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Old Sep 4, 2023 | 05:36 AM
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Engine misfire at low revs and CEL

Hello everyone,

I would like to ask for your opinions and experiences on my 2008 GL 550 (VIN: 4JGBF86E58A385663).
I have a lot of engine misfire at low revs and a check engine light.

Here is all the work that has already been done on my vehicle:
- change of 8 spark plugs
- change of 8 injectors
- change of filter and submerged fuel pump
- cleaning the entire fuel system with Liqui Moly Jet Clean
- hydrogen cleaning

However, the misfire problem still persists and I don't know what to do.

When I diagnose my vehicle, the following codes appear: P0632, P0640, P0664, P0656, P2092, P2096.

The mechanic recommends that I change the fuel pressure regulator, but I can't find the part on the diagram (only the sensor exists, not the regulator), and I also think that the regulator is automatically attached to the submerged fuel pump.

Do you have any ideas for solutions, or have you already had the same problems?

Thank you in advance,
Ugo
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Old Sep 5, 2023 | 07:01 PM
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Before you change any more parts do a smoke check on the car. Check for vacuum leaks. Vaccaum leaks can be minor and a PIA to isolate.
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Originally Posted by ugorazaf
Hello everyone,

I would like to ask for your opinions and experiences on my 2008 GL 550 (VIN: 4JGBF86E58A385663).
I have a lot of engine misfire at low revs and a check engine light.

Here is all the work that has already been done on my vehicle:
- change of 8 spark plugs
- change of 8 injectors
- change of filter and submerged fuel pump
- cleaning the entire fuel system with Liqui Moly Jet Clean
- hydrogen cleaning

However, the misfire problem still persists and I don't know what to do.

When I diagnose my vehicle, the following codes appear: P0632, P0640, P0664, P0656, P2092, P2096.

The mechanic recommends that I change the fuel pressure regulator, but I can't find the part on the diagram (only the sensor exists, not the regulator), and I also think that the regulator is automatically attached to the submerged fuel pump.

Do you have any ideas for solutions, or have you already had the same problems?

Thank you in advance,
Ugo
I have not been able to find out for sure on this, but I believe the fuel pressure regulator and check valve are together with the fuel filter in the module, like the fuel pump, that is on the left-hand (driver's side) half of the tank. That probably should be replaced along with the fuel pump, because the fuel pump must be removed to replace it and the additional labor is minimal. Unfortunately, your labor to change that is going to be fuel pump plus some extra.

Regarding your vehicle's symptoms: Do not list codes without specifying whether they are new or stored. Clear the codes, let the problem recur, then note what codes pop up.

Also, do your own research on what the codes mean. Don't ask people giving you free advice to go looking up the codes.

Finally, be very careful to record the symptoms. What rpm range, throttle position, engine temperature, and so forth. "Check engine light" is not useful; all it means is "Something is wrong", which we all already know.
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