is a c320 throttle actuator compatible with a c32?
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2002 C32 AMG
reviving thread but urgenttt
hey guys i know its been dead for soo long, but i need advise from you on this issue:
car behaves normally all times until i smash it down full throttle on 2nd 3rd 4th gears it cuts gas totally doesnt accelerate anymore i press the pedal its empty and all i can do is park sbhut down restart and here it gors again...on 1st gear if im not goin sideways seems it doesnt do any problem...nota: car does function perfectly as long as i dont press the pedal fully or do a kickdown i even can go 200km/h without problem...any ideas???????plz help
car behaves normally all times until i smash it down full throttle on 2nd 3rd 4th gears it cuts gas totally doesnt accelerate anymore i press the pedal its empty and all i can do is park sbhut down restart and here it gors again...on 1st gear if im not goin sideways seems it doesnt do any problem...nota: car does function perfectly as long as i dont press the pedal fully or do a kickdown i even can go 200km/h without problem...any ideas???????plz help
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: san jose, ca
2002 C32 1987 190E 2.3 334K miles and going
I've been having the same issue for awhile now, too. Surging idle..fluctuating idle up and down..
Here's list that could be the reason:
1. Intercooler pump
2. Throttle Cable Actuator (bad connector) expensive and tedious to replace
3. TPS
4. Pedal Assembly sensor
5. Vacuum Hose leaks
6. Loose engine bolts
So there, start the trouble shooting by process of elimination.
Good Luck..
Here's list that could be the reason:
1. Intercooler pump
2. Throttle Cable Actuator (bad connector) expensive and tedious to replace
3. TPS
4. Pedal Assembly sensor
5. Vacuum Hose leaks
6. Loose engine bolts
So there, start the trouble shooting by process of elimination.
Good Luck..
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2002 C32 AMG
I have had similar problems sporadically. Obd codes p0121 and p0221 point to the accelerator pedal. I have a local indie with a star system to look further before replacing parts. I'll keep you posted.
Has anyone found where to buy the accelerator pedal sensor seperate from the pedal assembly?
Has anyone found where to buy the accelerator pedal sensor seperate from the pedal assembly?
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: san jose, ca
2002 C32 1987 190E 2.3 334K miles and going
I just did an OBD scan and a P0123 showed up. But, this never shows up as a CEL. It also points to throttle/pedal sensor issue. I'm not sure if this caused my car to fail smog inspection (not because of emissions but because smog machine could not detect ECU readings). It thinks my ECU has been reset or battery had been disconnected. My mechanic said I have to drive a couple of hundred miles to come up with a reading.
