P0105, P0173, P0304, P0455, P0301, P0306, P0302, P0300, P0400,
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2011 E550, 1999 E320
P0105, P0173, P0304, P0455, P0301, P0306, P0302, P0300, P0400,
1999 E320 6 cylinder gas engine and I’m getting these codes.
Symptoms: check engine light, periodic fast flashing low fuel light (car has half a tank of gas). Occasionally the car misfires but will stop when turned off and restarted.
I’ve replaced the the gas cap and I’m preparing to replace the fuel filter. Since the car is so old I’m hoping these are common things you guys have seen so I can fix myself. I have done digging online and in boards and what’s coming up is evap system leak, mass air flow sensor, and I forget the name but basically it’s a crankcase or intake manifold valve.
Ideas?
Symptoms: check engine light, periodic fast flashing low fuel light (car has half a tank of gas). Occasionally the car misfires but will stop when turned off and restarted.
I’ve replaced the the gas cap and I’m preparing to replace the fuel filter. Since the car is so old I’m hoping these are common things you guys have seen so I can fix myself. I have done digging online and in boards and what’s coming up is evap system leak, mass air flow sensor, and I forget the name but basically it’s a crankcase or intake manifold valve.
Ideas?
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Fuel System - Gas cap replace/good - $40-$50 fuel filter Bosch/Mann/MB ONLY and NOT a cheapy retail auto parts store no-name/quasi brand filter - you'll probably need a few replacement hose clamps for the trickster MB hose clamps - dump 1/2 $9 bottle Stabil Marine Fuel Stabilizer (blue bottle) in the tank.
Air Filter - $143 Mann/Hengst/MB preferred - and NOT a weird cheapie
Spark Plugs - at your mileage pull a plug/any-plug - and check condition - if plugs are shot start there - replace with Bosch 7422 - check for DIY instructions for a afternoon's work with the "right" tools
MAF - you can pull/clean your's for now with 1/4 can of MAF. Makes no sense to replace MAF until you get fresh plugs in. When replacing MAF genuine Bosch ONLY from reputable seller about $150
Motor Mounts - premature failure of motor mounts can cause misfires - check mounts - replace with Febi/Meyle/Lemfoerder for like $100 for both left/right - and NOT the cheapies
Air Filter - $143 Mann/Hengst/MB preferred - and NOT a weird cheapie
Spark Plugs - at your mileage pull a plug/any-plug - and check condition - if plugs are shot start there - replace with Bosch 7422 - check for DIY instructions for a afternoon's work with the "right" tools
MAF - you can pull/clean your's for now with 1/4 can of MAF. Makes no sense to replace MAF until you get fresh plugs in. When replacing MAF genuine Bosch ONLY from reputable seller about $150
Motor Mounts - premature failure of motor mounts can cause misfires - check mounts - replace with Febi/Meyle/Lemfoerder for like $100 for both left/right - and NOT the cheapies
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Thanks for the ideas.
Fuel System - Gas cap replace/good - $40-$50 fuel filter Bosch/Mann/MB ONLY and NOT a cheapy retail auto parts store no-name/quasi brand filter - you'll probably need a few replacement hose clamps for the trickster MB hose clamps - dump 1/2 $9 bottle Stabil Marine Fuel Stabilizer (blue bottle) in the tank.
Air Filter - $143 Mann/Hengst/MB preferred - and NOT a weird cheapie
Spark Plugs - at your mileage pull a plug/any-plug - and check condition - if plugs are shot start there - replace with Bosch 7422 - check for DIY instructions for a afternoon's work with the "right" tools
MAF - you can pull/clean your's for now with 1/4 can of MAF. Makes no sense to replace MAF until you get fresh plugs in. When replacing MAF genuine Bosch ONLY from reputable seller about $150
Motor Mounts - premature failure of motor mounts can cause misfires - check mounts - replace with Febi/Meyle/Lemfoerder for like $100 for both left/right - and NOT the cheapies
Air Filter - $143 Mann/Hengst/MB preferred - and NOT a weird cheapie
Spark Plugs - at your mileage pull a plug/any-plug - and check condition - if plugs are shot start there - replace with Bosch 7422 - check for DIY instructions for a afternoon's work with the "right" tools
MAF - you can pull/clean your's for now with 1/4 can of MAF. Makes no sense to replace MAF until you get fresh plugs in. When replacing MAF genuine Bosch ONLY from reputable seller about $150
Motor Mounts - premature failure of motor mounts can cause misfires - check mounts - replace with Febi/Meyle/Lemfoerder for like $100 for both left/right - and NOT the cheapies
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did you google the codes?
https://www.engine-codes.com/p0105_mercedes-benz.html
https://www.engine-codes.com/p0173_mercedes-benz.html
https://www.engine-codes.com/p0300_mercedes-benz.html
https://www.engine-codes.com/p0301_mercedes-benz.html
https://www.engine-codes.com/p0400_mercedes-benz.html
P0301, P0302, P0304 & P0306 = Misfires on cylinders 1, 2, 4, & 6 & Random
Exhaust gas recir issue
MAP Issue
Fuel trim bank 2
With 2,4 & 6 issues maybe bad intake gasket or something on that side?
then
https://www.engine-codes.com/p0455_mercedes-benz.html
evap leak which is minor compared to above.
read them links find common problem...
https://www.engine-codes.com/p0105_mercedes-benz.html
https://www.engine-codes.com/p0173_mercedes-benz.html
https://www.engine-codes.com/p0300_mercedes-benz.html
https://www.engine-codes.com/p0301_mercedes-benz.html
https://www.engine-codes.com/p0400_mercedes-benz.html
P0301, P0302, P0304 & P0306 = Misfires on cylinders 1, 2, 4, & 6 & Random
Exhaust gas recir issue
MAP Issue
Fuel trim bank 2
With 2,4 & 6 issues maybe bad intake gasket or something on that side?
then
https://www.engine-codes.com/p0455_mercedes-benz.html
evap leak which is minor compared to above.
read them links find common problem...
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I had already bought a micro guard brand fuel filter for the car but I haven’t put it in yet I was getting ready to do that right now. Is that a dealbreaker?
Fuel System - Gas cap replace/good - $40-$50 fuel filter Bosch/Mann/MB ONLY and NOT a cheapy retail auto parts store no-name/quasi brand filter - you'll probably need a few replacement hose clamps for the trickster MB hose clamps - dump 1/2 $9 bottle Stabil Marine Fuel Stabilizer (blue bottle) in the tank.
Air Filter - $143 Mann/Hengst/MB preferred - and NOT a weird cheapie
Spark Plugs - at your mileage pull a plug/any-plug - and check condition - if plugs are shot start there - replace with Bosch 7422 - check for DIY instructions for a afternoon's work with the "right" tools
MAF - you can pull/clean your's for now with 1/4 can of MAF. Makes no sense to replace MAF until you get fresh plugs in. When replacing MAF genuine Bosch ONLY from reputable seller about $150
Motor Mounts - premature failure of motor mounts can cause misfires - check mounts - replace with Febi/Meyle/Lemfoerder for like $100 for both left/right - and NOT the cheapies
Air Filter - $143 Mann/Hengst/MB preferred - and NOT a weird cheapie
Spark Plugs - at your mileage pull a plug/any-plug - and check condition - if plugs are shot start there - replace with Bosch 7422 - check for DIY instructions for a afternoon's work with the "right" tools
MAF - you can pull/clean your's for now with 1/4 can of MAF. Makes no sense to replace MAF until you get fresh plugs in. When replacing MAF genuine Bosch ONLY from reputable seller about $150
Motor Mounts - premature failure of motor mounts can cause misfires - check mounts - replace with Febi/Meyle/Lemfoerder for like $100 for both left/right - and NOT the cheapies
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The code reader that I have for my other Mercedes will not work on this car it’s an ICarsoft i980. Can someone tell me what code reader I can get for this car that will read and clear these codes as I troubleshoot this because I got the code to read at my local O’Reilly‘s and their code reader cannot clear codes
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Return your Mastercr*p fuel filter - for your W210 the fuel filter also has a fuel pressure and anti-backflush function and your cheapie will leave you stranded... yes it's $40-$50 for the right fuel filter.
Yes - the majority are misfire codes - but please consider going thru what I laid out 1st - which brings systems back up to snuff 1st..
The correct air filter is $14 (not $143) - so you're over $100 lower than budget today.
The iI980 specs specifically mentioned not compatible for W210 .
For the codes you have any "generic" scanner will do - heck buy one at any retial store that is close to you that has a 30-day return privilege - there is no Magic Scanner out there for this type of work with a W210
Yes - the majority are misfire codes - but please consider going thru what I laid out 1st - which brings systems back up to snuff 1st..
The correct air filter is $14 (not $143) - so you're over $100 lower than budget today.
The iI980 specs specifically mentioned not compatible for W210 .
For the codes you have any "generic" scanner will do - heck buy one at any retial store that is close to you that has a 30-day return privilege - there is no Magic Scanner out there for this type of work with a W210
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I discovered a vacuum line at the pcv (I believe) which is at the rear of the engine compartment that had come loose. The short section of vacuum tubing has been replaced in the past and one end had to be pushed back into the rubber connection st the firewall.l
Return your Mastercr*p fuel filter - for your W210 the fuel filter also has a fuel pressure and anti-backflush function and your cheapie will leave you stranded... yes it's $40-$50 for the right fuel filter.
Yes - the majority are misfire codes - but please consider going thru what I laid out 1st - which brings systems back up to snuff 1st..
The correct air filter is $14 (not $143) - so you're over $100 lower than budget today.
The iI980 specs specifically mentioned not compatible for W210 .
For the codes you have any "generic" scanner will do - heck buy one at any retial store that is close to you that has a 30-day return privilege - there is no Magic Scanner out there for this type of work with a W210
Yes - the majority are misfire codes - but please consider going thru what I laid out 1st - which brings systems back up to snuff 1st..
The correct air filter is $14 (not $143) - so you're over $100 lower than budget today.
The iI980 specs specifically mentioned not compatible for W210 .
For the codes you have any "generic" scanner will do - heck buy one at any retial store that is close to you that has a 30-day return privilege - there is no Magic Scanner out there for this type of work with a W210
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I would if if I didn’t already install it...
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Well I’m waiting for my spark plugs to arrive and in the meantime I cleared my codes started my car and even though I have sprayed out my Mass Airflow Sensor and replaced the fuel filter the car now has a check engine light again after clearing it and P0105 and P0400. I checked vacuum lines and they’re all connected and don’t aooear to have any cracks.
Fuel System - Gas cap replace/good - $40-$50 fuel filter Bosch/Mann/MB ONLY and NOT a cheapy retail auto parts store no-name/quasi brand filter - you'll probably need a few replacement hose clamps for the trickster MB hose clamps - dump 1/2 $9 bottle Stabil Marine Fuel Stabilizer (blue bottle) in the tank.
Air Filter - $143 Mann/Hengst/MB preferred - and NOT a weird cheapie
Spark Plugs - at your mileage pull a plug/any-plug - and check condition - if plugs are shot start there - replace with Bosch 7422 - check for DIY instructions for a afternoon's work with the "right" tools
MAF - you can pull/clean your's for now with 1/4 can of MAF. Makes no sense to replace MAF until you get fresh plugs in. When replacing MAF genuine Bosch ONLY from reputable seller about $150
Motor Mounts - premature failure of motor mounts can cause misfires - check mounts - replace with Febi/Meyle/Lemfoerder for like $100 for both left/right - and NOT the cheapies
Air Filter - $143 Mann/Hengst/MB preferred - and NOT a weird cheapie
Spark Plugs - at your mileage pull a plug/any-plug - and check condition - if plugs are shot start there - replace with Bosch 7422 - check for DIY instructions for a afternoon's work with the "right" tools
MAF - you can pull/clean your's for now with 1/4 can of MAF. Makes no sense to replace MAF until you get fresh plugs in. When replacing MAF genuine Bosch ONLY from reputable seller about $150
Motor Mounts - premature failure of motor mounts can cause misfires - check mounts - replace with Febi/Meyle/Lemfoerder for like $100 for both left/right - and NOT the cheapies
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Making some major progress. Yesterday I installed a map sensor cleared my codes and after driving it today my check engine light came on but I only have one code. P0400. Any tips on how to resolve this one?
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PO400 is a "minor code" - I'd 1st dose the tank with 1/2 bottle of Stabil - clear the code as it might come back the next 2-3 tanks - "might" clear up.. if it doesn't review the threads on how to progress one-step-at-a-time
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Ive read more forum posts this last week from others members about "mechanics' (lazy ones or $$$ snake oil salesmans) giving or doing things so out of wack.
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Need to find out what this inlet is. The connector for the hose to intake manifold was old and broken and a mechanic jerryrigged it together by gluing it.
Wow. since when does a mechanic use glue under the hood? If life were that simple. Perhaps glue on a plastic part, maybe as a DIYer.... but not an indie....
Ive read more forum posts this last week from others members about "mechanics' (lazy ones or $$$ snake oil salesmans) giving or doing things so out of wack.
Ive read more forum posts this last week from others members about "mechanics' (lazy ones or $$$ snake oil salesmans) giving or doing things so out of wack.
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