Engine Tremor/timing issue
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Engine Tremor/timing issue
My 1996 S500 sedan V8 has developed a tremor/timing problem during periods of increased torque in the 1000-1500 RPM driving. There is almost a pulse-like fluxuation of the RPM (slight, but enough to be felt) which is slower (2-3 times per second) at idle, and grows to a shimmy like speed at 1400RPM. I noticed it gets worse in warmer/hotter temps (especially above 80-degrees F and living in Dallas, TX this is a big issue!). Adding Red Line Fuel Treatment to my premium fuel also helps smooth it a bit.
The dealer said it sounds like a timing issue (MAF sensor?) but before spending $$$$$$ with them I'd like to see if there is a likely problem I can use alldataDIY to fix myself.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
Rob
The dealer said it sounds like a timing issue (MAF sensor?) but before spending $$$$$$ with them I'd like to see if there is a likely problem I can use alldataDIY to fix myself.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
Rob
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Could also be an injector issue, remember the car is over 10 yrs old. One injector that sticks occassionally could cause that. I would lean to that area rather than the MAF.
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Thanks - I actually was checking out the injectors yesterday - I did the math and the vibrations come out to once per cylinder firing... and I used to get a misfiring error code for cylinder #1... hmmm... your reply seems to confirm this.