GLK 350 crankshaft position sensor code
06-12-2023, 05:13 PM
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Not really a bad approach, but keep in mind that Mercedes (and other auto manufacturers) don't actually make a whole lot of the parts that go into their cars (including things like sensors) but buy them from other (very legitimate) manufacturers. With a little info (often supplied by reputable parts vendors) you can identify which parts are actual OEM, even though they don't come with the tristar logo (but offset that with what's usually a much, much lower price).
Also - Mercedes now has online replacements called Star Parts that are discounted from the standard MB parts list, sometimes significantly. Example: M271.860 water pipe (common failure) - Star Part $85; - parts counter walk-in price $188. Packaging is different but both have the same MB part number molded into the part.
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06-12-2023, 05:18 PM
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But everyone has their own comfort level.
06-12-2023, 05:22 PM
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Not really a bad approach, but keep in mind that Mercedes (and other auto manufacturers) don't actually make a whole lot of the parts that go into their cars (including things like sensors) but buy them from other (very legitimate) manufacturers. With a little info (often supplied by reputable parts vendors) you can identify which parts are actual OEM, even though they don't come with the tristar logo (but offset that with what's usually a much, much lower price).
Do not buy electrical parts from a source that is not a dealer. Resist the temptation to rationalize oneself in a different direction.
06-12-2023, 05:52 PM
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06-13-2023, 02:37 AM
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Reading through this thread is a bit heartbreaking.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-c...-rattle-4.html
Seems the course of events are:
Startup rattle from chain slap due to bad tensioner or check valve behind tensioner.
Then you get the camshaft position code
And it's probably going to be a cam adjuster or two.
Vice grips time I'm guessing..
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-c...-rattle-4.html
Seems the course of events are:
Startup rattle from chain slap due to bad tensioner or check valve behind tensioner.
Then you get the camshaft position code
And it's probably going to be a cam adjuster or two.
Vice grips time I'm guessing..
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06-13-2023, 06:48 AM
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06-13-2023, 12:48 PM
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Gotta love the entertainment value of that video
... "hopefully we don't screw it up"
... "seems to be within spec"
@GLKwanter
Have you considered doing the "remove front cam cover and turn engine with breaker bar" test?
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... "hopefully we don't screw it up"
... "seems to be within spec"
@GLKwanter
Have you considered doing the "remove front cam cover and turn engine with breaker bar" test?
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06-13-2023, 02:21 PM
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Some partially useful information and video content along with truly annoying presentation.
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06-13-2023, 02:25 PM
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I kind of liked the "this isn't the MB way do to it, but it works and doesn't require a $$$$ tool" parts of the presentation. All in all, I watched the entire video just because I was learning some good stuff about the engine (though the 272 in my 2011 is a little different).
06-13-2023, 02:36 PM
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I kind of liked the "this isn't the MB way do to it, but it works and doesn't require a $$$$ tool" parts of the presentation. All in all, I watched the entire video just because I was learning some good stuff about the engine (though the 272 in my 2011 is a little different).
Certainly worth a watch and I also appreciate alternative methods and use of non MB tools but... still painful to watch/listen to, for me.
