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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 03:23 PM
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Help me diagnose this code

This is a code im getting on a my c43.

Im not much of a electrician but I do have a multimeter. I have replaced the pressure switch with a used one just to see if its possibly a quick fix. How would I go about testing the wires that come to it?


P0450.

The value (e.g. voltage or frequency value) of the pressure sensor/switch signal is incorrect (undefined fault). Sensor/switch voltage/signal could be: out of normal operating range, constant value, non-existent, corrupt. Possible fault in the pressure sensor/switch or wiring e.g. short/open circuits, circuit resistance, incorrect sensor resistance (if applicable) or, fault with the reference/operating voltage; interference from other circuits can also affect sensor signals. Where a pressure switch is fitted, it is possible that the switch contacts are not operating/closing correctly, or the switch contacts have a high resistance.
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Old Jun 13, 2021 | 05:51 AM
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
Can't find anything more than what is noted and I'm not a specialist. Someone will chime in I'm sure

Did a quick Google check. Plenty more using Mercedes code P0450:
https://www.engine-codes.com/p0450_mercedes-benz.html

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Old Jun 13, 2021 | 02:46 PM
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Found a wire in the trunk from the evap pressure sensor as well as the ground that might be connected to it.

After taking off the ground and sanding down the corrosion, the check engine light disapeared.


Hopefully thats all it was.


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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 11:48 AM
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Good find. Sometimes things are simple
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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 12:01 PM
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Well the code is back. Would have been nice ifnit was that simple but I guess its not.

Im taking the car in tomorrow to have it properly diagnosed.
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Old Jun 30, 2021 | 04:27 PM
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Heard back from the shop.

He found that the fuel pressure sensor was reading a bit high under certain load just like I figured.

Gonna have him recharge ac than I can finally pick up the car. Ill replace the sensor myself when I get the car back and hopefully no hickups for smog.
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