Just got the car and check engine light went on...
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Just got the car and check engine light went on...
This morning as I was driving to work the check engine light illuminated. I did not notice the car driving any different and it only has 23k mi on it. Are there any common issues that could be triggering this? I feel sick to my stomach...
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There are so many different things that can be wrong... Starting with the fule cap not being closed right. Go to Autozone or somehow get the codes read for you. Then post again.
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Either way I learned if car runs fine even with an engine checklight its ok cause the car is drivable...go get the codes and post it here. Someone hear will analyze it for you. I wouldn't worry to much right now. GL
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Whoever sold the car to you probably had the CEL before and reset it just before sale... Could be something like "fuel trim failure" which will put the light on shortly after being reset.
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I have probably put about two hundred miles on the car since i purchased it. is that the kind of time frame we are talking about?
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'02 325 xi; '02 C32; '90 ZX; '08 CBR 6RR, '86 V45 Magna
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Ok. I got it scanned this morning and my mechanic told me it was a "secondary air injector" error. He said that it could be either a bad air pump, check valve or other component in the air pump system. He cleared the code and told me to drive it for a little while and see if it goes back on before we start diagnostic work. Essentially, he told me it was a relatively minor problem.
Are there any common problems that could cause the secondary air injector error? Cost of parts?...etc. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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Are there any common problems that could cause the secondary air injector error? Cost of parts?...etc. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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2002 Mercedes C32 AMG Green Air Filters ASP Pulley Renntech ECU NGK Iridium Plugs BHP XPS Ceramic Br
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There was a recall on that if I remember correctly. I currently have the same problem, just have not addressed it yet.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...mp-failed.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...mp-failed.html
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Yes, this is easy to fix. The air injection pump is on the passenger side of the front of the engine. A cheap little relay on the drivers side rear of engine bay in the fuse & relay panel will stick and fail, causing the air pump to run continuously or not at all. Sometimes it burns out the pump.
Replace the purple relay first and see if the pump still works. If so, you got lucky and get a fix for $25 bucks. If not then replace the pump. Mine cost about $500 from MB. I fixed it myself in about an hour. Note, the smog pump only runs on a cold start for about 60 sec when the systems are all normal. It helps to oxygenate the cats in the exhaust.
When this triggers, a yellow CEL lights up on the drivers instrument cluster. You can reset by removing the neg battery terminal for about 30 min. If it popps up again, you need to fix. However, this particular malfunction will not harm the car. But if you do not fix and reset, you will never know if/when something else malfunctions. Mercedes is highly digital and monitors nearly everything on the car. Even little things like a burned out bulb. The yellow CEL, means you can drive it but need to check and repair. HOWEVER -- The RED check engine light, means STOP, and call a tow truck.
Those secondary air pump issues are a common and minor failure item on several MB's. Not to worry mate
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Replace the purple relay first and see if the pump still works. If so, you got lucky and get a fix for $25 bucks. If not then replace the pump. Mine cost about $500 from MB. I fixed it myself in about an hour. Note, the smog pump only runs on a cold start for about 60 sec when the systems are all normal. It helps to oxygenate the cats in the exhaust.
When this triggers, a yellow CEL lights up on the drivers instrument cluster. You can reset by removing the neg battery terminal for about 30 min. If it popps up again, you need to fix. However, this particular malfunction will not harm the car. But if you do not fix and reset, you will never know if/when something else malfunctions. Mercedes is highly digital and monitors nearly everything on the car. Even little things like a burned out bulb. The yellow CEL, means you can drive it but need to check and repair. HOWEVER -- The RED check engine light, means STOP, and call a tow truck.
Those secondary air pump issues are a common and minor failure item on several MB's. Not to worry mate
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There was a recall on that if I remember correctly. I currently have the same problem, just have not addressed it yet.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...mp-failed.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...mp-failed.html
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Anyone have part numbers for the pump and relay? I'd would like to start first by changing the relay as suggested. Great follow up JG26 Thanks
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It went back on...That did not take long. Since it was cleared I probably ran it 5 or 6 times for a total of 30-40 miles yesterday and drove it to work today. When i started it the CEL came on again. Does the short amount of time give any indication of what might be going on?
As stated above, I got the secondary air injector error which my mechanic cleared.
As stated above, I got the secondary air injector error which my mechanic cleared.
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Mine did that last month and I agree with Irish that you should replace the relay first. There was a recall on that part awhile back. The replacement pump is not cheap and I got lucky I was still under warranty.
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The part numbers on my receipt were 000-140-42-85 for the pump and 002-542-26-19 for the relay. Dunno if those are internal numbers or not cause I usually thought all our parts started with our chassis number 203.
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Yeah I drove on mine for about 7 months lol. Pump definitely died during that time.
The part numbers on my receipt were 000-140-42-85 for the pump and 002-542-26-19 for the relay. Dunno if those are internal numbers or not cause I usually thought all our parts started with our chassis number 203.
The part numbers on my receipt were 000-140-42-85 for the pump and 002-542-26-19 for the relay. Dunno if those are internal numbers or not cause I usually thought all our parts started with our chassis number 203.
link146 - in case you are interested - here is a thread with a fair bit of information on the secondary air injection pump / relay failure, the corresponding TSBs, and a cheap fix (if you are inclined to do so).
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link146 - in case you are interested - here is a thread with a fair bit of information on the secondary air injection pump / relay failure, the corresponding TSBs, and a cheap fix (if you are inclined to do so).
link146 - in case you are interested - here is a thread with a fair bit of information on the secondary air injection pump / relay failure, the corresponding TSBs, and a cheap fix (if you are inclined to do so).
Thanks. Already found that thread and have since diagnosed the problem. The pump is definitely not working. Weather it is a bad relay or not, i don't know. There is only one way to find out....
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Finally got around to taking care of the CEL issue. For the secondary air pump, new relay and labor I paid $580. I guess I am officially a MB AMG owner since I sent half-a-G for nothing other than putting out my CEL.
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