Clk 350 p0016 and p1208 only
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CLK 350 2009
Clk 350 p0016 and p1208 only
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I have Clk350 2009 my check engine it's turn on i put the scanner they give me P0016 and P1208 only . i take off the sensors and check engine timing . everything it's ok any one can help plz !!!
I have Clk350 2009 my check engine it's turn on i put the scanner they give me P0016 and P1208 only . i take off the sensors and check engine timing . everything it's ok any one can help plz !!!
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While the known "balance shaft" failure problem was resolved back in 2006, it is always possible that mechanical failures can occur. In your case, you have checked the timing stamps and found that the camshafts are not out of sync, so it's probably not balance shaft failure. This code means that the intake camshaft on the right bank is retarded, i.e. behind the angular position that is expected to be in. Assuming that the timing chain is in the correct position and not stretched or loose, then it's the adjuster not operating properly.
What I would suggest, if you have the tools and skills, is to swap the the right intake camshaft adjuster solenoid with one on the left bank. While you have the solenoids removed, actuate the pin on the end of the adjuster to check that it operates smoothly, and compare it to the other adjuster you are swapping solenoids with. If it's very stiff or very loose, then you have a bad adjuster. If it feels fine, then clear codes and see what happens. If the code stays on the right intake, then try swapping the camshaft position sensors. If the code still stays on the right intake, then it's the adjuster. In that case, it could just be that the hydraulic passageways in it are clogged from dirty oil. One possible way to fix that is use a 229.1 spec oil in the engine, run at high load for 30 minutes, change, do it again, then change to 229.5 spec and a new filter. Otherwise, the adjuster may need to be replaced and that's a fairly involved and expensive job.
While the known "balance shaft" failure problem was resolved back in 2006, it is always possible that mechanical failures can occur. In your case, you have checked the timing stamps and found that the camshafts are not out of sync, so it's probably not balance shaft failure. This code means that the intake camshaft on the right bank is retarded, i.e. behind the angular position that is expected to be in. Assuming that the timing chain is in the correct position and not stretched or loose, then it's the adjuster not operating properly.
What I would suggest, if you have the tools and skills, is to swap the the right intake camshaft adjuster solenoid with one on the left bank. While you have the solenoids removed, actuate the pin on the end of the adjuster to check that it operates smoothly, and compare it to the other adjuster you are swapping solenoids with. If it's very stiff or very loose, then you have a bad adjuster. If it feels fine, then clear codes and see what happens. If the code stays on the right intake, then try swapping the camshaft position sensors. If the code still stays on the right intake, then it's the adjuster. In that case, it could just be that the hydraulic passageways in it are clogged from dirty oil. One possible way to fix that is use a 229.1 spec oil in the engine, run at high load for 30 minutes, change, do it again, then change to 229.5 spec and a new filter. Otherwise, the adjuster may need to be replaced and that's a fairly involved and expensive job.
