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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 01:05 AM
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W204 C300 2011 misfire cylinder 1 P0301

So I start with swapping coil and spark plug after checked injector and wires to ecu checked cylinder compression same as others 8.5-9 psi after every steps leaned and retest same P0301 always opened intake and checked gaskets looks good opened valves cover all good last thing I think just ECU maybe someone can help
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 05:53 AM
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Always provide model year and mileage, and your location. Also, are you scanning with a Mercedes-specific scanner or a generic OBD scanner?
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So I start with swapping coil and spark plug after checked injector and wires to ecu checked cylinder compression same as others 8.5-9 psi after every steps leaned and retest same P0301 always opened intake and checked gaskets looks good opened valves cover all good last thing I think just ECU maybe someone can help
Essentially your code flags on non-contributing cylinder on a 4Cyl. Turbo. You have done the preliminary testing for spark, fuel, pressure...

Never mind the ECU, this code is all about the engine condition.

Have a look at the cylinders bores for vertical damages. These engines run extremely hot with limited oil circulation.

I suggest upgrading your engine oil to a better viscosity based on applicable charts. This may help cylinder seal + lubrication. Engine maybe in a serious condition with internal damage.
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Originally Posted by CaliBenzDriver
Essentially your code flags on non-contributing cylinder on a 4Cyl. Turbo. You have done the preliminary testing for spark, fuel, pressure...

Never mind the ECU, this code is all about the engine condition.

Have a look at the cylinders bores for vertical damages. These engines run extremely hot with limited oil circulation.

I suggest upgrading your engine oil to a better viscosity based on applicable charts. This may help cylinder seal + lubrication. Engine maybe in a serious condition with internal damage.
it is c300 2011 v6 with 150k miles scanner launch 123x I think the ECU is different that doesn’t match with vin replaces could it be the reason ?
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It is a C300 2011 V6 with 150k miles

scanner launch 123x

I think the ECU is different that doesn’t match with vin replaces could it be the reason ?
I see... you are suggesting the mismatched ECU has a non-working cylinder #1 output such as : spark/injectors.

While I think this is not impossible, it is unlikely unless you get hard evidence. Scope the waveforms to show weak dignals.


I believe the misfire is more than likely engine related:
  1. Weak fuel pressure
  2. Weak spark voltage
  3. Weak cylinder condition
  4. Old O2/Lambda lean out mixture
  5. Jittery timings from loose tensioner

​​​My favorite would be either tensioner/timing or Fuel Trim related both of which cause lean ie. misfire.
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Originally Posted by CaliBenzDriver
I see... you are suggesting the mismatched ECU has a non-working cylinder #1 output such as : spark/injectors.

While I think this is not impossible, it is unlikely unless you get hard evidence. Scope the waveforms to show weak dignals.


I believe the misfire is more than likely engine related:
  1. Weak fuel pressure
  2. Weak spark voltage
  3. Weak cylinder condition
  4. Old O2/Lambda lean out mixture
  5. Jittery timings from loose tensioner

​​​My favorite would be either tensioner/timing or Fuel Trim related both of which cause lean ie. misfire.
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I have no evidence but if it would fuel or timing I don’t think it would be so specific to one 1st cylinder and I checked with vin the ecu part number doesn’t match I have no opinion but try ..(
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How long has this been happening?
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How long has this been happening?
I just bought this car 5 days ago ((
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I just bought this car 5 days ago ((
Did you know about the misfires before you bought it?

Maybe go back and re-write your first post with punctuation. It's a little confusing. I really don't know what you are saying with "...checked cylinder compression same as others 8.5-9 psi after every steps leaned..." What were the compression pressures?

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Did you know about the misfires before you bought it?
yes I just thought it will be easy fix )))
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Combustion requires the right mixture of fuel, air, compression, and spark at the right time. Are there any other codes besides P0301? Please provide actual compression pressures for cylinder 1 and one of the others for comparison.
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Originally Posted by JettaRed
Combustion requires the right mixture of fuel, air, compression, and spark at the right time. Are there any other codes besides P0301? Please provide actual compression pressures for cylinder 1 and one of the others for comparison.
I cleaned the intake inspect gasket and put all together cleaned codes and it was good for about 20 minutes after i got the error but this time it says 0633 cylinder 1 misfire (((
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Double check your code. P0633 is not a misfire code. The P0633 fault code isn't a common one, but when it appears, it means that the car's ECU is unable to recognize the immobilizer key. In other words, it thinks that the wrong key is being used to start the car, or the key isn't programmed. As a result, the car's security system will prevent the engine from starting.
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Originally Posted by JettaRed
Double check your code. P0633 is not a misfire code. The P0633 fault code isn't a common one, but when it appears, it means that the car's ECU is unable to recognize the immobilizer key. In other words, it thinks that the wrong key is being used to start the car, or the key isn't programmed. As a result, the car's security system will prevent the engine from starting.
exactly Im so confused but it says 0633 cylinder 1 misfire ((( i will provide photo later on
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Originally Posted by JettaRed
Double check your code. P0633 is not a misfire code. The P0633 fault code isn't a common one, but when it appears, it means that the car's ECU is unable to recognize the immobilizer key. In other words, it thinks that the wrong key is being used to start the car, or the key isn't programmed. As a result, the car's security system will prevent the engine from starting.
thank everyone it was bended exhaust valve on cylinder 1
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