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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 10:06 AM
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I have a 2009 M-B C63 AMG. Some time ago when I was cruising at about 50mph and hit the gas (all the way) something strange happened. Message showed up "Traction(icon) Inoperative See Operator's Manual" (photo below) and car started to accelerate very slowly. When I restared the engine everything came back to normal again. It already happened to me few times after that. What is going on??? Can somebody explain to me???
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 11:15 AM
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Yes, I looked. I went through the whole manual. Could not find anything there. I bought the car couple weeks ago, so I am still new MB dashboard messages.
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 11:36 AM
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The search actually works well here. Could be anything. Need to scan the ESP module to find out what caused it.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ht=Inoperative

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I checked those, but none of the threads shows dashboard message I am receiving.
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No, it was not off. The dashboard was just like when you start the car. All lights and messages came after I floored the gas pedal.
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I had simiar experience and it was a faulty gas pedal. Replaced and no more inoperative traction control.

Though i think you still need to find out what code has been store to really make it sure.

If this happens in often it could throw a permanent code. Or you can check right awa while is inoperative.
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But as soon as I restarted the engine that message was gone. Is it stored somewhere??? Do I need to go to the dealer to check it, or will I be able to find it myself???
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But as soon as I restarted the engine that message was gone. Is it stored somewhere??? Do I need to go to the dealer to check it, or will I be able to find it myself???
Just like ugly fat girl you hooked up with at a party because you were wasted. Just forgetaboutit...
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K, thx.
OP, was this issue ever resolved, I have the exact same thing with my 62 plate Sedan
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It came out that gas pedal was faulty. Just like jay_rick, I replaced it and problem is gone.
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Great thank you very much, thread is 3 years old wasn't expecting a reply!, I'll give it a go, do you know if I can just replace it myself plug and play, or does it have to be reset etc in a more advanced way? I wonder if it's anything to do with the throttle position sensor which I believe is integrated into the accelerator module, could be wrong.
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It was done by my mechanic, but i believe it is plug and play. He didn't say anything about any programming or adjusting. He told me it was same part as for regular W204 C-class. I think it was about 200-300 usd just for the part. Also before you do anything go the dealer or good mechanic to verify if it is the pedal. From what i know that gas pedal issue is pretty common in all W204's.
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Yeh I'm booked in for Thursday however I didn't get any engine management lights so I doubt any codes have stored so not sure how they will be able to fully diagnose but I will leave it with them, was tempted just to do it myself.

Also was hoping it wasn't that expensive! Either way thanks for the advice, will see what the mechanic says, they're a well reviewed AMG specialist so hopefully they can sort it.
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Great thank you very much, thread is 3 years old wasn't expecting a reply!, I'll give it a go, do you know if I can just replace it myself plug and play, or does it have to be reset etc in a more advanced way? I wonder if it's anything to do with the throttle position sensor which I believe is integrated into the accelerator module, could be wrong.
you done good! Most people don’t search and just post new threads. Best of luck with the new pedal.
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