w203 112 4matic 05 highway taxi

Subscribe
Aug 8, 2014 | 03:51 PM
  #1  
just bought mine with 120k has 140k in less then 4 weeks of owning... crank position sensor and I am suspecting a bad cat..... bc not getting full wot after 4k ... a little sketchy when I need to accelerate on the highway ramps... car looks nice ad comfy
Reply 0
Aug 8, 2014 | 05:00 PM
  #2  
Congrats on the new car and welcome!

Is your car throwing any errors?
Reply 0
Aug 9, 2014 | 01:41 AM
  #3  
I purchase it from one owner... unsure of the history... I am a premium subaru expert but chose to experiment and experience a different platform... anyway weird things I notice as follows, bought car ran fine. but not smooth like the beemer I test drove.. drove car but baby it... notice strange hesitation slight strange shifting and decel.. drove at the light came to a complete stop ac on beats bopping and car stalls..put car in neutral for a restart , it turn over but fail to complete start sequence. park tried again.. push car wait till cool car restart but felt like it was in limp mode..."I didnt have a sufficient obd scanner... unlike my subaru I always had a laptop for open source and could log...anyway it was crank position sensor....tried using my truck to go pick up part truck failed too with same issue....wtf?. anyway it was replaced car ran descent then notice hesitation above 4k range and wot. I change fuel filter and check pressures...plugs look done went wot bc I had access to a snapon scan tool but couldn't take it out with me to do a log of failed event but this time miss fire on 1 and 3cylinder and crank position failure.. I followed the request instructions clear code drive 3rd gear aabove 2100 rpm forr 30 sec for relearn .. also this is a question before engine start on caution advisory display the fuel light stays on. when cps went bad it stayed on even tho it was plenty of fuel then car would run and die.. I am going to replace the crank psensor... seems like when its hot it fails....I was going to check the cats and swap the coil packs with some new ones... is there any open source access on these cars... "also today I triedbthat hold accelerate trick...hmmm that work but notice rpm a little higher and starts up firm shifts were nice but as soon as you shut down rpm was lower and car was grandpa mode .. ecu n trans needs to keep it map did smell fuel tho when doing that . I dont like throwing parts on...is there an open source logger? with full access to star or ecu ? again I am new to this platform w203 112 with 140 k
Reply 0
Subscribe
Currently Active Users (1)
 
story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE