N_Jay

I have been getting an occasional check engine light, and pulled a P0012 code. (Bank one Exhaust Timing)


Well, I had it in last year for a similar problem, (last service under COP warranty) and I thought they changed both exhaust sensors/magnets.
I figure with a 1 year repair warranty, I 'll just take it back to MB to deal with it.


WELL . . . . . I get there and he looks it up and it was the Intake Cams that were addressed.


Frack! Just turned a $25 + 1 hour repair (So I have been told) into a couple of hundred dollar payment to the MB service monolith.


I guess I'll know for the next time when the 4th one goes.


(Sorry, just venting)

N_Jay

UPDATE!
Just got a call back seems it was the intake camshaft adjuster center valve.

Anyone else see this issue before? I don't recall reading about it anywhere.


EDIT: Looks like it is a $75 part. Now the question is how much it costs to have MB's Midas Touch (Everything they touch turn to gold from your wallet) mechanics change it?

N_Jay

Well, car went back and now they find a bad cam magnet.
$700 for the valve and $370 for this!


Frack! There goes the new TV!