another check engine light
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97 s320
another check engine light
yup another check engine light, they just keep coming.
i haven't checked what it is yet but so far its been
nox sensor $400
adblue heater $600
tires $1200
front strut $400
i can't make 12 months without a check engine light
not to mention $80 oil changes and $140 transmission fluid service
expensive junk
09 gl320 bluetec
120,000 miles
i haven't checked what it is yet but so far its been
nox sensor $400
adblue heater $600
tires $1200
front strut $400
i can't make 12 months without a check engine light
not to mention $80 oil changes and $140 transmission fluid service
expensive junk
09 gl320 bluetec
120,000 miles
Out Of Control!!
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2019 WS222 S450 4-Matic / 2007 W211 E350 4Matic (Sold) / 2008 X164 GL320 CDI
Are you using a dealer to service?
Have you found a GOOD independent shop?
Transmission service is a once every 40 to 80K mile thing. If you can't afforest $140 (which is a good price) you did not budget for a MB (or anything European).
Same with $80 oil change for a diesel. ($80 once a year instead of $35 2 times for most cars.)
Have you found a GOOD independent shop?
Transmission service is a once every 40 to 80K mile thing. If you can't afforest $140 (which is a good price) you did not budget for a MB (or anything European).
Same with $80 oil change for a diesel. ($80 once a year instead of $35 2 times for most cars.)
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GL 450, 993TT, Cayenne Diesel, 964C4
The car has cost you less than $400 per year on maintenance outside of tires for the past two years and you are complaining? This is no different than a land cruiser would cost and you are getting almost double the fuel mileage. How is this junk?
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97 s320
Are you using a dealer to service?
Have you found a GOOD independent shop?
Transmission service is a once every 40 to 80K mile thing. If you can't afforest $140 (which is a good price) you did not budget for a MB (or anything European).
Same with $80 oil change for a diesel. ($80 once a year instead of $35 2 times for most cars.)
Have you found a GOOD independent shop?
Transmission service is a once every 40 to 80K mile thing. If you can't afforest $140 (which is a good price) you did not budget for a MB (or anything European).
Same with $80 oil change for a diesel. ($80 once a year instead of $35 2 times for most cars.)
maintenance is a given, its the repairs for emissions that aggravate me
Last edited by fireman1073; May 16, 2017 at 04:34 PM. Reason: add words
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ok so code is 146100 control deviation is too large
star tool says check injector overflow something something (need special tool)
run o2 sensor test with tool (i did and its ok)
physically check turbo boost tubes for leaks (i ruled this out because of skipping at startup on occasion and surging while not in boost conditions)
light went out on its own and rough running seems to have lessened to rarely
I'm thinking bad fuel so I'm going to finish whats left in the tank 3/8 and fill with fresh fuel and some fuel clean and boost by hot shot secret
i will post results as they develop so someone else with similar symptoms can compare
thanks...Steve
star tool says check injector overflow something something (need special tool)
run o2 sensor test with tool (i did and its ok)
physically check turbo boost tubes for leaks (i ruled this out because of skipping at startup on occasion and surging while not in boost conditions)
light went out on its own and rough running seems to have lessened to rarely
I'm thinking bad fuel so I'm going to finish whats left in the tank 3/8 and fill with fresh fuel and some fuel clean and boost by hot shot secret
i will post results as they develop so someone else with similar symptoms can compare
thanks...Steve
