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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 01:51 AM
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Exclamation Shaking!!!
My car started shaking today as i slowly approached a full stop on a light. felt like the cars going to die on me but when i put it in neutral and gave it a bit of gas itstop shaking but did it again everytime im dlowing down and about to stop. Any HELP??? Thanks
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 03:06 AM
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Could possibly be your MAF sensor
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 03:09 AM
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Exclamation ill try!
it all started after i changed my oil. how would i know if its the MAF??
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check motor mounts
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Maybe a vacuum hose that got pulled loose.
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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Wer is the hose located? No idea wer to begin I'll check the mounts then I'll keep u guys posted
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Originally Posted by riannausa
My car started shaking today as i slowly approached a full stop on a light.
So it doesn't shake when just sitting at idle? If so, then a Mercedes' service bulletin suggests your problem may be weak bushings in the mounts for the lower control arms. Weak bushings would also be indicated by a knocking sound when you drive over gravel or some types of bumps in the road.
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