98' S500 dead throttle
02-16-2023, 01:39 PM
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98' S500 68' 280SE
98' S500 dead throttle
Hey guys, im having an issue with the throttle body not responding at all to the gas pedal.. this happened after i accidentally ran the car out of fuel idling and consequently killed the battery.. i tried disconnecting battery and discharging system by touch cables together but no help, also tried throttle reset procedure still nothing.. anyone had this happen? Thanks.
02-19-2023, 04:10 AM
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MY'14 W212 M276 3.5NA @55kMi
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Hey guys, im having an issue with the throttle body not responding at all to the gas pedal.. this happened after i accidentally ran the car out of fuel idling and consequently killed the battery.. i tried disconnecting battery and discharging system by touch cables together but no help, also tried throttle reset procedure still nothing.. anyone had this happen? Thanks.
I presume you have a drive-by-wire throttle body, correct? Does this engine still start?
The ECU is the module in charge of the TB, IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MONITORED with dual reverse circuits.
I think you may be facing nothing but an old fashioned LIMP MODE. You car knows it is currently dangerous to be driven. It wants you to be aware of that by refusing to perform as it used to.
Your problem may be with the gas pedal just as well as the TB.
It may cost $3k to fix or 50¢. A local expert shop may help rush you back on the road.
