Check Engine Light is on
12-25-2012, 04:05 PM
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Check Engine Light is on
Hi Guys I just got a car for my wife 2006 R 350 with 45K.
Last night my battery died and I call Mercedes to jump start the car, they did now my Check Engine Light is on and not going away. What should I do.
Marry X-max all.
Last night my battery died and I call Mercedes to jump start the car, they did now my Check Engine Light is on and not going away. What should I do.
Marry X-max all.
12-25-2012, 05:30 PM
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Have it TOWED to a MB dealer. I would advise AGAINST driving it there. It could be as simple as a systems reset (less than $100) or as disastrous as your balance shaft has failed (up to $6,000). Balance shaft issue affects a large amount of MB products including the R.
To find out if you have the potential balance shaft issue, check out this post:
"If the car is built in 2007 or earlier (MY2008 or earlier) you should check the engine serial number to see if it could have the "soft sprocket" issue. You can do this without having to get the engine serial number from under the hood: 1. Get a free subscription to the EPC (EPC-net Online). 2. Start EPC and copy and paste (control-V) all but the first three letters of the VIN into the EPC. Hit return. Hit Ctrl-F6. Compare the engine serial number shown with the range for either M272 (E350) or M273 (E550).
E350 M272 Engines up to Serial No. 2729..30 468993 may have the soft sprocket problem
E550 M273 Engines up to Serial No. 2739..30 088611 may have the soft sprocket problem
I understand that you should compare all of the last eight digits to tell. I.e. a M272 with number 31 345678 should be okay.
I have seen carfaxes which show the sprocket being replaced at 25,000 miles. It is up to you whether to purchase such a car. Keep in mind that the soft sprocket metal was entering the oil for almost three oil changes before it was caught and replaced. Not good for the engine, but maybe not a big deal. If the sprocket was never replaced and the car has less than 50 or 60Kmi and not under warranty then I would be concerned if you want to take the car to 100Kmi+.
Ask the dealer to print out the VMI (vehicle maintance information). If the car was dealer-serviced the VMI will list the oil changes and any other stuff that was done. If the car was in a major accident, it may list mechanical repairs associated with the accident (replace radiator, etc.)."
To find out if you have the potential balance shaft issue, check out this post:
"If the car is built in 2007 or earlier (MY2008 or earlier) you should check the engine serial number to see if it could have the "soft sprocket" issue. You can do this without having to get the engine serial number from under the hood: 1. Get a free subscription to the EPC (EPC-net Online). 2. Start EPC and copy and paste (control-V) all but the first three letters of the VIN into the EPC. Hit return. Hit Ctrl-F6. Compare the engine serial number shown with the range for either M272 (E350) or M273 (E550).
E350 M272 Engines up to Serial No. 2729..30 468993 may have the soft sprocket problem
E550 M273 Engines up to Serial No. 2739..30 088611 may have the soft sprocket problem
I understand that you should compare all of the last eight digits to tell. I.e. a M272 with number 31 345678 should be okay.
I have seen carfaxes which show the sprocket being replaced at 25,000 miles. It is up to you whether to purchase such a car. Keep in mind that the soft sprocket metal was entering the oil for almost three oil changes before it was caught and replaced. Not good for the engine, but maybe not a big deal. If the sprocket was never replaced and the car has less than 50 or 60Kmi and not under warranty then I would be concerned if you want to take the car to 100Kmi+.
Ask the dealer to print out the VMI (vehicle maintance information). If the car was dealer-serviced the VMI will list the oil changes and any other stuff that was done. If the car was in a major accident, it may list mechanical repairs associated with the accident (replace radiator, etc.)."
12-25-2012, 06:13 PM
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Thank you for your help
Thanks I will work on it today, however do you think it may be related to battery in it an engine problem. Light was not on before jump start.
Have it TOWED to a MB dealer. I would advise AGAINST driving it there. It could be as simple as a systems reset (less than $100) or as disastrous as your balance shaft has failed (up to $6,000). Balance shaft issue affects a large amount of MB products including the R.
To find out if you have the potential balance shaft issue, check out this post:
"If the car is built in 2007 or earlier (MY2008 or earlier) you should check the engine serial number to see if it could have the "soft sprocket" issue. You can do this without having to get the engine serial number from under the hood: 1. Get a free subscription to the EPC (EPC-net Online). 2. Start EPC and copy and paste (control-V) all but the first three letters of the VIN into the EPC. Hit return. Hit Ctrl-F6. Compare the engine serial number shown with the range for either M272 (E350) or M273 (E550).
E350 M272 Engines up to Serial No. 2729..30 468993 may have the soft sprocket problem
E550 M273 Engines up to Serial No. 2739..30 088611 may have the soft sprocket problem
I understand that you should compare all of the last eight digits to tell. I.e. a M272 with number 31 345678 should be okay.
I have seen carfaxes which show the sprocket being replaced at 25,000 miles. It is up to you whether to purchase such a car. Keep in mind that the soft sprocket metal was entering the oil for almost three oil changes before it was caught and replaced. Not good for the engine, but maybe not a big deal. If the sprocket was never replaced and the car has less than 50 or 60Kmi and not under warranty then I would be concerned if you want to take the car to 100Kmi+.
Ask the dealer to print out the VMI (vehicle maintance information). If the car was dealer-serviced the VMI will list the oil changes and any other stuff that was done. If the car was in a major accident, it may list mechanical repairs associated with the accident (replace radiator, etc.)."
To find out if you have the potential balance shaft issue, check out this post:
"If the car is built in 2007 or earlier (MY2008 or earlier) you should check the engine serial number to see if it could have the "soft sprocket" issue. You can do this without having to get the engine serial number from under the hood: 1. Get a free subscription to the EPC (EPC-net Online). 2. Start EPC and copy and paste (control-V) all but the first three letters of the VIN into the EPC. Hit return. Hit Ctrl-F6. Compare the engine serial number shown with the range for either M272 (E350) or M273 (E550).
E350 M272 Engines up to Serial No. 2729..30 468993 may have the soft sprocket problem
E550 M273 Engines up to Serial No. 2739..30 088611 may have the soft sprocket problem
I understand that you should compare all of the last eight digits to tell. I.e. a M272 with number 31 345678 should be okay.
I have seen carfaxes which show the sprocket being replaced at 25,000 miles. It is up to you whether to purchase such a car. Keep in mind that the soft sprocket metal was entering the oil for almost three oil changes before it was caught and replaced. Not good for the engine, but maybe not a big deal. If the sprocket was never replaced and the car has less than 50 or 60Kmi and not under warranty then I would be concerned if you want to take the car to 100Kmi+.
Ask the dealer to print out the VMI (vehicle maintance information). If the car was dealer-serviced the VMI will list the oil changes and any other stuff that was done. If the car was in a major accident, it may list mechanical repairs associated with the accident (replace radiator, etc.)."
12-25-2012, 06:36 PM
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Yes, most likely. I had the same thing happen. Battery went out and then check engine light came on. Dealership told me NOT to drive it to them but have it towed. They replaced battery. $450. Battery is located under right passenger seat. Very complicated and time consuming. Not something you should try to do yourself. Have them perform all the recalls while you are there. There is a recent camshaft solenoid recall and there may be others that still need to be performed on yours. It's no cost to you.
12-27-2012, 12:10 AM
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You would not belive this: so i removed a negative from battery easy to do left the car for 2 days in garage and all problems went away. My mechanic told me that all components got dry and no problems at all. Happy.
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03-27-2015, 09:11 PM
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No reason to have a heart attack every time the check engine light goes on.
I gather it went on while you where starting or when it was running. How did the running compare to before? Sound, Power, etc. If the engine seems to run fine, there is no reason to panic. Check coolant, check oil, Check for any obvious hose breaks etc.
I also had a check engine light go on. The mechanic just took the car for a ride, said OK no panic, schedule an appointment.. its ok to drive with check engine light on.
They eventually replaced a sensor in the particulate filter. But frankly, from other experiences with this dealer, it may have been something very simple but they did a big warranty job for no reason just to make money.
I gather it went on while you where starting or when it was running. How did the running compare to before? Sound, Power, etc. If the engine seems to run fine, there is no reason to panic. Check coolant, check oil, Check for any obvious hose breaks etc.
I also had a check engine light go on. The mechanic just took the car for a ride, said OK no panic, schedule an appointment.. its ok to drive with check engine light on.
They eventually replaced a sensor in the particulate filter. But frankly, from other experiences with this dealer, it may have been something very simple but they did a big warranty job for no reason just to make money.
04-03-2015, 12:37 AM
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The rear trunk latch can also be a possible cause of battery draining. I had 2 replaced on my 08 R350, they keep running all night when they go bad and you'll have a dead car in the morning.
YOu can actually replace the battery without removing the passenger car seat although the dealer charges labor for removing the seat... which isn't really needed. just slide the seat all the forward and in the highest position. You will be able to access it perfectly. Be careful pulling back the carpet.
YOu can actually replace the battery without removing the passenger car seat although the dealer charges labor for removing the seat... which isn't really needed. just slide the seat all the forward and in the highest position. You will be able to access it perfectly. Be careful pulling back the carpet.
