2013 c250 fuel pump
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Mercedes C250 Sedan
2013 c250 fuel pump
hey everyone, i have a 2013 c250 that i bought about a year ago. when you step on the gas hard the check engine light comes on. I took it to a Mercedes dealer and they said it was the fuel pump but at the time there were no fuel pumps available in germany or anywhere. I was called about 6 months ago and they said that they had a fuel pump but i never got it changed. I am wondering has anyone had a Mercedes fuel pump replaced as of late and did it actually fix the problem? I was told when i was at Mercedes that i should not go to an auto parts store and buy one because they were not sure that the problem is actually fixed...whatever the problem may have been. So, im wondering, as some time has passed are the fuel pumps actually fixed? They quoted me 1500 for the new pump and labor but i will most likely just buy one and put it in myself. They said the pump is 700 bucks. I found them online at mbpartsusa for around that price. Is it wise to get one from there or should i get one from a dealer?
any info is GREATLY appreciated!!!!!
any info is GREATLY appreciated!!!!!
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From: Upstate NY
2013 C250 SPORT, 2014 WRX STI SEDAN, 2017 E300 4MATIC
hey everyone, i have a 2013 c250 that i bought about a year ago. when you step on the gas hard the check engine light comes on. I took it to a Mercedes dealer and they said it was the fuel pump but at the time there were no fuel pumps available in germany or anywhere. I was called about 6 months ago and they said that they had a fuel pump but i never got it changed. I am wondering has anyone had a Mercedes fuel pump replaced as of late and did it actually fix the problem? I was told when i was at Mercedes that i should not go to an auto parts store and buy one because they were not sure that the problem is actually fixed...whatever the problem may have been. So, im wondering, as some time has passed are the fuel pumps actually fixed? They quoted me 1500 for the new pump and labor but i will most likely just buy one and put it in myself. They said the pump is 700 bucks. I found them online at mbpartsusa for around that price. Is it wise to get one from there or should i get one from a dealer?
any info is GREATLY appreciated!!!!!
any info is GREATLY appreciated!!!!!
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2012 C300 4MATIC Sport
This high-pressure fuel pump failure is very common on the 250/300/350 cars with the M271 and M276 engines. Supposedly, the new updates pumps went through a design improvement and should not fail again. If you can do the work yourself, buy the part online, make sure it's the updated model, and voila!
271-070-37-01-80
This is the part number for the latest updated pump. It replaces part numbers 271-070-34-01 and 271-070-37-01.
271-070-37-01-80
This is the part number for the latest updated pump. It replaces part numbers 271-070-34-01 and 271-070-37-01.
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From: Miami, Florida
2012 C250 Luxury BlueEfficiency
I’ve done the HPFP Replacement
For the sake of length when I say HPFP I am referring to the High Pressure Fuel Pump.
W204 C250’s have a major flaw with their HPFP’s wherein around 70% fail before 80,000 miles. Mine went out when it was around 40,000 miles but at the time the car was not mine.
You know it is your high pressure fuel pump if you give if WOT and it goes into limp mode while simultaneously giving the check engine light code P002. This has been discussed thoroughly throughout the multiple forum posts on the W204 thread if you want to read up on it.
Ready to fix it? Ok great!
Firstly, your solution for parts will be a remanufactured HPFP, they are fixed used HPFP and have the flaw that Mercedes left in causing the failure removed after they found the cause. They sell for $400-$500. I bought mine for $430-ish from one of the mbparts websites. The HPFP is located in the back of your engine facing the driver. There is almost no space and you can barely even see it without leaning all the way into the car. It is an absolute ***** to replace and I highly recommend you take it to a shop as it has to be aligned with the camshaft when reinstalled. I was lucky enough to take it to a shop who had never done it before. They charged me $300 and ended up taking over 5 hours. Mind you this is an experienced performance shop I work with often. Either way, its not easy so I speculate the most expensive part will be the install. I’d say $400-$600 is feasible.
I hope this helps!
Please excuse any typos, I’m typing on a phone.
If anyone has any questions my instagram is @projecta_daniel
W204 C250’s have a major flaw with their HPFP’s wherein around 70% fail before 80,000 miles. Mine went out when it was around 40,000 miles but at the time the car was not mine.
You know it is your high pressure fuel pump if you give if WOT and it goes into limp mode while simultaneously giving the check engine light code P002. This has been discussed thoroughly throughout the multiple forum posts on the W204 thread if you want to read up on it.
Ready to fix it? Ok great!
Firstly, your solution for parts will be a remanufactured HPFP, they are fixed used HPFP and have the flaw that Mercedes left in causing the failure removed after they found the cause. They sell for $400-$500. I bought mine for $430-ish from one of the mbparts websites. The HPFP is located in the back of your engine facing the driver. There is almost no space and you can barely even see it without leaning all the way into the car. It is an absolute ***** to replace and I highly recommend you take it to a shop as it has to be aligned with the camshaft when reinstalled. I was lucky enough to take it to a shop who had never done it before. They charged me $300 and ended up taking over 5 hours. Mind you this is an experienced performance shop I work with often. Either way, its not easy so I speculate the most expensive part will be the install. I’d say $400-$600 is feasible.
I hope this helps!
Please excuse any typos, I’m typing on a phone.
If anyone has any questions my instagram is @projecta_daniel
