modded C32 "check Engine" light
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modded C32 "check Engine" light
guys..
i you know me.. i have been on this forum for about 9 months and I even attended my first MB World meeting.
but my C32 is probably going to see its final days with me.
This past Saturday, while sitting in traffic on a highway, I decided to make a U turn and WOT since I was pissed.
My foot was nailed to the floor and I went from 10 to 100....
but when I hit 100... check engine went and I slowed down.
My car started to studder or shake.. and I pulled over and turned off the car for about 1 minute. My wife was asking... what is wrong with the car and I had no clue. Turn on the car and everything was back to normal. My komp was still working and I had power.
I did have 1/8 of gas and as soon as I went WOT the gas indicator went on as well.
it was a hot day too.
It's Monday and I''m going to drive by to my dealer and have it check it out.
Being a real fan of this car, it is really disappointing to have this issue. My car only has 50k miles and I had always serviced. But this probably just broke the last straw.
I think the problem was cuased by low fuel... and heating. I checked the belts and the IC pump still works.
i you know me.. i have been on this forum for about 9 months and I even attended my first MB World meeting.
but my C32 is probably going to see its final days with me.
This past Saturday, while sitting in traffic on a highway, I decided to make a U turn and WOT since I was pissed.
My foot was nailed to the floor and I went from 10 to 100....
but when I hit 100... check engine went and I slowed down.
My car started to studder or shake.. and I pulled over and turned off the car for about 1 minute. My wife was asking... what is wrong with the car and I had no clue. Turn on the car and everything was back to normal. My komp was still working and I had power.
I did have 1/8 of gas and as soon as I went WOT the gas indicator went on as well.
it was a hot day too.
It's Monday and I''m going to drive by to my dealer and have it check it out.
Being a real fan of this car, it is really disappointing to have this issue. My car only has 50k miles and I had always serviced. But this probably just broke the last straw.
I think the problem was cuased by low fuel... and heating. I checked the belts and the IC pump still works.
Last edited by TopGun32; May 1, 2006 at 11:13 AM.
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Your worst nightmare...
last time that happened to me I took it to the dealer and they said both Catalytics were clogged, have no idea but just check, thank God i had warranty, they are a bit costly. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by jody420
last time that happened to me I took it to the dealer and they said both Catalytics were clogged, have no idea but just check, thank God i had warranty, they are a bit costly. Good luck.
Same with me. Car felt more responsive after they were changed also. Could have been all in my head though.
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after a few days of driving the check engine light is gone...
Vadim,
I would like to take it to your dealership but its a bit far for me. I will try during the week-end.
airpump is a good suggestion... I will keep it in mind.
Vadim,
I would like to take it to your dealership but its a bit far for me. I will try during the week-end.
airpump is a good suggestion... I will keep it in mind.
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Originally Posted by Vadim @ MBSB
TopGun:
Where in SoCal are you?
Can you bring your C32 to Torrance?
If yes, PM me.
Thanks,
Where in SoCal are you?
Can you bring your C32 to Torrance?
If yes, PM me.
Thanks,
I work in Irvine and live in Chino Ca.
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You more than likely do not have a problem this time. It is possible to starve or get an air bubble in the fuel pump of any car if the tank is low enough and you make a quick turn, like a U-turn, and quicky accelerate.
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Originally Posted by Zeppelin
You more than likely do not have a problem this time. It is possible to starve or get an air bubble in the fuel pump of any car if the tank is low enough and you make a quick turn, like a U-turn, and quicky accelerate.
that is what I thinking as well...
but I will have them check the error code just in case..
so far no problem except that I'm beginning to think I need more power... sometimes I feel like i'm not pushing 370+hp.. more like 310+
I know the ECU will help, but spending another $1k for a car that i'm not going to keep is probably not a wise move.
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Originally Posted by TopGun32
that is what I thinking as well...
but I will have them check the error code just in case..
so far no problem except that I'm beginning to think I need more power... sometimes I feel like i'm not pushing 370+hp.. more like 310+
I know the ECU will help, but spending another $1k for a car that i'm not going to keep is probably not a wise move.
but I will have them check the error code just in case..
so far no problem except that I'm beginning to think I need more power... sometimes I feel like i'm not pushing 370+hp.. more like 310+
I know the ECU will help, but spending another $1k for a car that i'm not going to keep is probably not a wise move.
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Sounds very much like a fuel issue..
try replacing the filter. It doesn't cost much,
and would be good to do either way.
MB filters are stupid expensive..
a Bosch filter should be fine.
try replacing the filter. It doesn't cost much,
and would be good to do either way.
MB filters are stupid expensive..
a Bosch filter should be fine.
Originally Posted by TopGun32
guys..
i you know me.. i have been on this forum for about 9 months and I even attended my first MB World meeting.
but my C32 is probably going to see its final days with me.
This past Saturday, while sitting in traffic on a highway, I decided to make a U turn and WOT since I was pissed.
My foot was nailed to the floor and I went from 10 to 100....
but when I hit 100... check engine went and I slowed down.
My car started to studder or shake.. and I pulled over and turned off the car for about 1 minute. My wife was asking... what is wrong with the car and I had no clue. Turn on the car and everything was back to normal. My komp was still working and I had power.
I did have 1/8 of gas and as soon as I went WOT the gas indicator went on as well.
it was a hot day too.
It's Monday and I''m going to drive by to my dealer and have it check it out.
Being a real fan of this car, it is really disappointing to have this issue. My car only has 50k miles and I had always serviced. But this probably just broke the last straw.
I think the problem was cuased by low fuel... and heating. I checked the belts and the IC pump still works.
i you know me.. i have been on this forum for about 9 months and I even attended my first MB World meeting.
but my C32 is probably going to see its final days with me.
This past Saturday, while sitting in traffic on a highway, I decided to make a U turn and WOT since I was pissed.
My foot was nailed to the floor and I went from 10 to 100....
but when I hit 100... check engine went and I slowed down.
My car started to studder or shake.. and I pulled over and turned off the car for about 1 minute. My wife was asking... what is wrong with the car and I had no clue. Turn on the car and everything was back to normal. My komp was still working and I had power.
I did have 1/8 of gas and as soon as I went WOT the gas indicator went on as well.
it was a hot day too.
It's Monday and I''m going to drive by to my dealer and have it check it out.
Being a real fan of this car, it is really disappointing to have this issue. My car only has 50k miles and I had always serviced. But this probably just broke the last straw.
I think the problem was cuased by low fuel... and heating. I checked the belts and the IC pump still works.
