SLK/R170: Blown Supercharger?
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98 slk230
Blown Supercharger?
Yesterday I was driving on some curvy roads and I was using my automatic gearing (3rd) through the corners and it does quite well. All the sudden I lose power and the car becomes very sluggish. I pull over and then when I get back on the road the car's supercharger does not seem to be engaging causing a very poor power response and even stuttering. When I step on the throttle 3/4 ways down there is no power and even stutters. I am thinking that the electronic acceleration is trying to use the supercharger which might have gone out. Has anyone else had this problem? And if so was it the supercharger or something else? If so, how much is the stock supercharger, re-built, or aftermarket brand?
Thank you in advance for your help.
-Zach
98 SLK 230 Kompressor
Thank you in advance for your help.
-Zach
98 SLK 230 Kompressor
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From: Chandler, Arizona - USA
'02 SLK32 AMG
If the supercharger is not engaging on your '98, it's probably the magnetic clutch and not the supercharger itself. There are several other things (sensors, valves, and leaks) that can make it seem like the supercharger isn't working.
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'02 SLK32 AMG
Originally posted by bamboofever
Brian_R170, do the magnetic clutches go out very often?
Brian_R170, do the magnetic clutches go out very often?
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2005 SLK 55
Check you Mass Airflow Sensor for traces of oil. I lost the seal on my S/C closed lubrication system and it covered my MAS with lubricant. The MB Tech didn't think that the oil was coming from the S/C and thought that it was, somehow, being drawn into the intake system form the engine. Shortly thereafter, my S/C failed (loud noise..but still driveable). It was replaced under warranty.
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Actually it was my Mass Airflow Sensor that went out. They replaced it (not under warranty $600) and also replaced a few other filters. The car's acceleration is much better that even before the sensor failed.
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