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Old Mar 9, 2018 | 09:59 PM
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HELP. Check Engine Light

Hello All,

VIN: WDDNG71XX7A045821

I am having a really hard time of getting a check engine light to go away. When I get the code ran its comes up a P0022.
I have replaced the cam shaft magnets several times along with the sensors.

Sometimes the light will not be on at start, and then comes on 5-10 mins later.
Sometimes it will stay off for a week, and then randomly come back.

I have only used top fuel grade, and I have used the chevron techron fuel system cleaner.
I have only got the car serviced at the MB dealer. Is it possible they could have used a different viscosity of oil and thats why the code is being thrown?

What are some other option to try and get this fixed? I don't think I fall under the balance shaft issue, but please advise me if I am wrong about that.

The dealership is not really much help, they tend to mess up (scratch, bump, ding, not tighten bolts etc.) more than they do good.

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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JoshS550
I don't think I fall under the balance shaft issue, but please advise me if I am wrong about that.
273 clean point is 30 088611, 30 026829 is within affected range. MBUSA offers sliding-scale extended warranty coverage for replacement of balance shafts and idle gears up to the lesser of 10 years/125,000 miles. Most likely this warranty has expired for your vehicle. Have independent check timing chain guide rail per attached bulletin.
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