- P2190 Too Rich At Idle
All of which I took care of by changing to new thermostat, plugs and replacing one of the camshaft adjuster magnets.
Here we are a few months later and I now have all of these codes thrown:
P0300: Cylinder Misfire Detected Random Cylinders
P0301: Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
P0302: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
P0305: Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected
P2187: Too Lean at Idle Bank 1
P2189: Too Lean at Idle Bank 2
These all seem like there's an issue with my spark plugs and or spark plug coil packs. Four months ago I changed the spark plugs...so I do find it hard to believe the plugs are bad. There is just over 100,000 miles on this engine and about 1,100 miles on the engine since the plugs were replaced.
What are your thoughts out there on this?
Much appreciate all for your help here.
Last edited by smoknz28; 03-17-2014 at 07:04 PM.
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Please cancel all codes & disconnect the MAF. This forces the ECU on to a default map. See how it runs. Clean MAF ~ might have a bad MAF. Three on plug coil failures together is unlikely.
Misfires could be due to excessively lean mixture.
Also check fuel pressure at the Schrader valve on the front fuel rail. s/b > 3.8bar or 55 psi. might have a clogged fuel filter or poor pump.
This is a M272 V6 ~ Yes? What plug wires did you change. There are no HT wires.
Misfires could be due to excessively lean mixture.
Also check fuel pressure at the Schrader valve on the front fuel rail. s/b > 3.8bar or 55 psi. might have a clogged fuel filter or poor pump.
This is a M272 V6 ~ Yes? What plug wires did you change. There are no HT wires.
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Please cancel all codes & disconnect the MAF. This forces the ECU on to a default map. See how it runs. Clean MAF ~ might have a bad MAF. Three on plug coil failures together is unlikely.
Misfires could be due to excessively lean mixture.
Also check fuel pressure at the Schrader valve on the front fuel rail. s/b > 3.8bar or 55 psi. might have a clogged fuel filter or poor pump.
This is a M272 V6 ~ Yes? What plug wires did you change. There are no HT wires.
Misfires could be due to excessively lean mixture.
Also check fuel pressure at the Schrader valve on the front fuel rail. s/b > 3.8bar or 55 psi. might have a clogged fuel filter or poor pump.
This is a M272 V6 ~ Yes? What plug wires did you change. There are no HT wires.
I must update you all on an error in my original post...which I've updated since. I have not replaced spark plug wires (coil packs)....I have only replaced spark plugs. The spark plug wires/coil packs have never been replaced since the vehicle was new (2006). The vehicle is a 2006 C230 Sport.
I'll clear all codes and disconnect the MAF, but what if it runs worse?
How long should I run the vehicle with the MAF disconnected?
If it runs better....then clean the MAF? How does one clean a MAF?
Thanks!
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Forgot to mention let maf dry completely before reinstalling!!
When you unplug maf leave the filter and everything else in place and you should noticed very quickly how the car is running.
Let us know how it goes!!
When you unplug maf leave the filter and everything else in place and you should noticed very quickly how the car is running.
Let us know how it goes!!
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Whew!! Okay guys...so sorry it's taken me this long to finally get back on the Benz and I gratefully appreciate your previous responses and hope you can stick with me here in resolving the issue.
So...I have taken the recommendation and removed the MAF and cleaned it with MAF cleaner I purchased from the parts store. The screen was lightly dirty, but all and all...it wasn't bad. No matter, I spent a couple minutes cleaning it up. I also sprayed the contacts (male and female) with contact cleaner and let them dry.
As the parts were drying...I started and ran the engine for about 5 minutes. Let it idle where it stayed around 850-900 RPM. Seemed to hold good. I then raised the RPM about 1500 and held steady with no fluctuation in RPM. I felt the engine was running better with the MAF disconnected, but I didn't take the care for a drive.
I then shut it down and reinstalled the MAF. Started up the engine and I could distinctly hear a difference right away. Thinking it's because the computer had to relearn...I dunno.... At any rate, I let the engine run a bit at idle where it seemed to fluctuate between 800-950. After letting it run at idle for a couple minutes, I brought the RPMs up about 1500 and the RPMs kept fluctuating on me even though I held the throttle steady as I did with the MAF disconnected.
Result...the engine ran worse with the MAF connected.
As pointed out by Glyn...I have not yet tested the fuel rail pressure as I don't have a pressure gauge to test from the Shrader valve. I will replace the fuel filter though regardless as I don't think we've done this in a while...ack!
You guys with me that I should replace the MAF....or?
Thank you all so much!
So...I have taken the recommendation and removed the MAF and cleaned it with MAF cleaner I purchased from the parts store. The screen was lightly dirty, but all and all...it wasn't bad. No matter, I spent a couple minutes cleaning it up. I also sprayed the contacts (male and female) with contact cleaner and let them dry.
As the parts were drying...I started and ran the engine for about 5 minutes. Let it idle where it stayed around 850-900 RPM. Seemed to hold good. I then raised the RPM about 1500 and held steady with no fluctuation in RPM. I felt the engine was running better with the MAF disconnected, but I didn't take the care for a drive.
I then shut it down and reinstalled the MAF. Started up the engine and I could distinctly hear a difference right away. Thinking it's because the computer had to relearn...I dunno.... At any rate, I let the engine run a bit at idle where it seemed to fluctuate between 800-950. After letting it run at idle for a couple minutes, I brought the RPMs up about 1500 and the RPMs kept fluctuating on me even though I held the throttle steady as I did with the MAF disconnected.
Result...the engine ran worse with the MAF connected.
As pointed out by Glyn...I have not yet tested the fuel rail pressure as I don't have a pressure gauge to test from the Shrader valve. I will replace the fuel filter though regardless as I don't think we've done this in a while...ack!
You guys with me that I should replace the MAF....or?
Thank you all so much!
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Honestly the MAF is not that expensive, so I would just do it because of the mileage. Also have you checked that you put the MAF and air box back correctly? I made this mistake and finally put it back correctly, check that it is seated, put a bit of oil on the rubber to help promote the seal.
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Honestly the MAF is not that expensive, so I would just do it because of the mileage. Also have you checked that you put the MAF and air box back correctly? I made this mistake and finally put it back correctly, check that it is seated, put a bit of oil on the rubber to help promote the seal.
There are two fuel pressure testers available to me locally.
- Actron CP7818 $44.99
- Actron CP7828 $41.99
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Ack, over $300 is expensive to this hombre....but without testing the pressure....it really does seem that the issue is the MAF if the engine is running better with it disconnected.
There are two fuel pressure testers available to me locally.
- Actron CP7818 $44.99
- Actron CP7828 $41.99
There are two fuel pressure testers available to me locally.
- Actron CP7818 $44.99
- Actron CP7828 $41.99
Delphi is cheaper or the more expensive Calderon one is also available, I trust Bosch
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I literally had those same codes (maybe more misfires though). It's the MAF. I tried replacing mine with an aftermarket cheap one @ first from eBay, it threw those codes. I then bought a used one from eBay that came out of an old e320, same part number as my original, for around $30 bucks, those codes went away & it ran perfect. I went down the same road as you, replaced all my spark plugs like the shops recommended, etc. But nothing. Once I put in the MAF after the aftermarket one, perfect.
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Bosch MAF for $107 shipped, it is for the 2006-2007 w203 M272
Amazon.com: Bosch Mass Air Flow Sensor 0280218190: Automotive
Delphi is cheaper or the more expensive Calderon one is also available, I trust Bosch
Amazon.com: Bosch Mass Air Flow Sensor 0280218190: Automotive
Delphi is cheaper or the more expensive Calderon one is also available, I trust Bosch
I'll install it later today and will let you all know how it goes..
Thanks
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I literally had those same codes (maybe more misfires though). It's the MAF. I tried replacing mine with an aftermarket cheap one @ first from eBay, it threw those codes. I then bought a used one from eBay that came out of an old e320, same part number as my original, for around $30 bucks, those codes went away & it ran perfect. I went down the same road as you, replaced all my spark plugs like the shops recommended, etc. But nothing. Once I put in the MAF after the aftermarket one, perfect.
I'll be installing a new Bosch MAF later this morning and will advise.
Thank you for confirming you had the same issues and what resolved it.
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Ooop, update on my pricing I paid for parts...which actually was better than expected.
MAF (Bosch) = $99.49
Fuel Filter = $34.47
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$141.06
Now....I feel better about the purchase. So good I went ahead and ordered the brake pads for all four wheels to get this task out of the way.
Thanks all....I'll install the MAF shortly and take the Benz on a long ride into Washington, D.C. this afternoon and back. That should give me enough data to see if this has resolved my trouble codes.
MAF (Bosch) = $99.49
Fuel Filter = $34.47
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$141.06
Now....I feel better about the purchase. So good I went ahead and ordered the brake pads for all four wheels to get this task out of the way.
Thanks all....I'll install the MAF shortly and take the Benz on a long ride into Washington, D.C. this afternoon and back. That should give me enough data to see if this has resolved my trouble codes.
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Good luck, I am still collecting parts myself for a full tune up in 5k miles when I hit 100k. All fluids, all filters, and sparks. Your next purchase needs to be a good scanner that tells you the code and what it means, well worth the $100+ In the long run
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I do have a scanner that reads the codes and tells me the description of the code. Bought it from Harbor Freight and has worked great. I can even record data with it.
Thanks.