S550 idle problem
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2005 C230, 2007 S550
Just wanted to let you know, I had the same exact symptoms. When in traffic, or at a stop - the car would idle rough when going 1-2 mph. Check engine light came on about 2 weeks later. Took it to MB and the return code was p303. Misfire on the #3 cylinder. They said it's caused by a faulty exhaust valve. $8000 job, but my warranty is covering it. Well, atleast some of it. MB quoted them 22 hrs to fix, and warranty company is saying 14 hours going by Mitchell Labor guide. I have to pay the difference if they don't agree. My car is still in the shop, should get it back next month. Hopefully this info helps you out. No one knew why my car was idling rough until the check engine light came on. You can read my thread below if you like, although in my thread I didn't post any symptoms.
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-s-class-w221/445386-2007-s550-bad-cylinder-new-post.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-s-class-w221/445386-2007-s550-bad-cylinder-new-post.html
#28
Sorry guys I havent been on forum lately but as far as my car it still has the problem and I been to the dealer so many times they can't seem to find out what's wrong with the car because they basically just work off what the computer tells them
So I have to wait until my check engine light comes on,I have had this car for over a year with the same problem and no check engine light came out till this day.mb service sucks!
So I have to wait until my check engine light comes on,I have had this car for over a year with the same problem and no check engine light came out till this day.mb service sucks!
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(1960) 300d, S550 AMG S500 S600 560SEL
Sorry guys I havent been on forum lately but as far as my car it still has the problem and I been to the dealer so many times they can't seem to find out what's wrong with the car because they basically just work off what the computer tells them
So I have to wait until my check engine light comes on,I have had this car for over a year with the same problem and no check engine light came out till this day.mb service sucks!
So I have to wait until my check engine light comes on,I have had this car for over a year with the same problem and no check engine light came out till this day.mb service sucks!
#30
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Just wanted to let you know, I had the same exact symptoms. When in traffic, or at a stop - the car would idle rough when going 1-2 mph. Check engine light came on about 2 weeks later. Took it to MB and the return code was p303. Misfire on the #3 cylinder. They said it's caused by a faulty exhaust valve. $8000 job, but my warranty is covering it. Well, atleast some of it. MB quoted them 22 hrs to fix, and warranty company is saying 14 hours going by Mitchell Labor guide. I have to pay the difference if they don't agree. My car is still in the shop, should get it back next month. Hopefully this info helps you out. No one knew why my car was idling rough until the check engine light came on. You can read my thread below if you like, although in my thread I didn't post any symptoms.
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-s-class-w221/445386-2007-s550-bad-cylinder-new-post.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-s-class-w221/445386-2007-s550-bad-cylinder-new-post.html
Cool lagoon, where were you on this one. Is the best you can say is check electrical, fuel and mecanical?? Wow go mop the floor bud.
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(1960) 300d, S550 AMG S500 S600 560SEL
So a compression check would have revealed this problem, then further steps to determine the exhaust valve seat probably was wallowed out.
Cool lagoon, where were you on this one. Is the best you can say is check electrical, fuel and mecanical?? Wow go mop the floor bud.
Cool lagoon, where were you on this one. Is the best you can say is check electrical, fuel and mecanical?? Wow go mop the floor bud.
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#37
Well my warranty expired and nothing was fixed they told me they can't fix it unless there stupied computer shows them the problem.i will be taking it to a local mechanic to see if he can finally solve the problem.as for that valve you guys are talking about I think that was already replaced.seems that wasn't the problem.
#38
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I stumbled on on this post and my car has the identical symptoms occasional rough idle and this strange down or up shift which feels like somebody has rear-ended you. So I had to post and see if this was ever resolved I realize it is quite old. Btw, my car is an 08 S550 with 160k miles. Well maintained however. Thanks in advance