Throttle lag
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Throttle lag
I have a 2000 E430 with 80K miles. Normally I don't floor it but the last two times I did the throttle response off idle had a major lag. I turned off the engine after no specific time frame, "minutes", not hours I restarted and everything was back to normal. I am hesitant to use hard acceleration. By the way these two incidents were many months apart. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Mark
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I have a 2000 E430 with 80K miles. Normally I don't floor it but the last two times I did the throttle response off idle had a major lag. I turned off the engine after no specific time frame, "minutes", not hours I restarted and everything was back to normal. I am hesitant to use hard acceleration. By the way these two incidents were many months apart. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Mark
Any recent fixes, changes/service?
The simple thing to check:
- condition of your air filter - see if it is dirty or restricted at all
- next, check the operation of the MAF Sensor. While the sedan is running, disconnect the elec. connector to the MAF Sensor. Any difference in it running?
- next, jump into the sedan and drive forward from a stopped position. Any difference?
No CEL?
There could be saved codes so I would suggest you scan (borrow if need be) and post here.
EDIT: forgot to ask
with the MAF connected....
When you start the sedan cold and immediately take off, describe the problem, if any.
When the motor is fully warmed up, what's idle speed?
At idle speed, is there any shaking or rough running of the motor?
Last edited by khomer2; Feb 6, 2020 at 10:19 PM.
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throttle lag
Khomer 2 thanks for the input. The car runs as normal, idle,acceleration, smoothness all normal. No actions have been performed on the car prior to these ocurrences. I think that the throttle by wire comes out of calibration when I jump on it and then resets when I turn it off and on. It is the perfect car until I accelerate hard. Thanks again Khomer 2, Mark
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I have a 2000 E430 with 80K miles. Normally I don't floor it but the last two times I did the throttle response off idle had a major lag. I turned off the engine after no specific time frame, "minutes", not hours I restarted and everything was back to normal. I am hesitant to use hard acceleration. By the way these two incidents were many months apart. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Mark
https://www.mercedesmedic.com/reset-...-instructions/
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The transmission shifts normally and smoothly. In case I did not mention it the car is fine now. I am just hoping someone might have a clue about my occasional problem which causes me refrain from rapid acceleration.
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And the results..?
You still need to perform a scan to see if there are any saved codes. It may not show any CEL or codes as they could still be pending.
Do fool yourself thinking this is an occasional problem.
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Please follow the instruction for "tranny TCU reset" - over time the factory default tranny settings to "less progressive" shifting - also called "adaptation" a quick reset about every 6 months - which just takes 2-3 minutes - restores the correct settings - free !
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Thanks Christoh, I am in the middle of checking suggestions from Khomer 2, so far nothing. I just checked on a replacement TPS about $150. What you stated sounds just like my problem. I am going to drive and recreate the problem and see if the CEL comes on. Does yours turn off after you do the reset by turning the car on and off? Mark
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Khomer2 air filter- good.
engine smooth cold and warm.
idle warm 700 RPM
I did not do the MAF test yet, I was wondering if disconnecting would cause a CEL? I will get a scanner for stored codes, no CEL now
engine smooth cold and warm.
idle warm 700 RPM
I did not do the MAF test yet, I was wondering if disconnecting would cause a CEL? I will get a scanner for stored codes, no CEL now
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Well I took the car out and tromped on it four different times from different speeds and every thing is OK for now. My favorite, problems are the intermittent ones, ha ha. I will still scan for DTCs. Thanks everyone. Mark
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