) from about 10 years ago, which is very good but unfortunately, he has a 2002 and my situation is a bit different and I haven't been able to find a picture or video of the fix. I THINK the valve I need to check is in the following picture. Can somebody confirm or set me straight?
Thanks! Is this the valve for the secondary air injection on a 2005 C230?
Yes, you're on the right track. The C230k with the M271 uses the supercharger as the "secondary air pump". That photographed valve ought to be opened at cold-start so that the compressed air enters the exhaust stream.
Start your investigation by checking whether that valve will open at cold-start.
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