intermitent problem
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2003 E500
intermitent problem
Occasionally, my 2003 E500 will not respond if i romp the gas. After it does that, I have to power the car off to reset something so that it will even respond at all. No check engine light gets triggered either.
Thoughts?
James
Thoughts?
James
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MAF? In your case it may not help reading codes but Star could have some stored codes that do not trigger check engine light. Or does the engine die completely?
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I believe the W211 uses a "wire" throttle. It may be that an error code is stored somewhere.
I have often wondered how that system fails safe( ie does not go WOT under malfunction.) I have two cars with wire throttle and neither have given a minutes trouble and I cannot discern any difference in "feel" from the old mechanical system.
Since this system could cause a major mishap, I would assume it is foolproof but in your case, maybe not
I have often wondered how that system fails safe( ie does not go WOT under malfunction.) I have two cars with wire throttle and neither have given a minutes trouble and I cannot discern any difference in "feel" from the old mechanical system.
Since this system could cause a major mishap, I would assume it is foolproof but in your case, maybe not
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Inspect sensor contacts (490 & 600 in diagram) behind pedal if fine have dealer, independent, or anyone with SDS check for stored fault code(s) may need to replace accelerator pedal part #2113000904 (for comparison shopping, parts.com $166.75) sensor could be malfunctioning.
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Inspect sensor contacts (490 & 600 in diagram) behind pedal if fine have dealer, independent, or anyone with SDS check for stored fault code(s) may need to replace accelerator pedal part #2113000904 (for comparison shopping, parts.com $166.75) sensor could be malfunctioning.
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