S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

Check Engine Light

Old Dec 5, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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The check engine light came on Friday - and a huge miss and loss of power. The dealership has not been able to determine why, but they tell me the 8th cylinder is not firing. They replaced the plug and wire, but still no joy.

Any ideas?
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Old May 8, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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My wife was driving the car and all of the sudden she lost power and the car stopped. The check engine light came on and the car will not start. It will roll over, however dies instantly.

Were you able to resolve the issue and how much did it cost.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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Just be glad your Airmatic is still working.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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Just be glad your Airmatic is still working.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by powerplyer
My wife was driving the car and all of the sudden she lost power and the car stopped. The check engine light came on and the car will not start. It will roll over, however dies instantly.

Were you able to resolve the issue and how much did it cost.
I would go to the dealer and have them hook it up to diagnostics. Even if you don't fix it there, they'll tell you what the problem is for a fee. It could be a number of things. Good luck.
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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You cannot use 'free' and 'dealer' in the same sentence.
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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Sorry to wake up an old thread but the airmatic joke got me laughing.
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by nelsonr
The check engine light came on Friday - and a huge miss and loss of power. The dealership has not been able to determine why, but they tell me the 8th cylinder is not firing. They replaced the plug and wire, but still no joy.

Any ideas?
find a competent dealer or indy benz shop...
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