Help! Keep or unload MBZ w/r/t P06DA00
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Help! Keep or unload MBZ w/r/t P06DA00
Greetings from Northern Virginia! My 2020 GLE 4-matic has a check engine light on. In short, my independent mechanic has said it is a P06DA00 code. My GLE has under 50,000 miles. Key points below:
- this code requires the replacement of a $95 piece but to get to the piece, the engine has to be taken out. He said it is about $3000-$3500 worth of work - it is all labor.
- my independent mechanic said go to a MBZ dealer and see what they say and then see if MBZ corporate will cover the cost (or some portion of it). he said any chance for MBZ corporate intervening will have to come with the car at a MBZ dealer. he said this work would normally be covered under warranty but even though my car is out of the timeframe of warranty, it is under mileage.
- anyone deal with this code issue? if so, what was the conclusion and cost?
- I also own a 2024 GLS 450. I love MBZ. However, if I am looking at eating $3-5K in cost for this I will not do the work and sell the 2020 MBZ and trade it in for a Lexus (I also own a 2015 Lexus and runs like butter - no problems).
The worst part is my mechanic does not think this code issue will impact my car but to pass emissions test I need to have the check engine light fixed.
Thank you in advance for any information/advise!
- this code requires the replacement of a $95 piece but to get to the piece, the engine has to be taken out. He said it is about $3000-$3500 worth of work - it is all labor.
- my independent mechanic said go to a MBZ dealer and see what they say and then see if MBZ corporate will cover the cost (or some portion of it). he said any chance for MBZ corporate intervening will have to come with the car at a MBZ dealer. he said this work would normally be covered under warranty but even though my car is out of the timeframe of warranty, it is under mileage.
- anyone deal with this code issue? if so, what was the conclusion and cost?
- I also own a 2024 GLS 450. I love MBZ. However, if I am looking at eating $3-5K in cost for this I will not do the work and sell the 2020 MBZ and trade it in for a Lexus (I also own a 2015 Lexus and runs like butter - no problems).
The worst part is my mechanic does not think this code issue will impact my car but to pass emissions test I need to have the check engine light fixed.
Thank you in advance for any information/advise!
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HOLY COW!!! Read this thread: https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...solenoids.html
The conclusion is to ignore it (per Mercedes instructions). If the CEL bothers you (it would me), buy the part and connect it externally to the cable harness. All the info you need is in the thread.
The conclusion is to ignore it (per Mercedes instructions). If the CEL bothers you (it would me), buy the part and connect it externally to the cable harness. All the info you need is in the thread.
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P06DA00 is a code set for a malfunctioning oil pump solenoid whose sole purpose is to artificially restrict oil pressure (and oil flow) in the interest of reducing the energy it takes to circulate oil and therefore save miniscule gas mileage. It's all in the thread I posted above.
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OK, attaching the decoy solenoid to the wiring harness will tell the ECU it has a working solenoid. The DTC can be cleared and the CEL will turn off so you can pass inspection.
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Greetings from Northern Virginia! My 2020 GLE 4-matic has a check engine light on. In short, my independent mechanic has said it is a P06DA00 code. My GLE has under 50,000 miles. Key points below:
- this code requires the replacement of a $95 piece but to get to the piece, the engine has to be taken out. He said it is about $3000-$3500 worth of work - it is all labor.
- my independent mechanic said go to a MBZ dealer and see what they say and then see if MBZ corporate will cover the cost (or some portion of it). he said any chance for MBZ corporate intervening will have to come with the car at a MBZ dealer. he said this work would normally be covered under warranty but even though my car is out of the timeframe of warranty, it is under mileage.
- anyone deal with this code issue? if so, what was the conclusion and cost?
- I also own a 2024 GLS 450. I love MBZ. However, if I am looking at eating $3-5K in cost for this I will not do the work and sell the 2020 MBZ and trade it in for a Lexus (I also own a 2015 Lexus and runs like butter - no problems).
The worst part is my mechanic does not think this code issue will impact my car but to pass emissions test I need to have the check engine light fixed.
Thank you in advance for any information/advise!
- this code requires the replacement of a $95 piece but to get to the piece, the engine has to be taken out. He said it is about $3000-$3500 worth of work - it is all labor.
- my independent mechanic said go to a MBZ dealer and see what they say and then see if MBZ corporate will cover the cost (or some portion of it). he said any chance for MBZ corporate intervening will have to come with the car at a MBZ dealer. he said this work would normally be covered under warranty but even though my car is out of the timeframe of warranty, it is under mileage.
- anyone deal with this code issue? if so, what was the conclusion and cost?
- I also own a 2024 GLS 450. I love MBZ. However, if I am looking at eating $3-5K in cost for this I will not do the work and sell the 2020 MBZ and trade it in for a Lexus (I also own a 2015 Lexus and runs like butter - no problems).
The worst part is my mechanic does not think this code issue will impact my car but to pass emissions test I need to have the check engine light fixed.
Thank you in advance for any information/advise!
HOLY COW!!! Read this thread: https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...solenoids.html
The conclusion is to ignore it (per Mercedes instructions). If the CEL bothers you (it would me), buy the part and connect it externally to the cable harness. All the info you need is in the thread.
The conclusion is to ignore it (per Mercedes instructions). If the CEL bothers you (it would me), buy the part and connect it externally to the cable harness. All the info you need is in the thread.
The red heat shrink was added since the part sits on the front of the engine.
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P06DA00 is a code set for a malfunctioning oil pump solenoid whose sole purpose is to artificially restrict oil pressure (and oil flow) in the interest of reducing the energy it takes to circulate oil and therefore save miniscule gas mileage. It's all in the thread I posted above.
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I would like to know what engine the OP has. Do the new 4-bangers use the same oil pump design?
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That is a good question, M274 is affected for sure I think M264 I heard too was affected, not sure about M254. To clarify what I meant affected as in does have this 2-stage oil pump solenoid.
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One way to check is to connect a pressure gauge to the oil diagnostic port IF his engine has one. On the M276 it is right next to the oil filter housing. If the pressure is above 2 bar at less than 3500 rpm, the solenoid is not stuck. If the pressure remains less than 2 bar at 4000 rpm, then it is stuck in the wrong position.
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One way to check is to connect a pressure gauge to the oil diagnostic port IF his engine has one. On the M276 it is right next to the oil filter housing. If the pressure is above 2 bar at less than 3500 rpm, the solenoid is not stuck. If the pressure remains less than 2 bar at 4000 rpm, then it is stuck in the wrong position.
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Hopefully OP gets that test done, once OP is done with it, confirms pressure good, just unplug it, to OP's benefit after all.
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Thanks to all that replied. Here is the outcome.
- MBZ Dealer quoted me $5700 to fix the issue.
- Asked if MBZ Corporate would help offset the cost given my car was still under the warranty mileage (49,000 miles)
- Dealer came back and said would charge the extended warranty rate of $4400 to fix the problem and I would be responsible for half.
- I paid $2200.
- By chance I ran into the service manager while he was smoking a cig and he said that a) if enough of these problems are reported (P06DA00) there is a chance MBZ could issue a factory recall and b) he half-jokingly said he doesn't even want the job because it is a two-day job of taking apart the engine.
- My break point was $3,000 - anything more than $3,000 I am pretty sure I was going to sell the car and buy a Lexus.
- MBZ Dealer quoted me $5700 to fix the issue.
- Asked if MBZ Corporate would help offset the cost given my car was still under the warranty mileage (49,000 miles)
- Dealer came back and said would charge the extended warranty rate of $4400 to fix the problem and I would be responsible for half.
- I paid $2200.
- By chance I ran into the service manager while he was smoking a cig and he said that a) if enough of these problems are reported (P06DA00) there is a chance MBZ could issue a factory recall and b) he half-jokingly said he doesn't even want the job because it is a two-day job of taking apart the engine.
- My break point was $3,000 - anything more than $3,000 I am pretty sure I was going to sell the car and buy a Lexus.
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Thanks to all that replied. Here is the outcome.
- I paid $2200.
- By chance I ran into the service manager while he was smoking a cig and he said that a) if enough of these problems are reported (P06DA00) there is a chance MBZ could issue a factory recall and b) he half-jokingly said he doesn't even want the job because it is a two-day job of taking apart the engine.
- I paid $2200.
- By chance I ran into the service manager while he was smoking a cig and he said that a) if enough of these problems are reported (P06DA00) there is a chance MBZ could issue a factory recall and b) he half-jokingly said he doesn't even want the job because it is a two-day job of taking apart the engine.
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Saved money as well as having the benefits it came.
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I did not do the oil pump solenoid because that is way above my head - I can pretty much fill up the windshield washer fluid and put air in the tires - and that's sadly about it.
The car is out of the 4 year warranty but under in terms of mileage. My mileage was circa 48,500 miles (just under the 50,000 miles).
The car is out of the 4 year warranty but under in terms of mileage. My mileage was circa 48,500 miles (just under the 50,000 miles).
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I did not do the oil pump solenoid because that is way above my head - I can pretty much fill up the windshield washer fluid and put air in the tires - and that's sadly about it.
The car is out of the 4 year warranty but under in terms of mileage. My mileage was circa 48,500 miles (just under the 50,000 miles).
The car is out of the 4 year warranty but under in terms of mileage. My mileage was circa 48,500 miles (just under the 50,000 miles).
