clk 500 problems

Feb 1, 2011 | 07:58 PM

dansclk

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clk 500 problems

I just got a used 2004 clk 500 and about 3 days ago the car has been acting up. I haven't driven the car hard or anything and i don't have a warranty.. what's happening is when i pull out and hit the gas im fine but once i hit 3rd gear it like vibrates my car and feels like its losing power. or like im driving on those rumble things on the shoulder of the road. when i let off the gas and push back down it seems fine. unless im on a hill then it will start doing it again. tranny isnt slipping or anything. no malfunctions on the display. im at a complete loss. i tried resetting the tranny as well with no luck. any help or guidance would be great. thatnks

-Dan

Feb 1, 2011 | 08:13 PM

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Clean ur Maf sensors with CRC cleaner first ... If it still there check the CPS . Hope that helps .

Feb 1, 2011 | 08:19 PM

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Sorry I don't know much about cars yet. what is crc cleaner? and what is cps and how would I check it? my gf's dad is a mechanic so if i can have him do this and avoid the dealer then ill do that.

Feb 1, 2011 | 08:29 PM

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If you don't have the confidence in DIY then you should take it to your gf's dad. I would feel safer if he had worked on MBs before.

Feb 1, 2011 | 08:32 PM

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I plan on it. but being that its my car im just curious as to what things are and why i would be using it and what it does.

Feb 1, 2011 | 08:33 PM

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You can get the CRC cleaner at autozone or pepboy . CPS = crank position sensor .

Feb 1, 2011 | 08:41 PM

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ok thanks ill have it checked into and let u guys know how it goes. it doesn't sound like a tranny issue does it? someone mentioned checking alternator voltages could that b possible?

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Feb 1, 2011 | 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by M-bENZ

Clean ur Maf sensors with CRC cleaner first ... If it still there check the CPS . Hope that helps .

Feb 15, 2011 | 06:45 AM

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OK so last week i had had the car checked out at a local shop. a squirrel or something built a nest in my airbox.. but that didnt solve the problem.. brought it back and i was told try injector cleaner. they seem to think its not the tranny. i ran seafoam in it and didnt get anything results. so i took it the the benz dealer and they found that where the hire harness goes into the tranny the seal or whatever was bad. got that taken car of and i still am having the same problem. still no check engine light or malfuctions. and I dont think the cps or the maf sensors were checked like i requested..