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Old Jun 12, 2018 | 02:48 PM
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x164 2009 GL550 p0016 p0017

i havee a x164 2009 GL550 that has two recurring codes, p0016 p0017. The only way to reset is with ignition on but engine not running. The codes come back after driving a few miles. car has 132K miles.
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Old Jun 12, 2018 | 02:56 PM
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Maybe are the crankshaft sensors located at the top front one the engine, you have 4 of them 2 on the driver side and two on the passenger side.
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Old Jun 12, 2018 | 03:00 PM
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Thank you for your quick response. I will switch the two on the one side to the other to see if the problem follows.
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 09:17 AM
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Ok, no go...... I changed both cam shaft sensors on the passenger side as well as both of the camshaft magnets. still get P0017....
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 09:32 AM
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What a pity, I hope it is not a problem with the camshaft itself, what is something very rare to occur.
Another things that can cause this error code:
Wiring that goes from the sensor to the ECU with resistance due to oxidation, specially ate the terminals;
Auxiliar battery with low amperage;
Fuse box of the engine compartment with some problem, again like oxidation;
I hope some colleague here can have more suggestions.
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Codes do not reset unless the problem is fixed.

when it is, they likely automatically reset after 3-4 drive cycles.
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