jlsppw

Hello:

I have a 2007 C230 Sport & this car has gone into Limp Mode. Car bangs when put into Reverse or into Drive and will not go over 40 MPH. I put a code reader on it and got P2006 & P0718. MB would not tell me what those codes mean, they just suggested I tow it in which I did, I should hear something tomorrow but I am trying to plan ahead (for obvious cost reasons). The car is not doing anything else odd nor is it making any odd noises, outside of the obvious rev because it will not shift out of 1st gear. No fluid leaks, no smells, had a fluid change in Feb of 2017 (722.9 trans). Prior to this, periodically when starting from a stop (light or stop sign) the car would rev but not really pick up speed, I would have to put it in park & restart and it would be fine. This would happen only every now and again... Any information on this specific issue would be greatly appreciated.

JonMBZ

Sounds like you need a new intake manifold and valve body or conductor plate. Imagine around 3-4k in repairs for both at a dealer.

jlsppw

Thank you sir.

jlsppw

Hey Jon - Just wanted to get back to you as I've got info from MB of Lynnwood (WA). What I need is a Conductor plate= 1,566 - Intake manifold=1,993 and they found a vacuum pump problem (although I've never seen any oil leaking) 588. Everything 4,500 & change. i thought I'd start with the Conductor to get the thing out of limp mode & do the Intake & vacuum pump in a month or so. Any more thought for me?

MJ50

moved to W203 forum...

jlsppw

Thanks! I was trying to figure out how to do that.

evannguyen

I don't know about your engine, but the vacuum pump on my 05 C230 was really easy to replace. $150 for the part and about 20 minutes of labor.

jlsppw

Dude! Thanks a lot for that info!

jlsppw

Done at MB of Lynnwood $1,196.00 + 2yr warranty. Car shifts like a dream. Intake next.

dboyrusky

I would never take it to a dealer. They rip you off so bad

jlsppw

Well considering the original quote was 1,599$ and my I dependent was 1,100$ id say that is a healthy adjustment on behalf of MB. With a 2 yr warranty versus 90 days from the independent, all things considered I'll take that repair from the dealer all day.

maconmoney2012

Im having the same issue with my 2007 C230. Did the conductor plate solve your limp mode issue completely or do you have to do the intake as well to completely solve the issue? Thanks!