Shaking from car at idle
05-17-2007, 03:29 PM
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Shaking from car at idle
Hi all... I have a 2004 E500 and am having a slight problem:
Here are the facts:
92k miles
No warranty
No loss of power
When it comes to a stop, the car sounds and feels as though it is misfiringabout every 15-20 seconds.
This is ONLY at idle, the car is smooth through the powerband all the way up to redline.
Any suggestions, and I don't want to take it to the dealer.
OBD II not reporting any codes.
Here are the facts:
92k miles
No warranty
No loss of power
When it comes to a stop, the car sounds and feels as though it is misfiringabout every 15-20 seconds.
This is ONLY at idle, the car is smooth through the powerband all the way up to redline.
Any suggestions, and I don't want to take it to the dealer.
OBD II not reporting any codes.
05-17-2007, 03:47 PM
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Hi all... I have a 2004 E500 and am having a slight problem:
Here are the facts:
92k miles
No warranty
No loss of power
When it comes to a stop, the car sounds and feels as though it is misfiringabout every 15-20 seconds.
This is ONLY at idle, the car is smooth through the powerband all the way up to redline.
Any suggestions, and I don't want to take it to the dealer.
OBD II not reporting any codes.
Here are the facts:
92k miles
No warranty
No loss of power
When it comes to a stop, the car sounds and feels as though it is misfiringabout every 15-20 seconds.
This is ONLY at idle, the car is smooth through the powerband all the way up to redline.
Any suggestions, and I don't want to take it to the dealer.
OBD II not reporting any codes.
What grade of gasoline do you pump? 91 octane minimum is needed.
05-17-2007, 06:32 PM
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Change your plugs, and if that does not fix it check your engine mounts. Mercedes seems to use low quality mounts my last mercedes I had 45k miles on it and needed them replaced and they also replaced the transmission mounts and the car was as smooth as butter again.
05-20-2007, 02:57 PM
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92K... I would bet money you could use a set of spark plugs and a few plug wires. With the SDS, you could pin point which cylinder is running irregularly to determine which cables you might need to replace.
I wouldn't waste my time with the airmass. Engine mounts are more likely to be worn out with that kind of mileage.
I wouldn't waste my time with the airmass. Engine mounts are more likely to be worn out with that kind of mileage.
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05-20-2007, 08:47 PM
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all services have been done as per mb spec. my project this week is to replace:
1. motor mounts
2. tranny mounts
3. MAF
4. EGR valve
The car is due for all these anyway as preventative. i dont want to wait for hem to go out. i may do the fuel pump to for the hell of it.
I changed out the plugs when i first noticed this as i suspected that was the problem. i always pump 91 octane in the car.
1. motor mounts
2. tranny mounts
3. MAF
4. EGR valve
The car is due for all these anyway as preventative. i dont want to wait for hem to go out. i may do the fuel pump to for the hell of it.
I changed out the plugs when i first noticed this as i suspected that was the problem. i always pump 91 octane in the car.
06-02-2007, 04:35 PM
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all services have been done as per mb spec. my project this week is to replace:
1. motor mounts
2. tranny mounts
3. MAF
4. EGR valve
The car is due for all these anyway as preventative. i dont want to wait for hem to go out. i may do the fuel pump to for the hell of it.
I changed out the plugs when i first noticed this as i suspected that was the problem. i always pump 91 octane in the car.
1. motor mounts
2. tranny mounts
3. MAF
4. EGR valve
The car is due for all these anyway as preventative. i dont want to wait for hem to go out. i may do the fuel pump to for the hell of it.
I changed out the plugs when i first noticed this as i suspected that was the problem. i always pump 91 octane in the car.
06-02-2007, 05:34 PM
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The EGR valve may be binding exceeding the set point. You do not say if you replaced it yet or if the problem persists after changing it. Also, look into a software update for the engine control unit (ECU).
06-19-2007, 01:48 AM
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Update: My mechanic called me this evening and told me that an igniter was fried.
He doesn't speak very good English but I am hoping that whatever he does it will be fixed once and for all!
Will update you when I get the car back.
He doesn't speak very good English but I am hoping that whatever he does it will be fixed once and for all!
Will update you when I get the car back.
06-23-2007, 05:19 PM
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DONE AND DONE! Just got my car back from the shop yesterday! All the problems are gone! He said that there was a misfire from the igniter in Cylinder 1.
The best news, he only charged me $250 to fix it!
The best news, he only charged me $250 to fix it!
