clk2000
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Hello all,
I need help with this damn W208 CLK 230 Kompressor. This thing has been doing my head in for nearly 2 years now !!
I am at the end of my tether .. hold on .. this could take a while ..
It all started when I bought this car, checked it over, no EML or running issues. Great I thought, but little did I know that the previous owner had removed the damn EML bulb Grrr.
I replaced the bulb and it seems the damn thing hasn't gone back off since for one fault or another. Ready for this list ? .. here comes a nervous breakdown ..
Random codes and I mean EVERYTHING and some codes are back for the 3rd and yes, I said 3rd fault code for the same new unit already replaced.
Changed so far and faults found. Both MAP sensors, Both throttle bodies, pre cat Lambda, complete auxiliary air system, Camshaft sensor swimming in oil (replaced), de oiled Engine harness, ECU plug and ECU itself. Fusebox cover (seems like previous owner got so P'd off with it, he ripped it off in temper), water Pump replaced, all service items, coolant hoses , water pressure cap as the hoses were collapsing when cooling down, vacuum lines to auxiliary injection system. Faults range over the replaced units continuously and the car throws codes up when it thinks it will and non specific times. Could be 10 mins .. could be 4 hrs of running.
The list of codes I can't recall at the moment, there are so many from P2036 through all the other codes associated with brand new units that have only been on the car in some cases a matter of minutes.
My logic is telling me that possibly the main ECU is at fault, as this is where all the sensors come together. Surely sensors that are brand new shouldn't go out within minutes and now for the 3rd time ? This car has only done 200 miles in the last 2 years and I even booked it for an MOT to have it refused as the CO readings were so high, the analyser couldn't cope with it and blanked out their screen. on that occasion, I got back home and read the codes to find 9 (yes, I will repeat that) 9 different codes. Reset the codes and randomly, could be 1 come back to up to 5 at once returning.
Can someone with a clear head advise whether they think I could be on the right track with the ECU ? or am I just blowing bubbles here ? .. Is this car doomed for the scrap heap after spending close to a grand on parts on this thing ?
I need help with this damn W208 CLK 230 Kompressor. This thing has been doing my head in for nearly 2 years now !!
I am at the end of my tether .. hold on .. this could take a while ..
It all started when I bought this car, checked it over, no EML or running issues. Great I thought, but little did I know that the previous owner had removed the damn EML bulb Grrr.
I replaced the bulb and it seems the damn thing hasn't gone back off since for one fault or another. Ready for this list ? .. here comes a nervous breakdown ..
Random codes and I mean EVERYTHING and some codes are back for the 3rd and yes, I said 3rd fault code for the same new unit already replaced.
Changed so far and faults found. Both MAP sensors, Both throttle bodies, pre cat Lambda, complete auxiliary air system, Camshaft sensor swimming in oil (replaced), de oiled Engine harness, ECU plug and ECU itself. Fusebox cover (seems like previous owner got so P'd off with it, he ripped it off in temper), water Pump replaced, all service items, coolant hoses , water pressure cap as the hoses were collapsing when cooling down, vacuum lines to auxiliary injection system. Faults range over the replaced units continuously and the car throws codes up when it thinks it will and non specific times. Could be 10 mins .. could be 4 hrs of running.
The list of codes I can't recall at the moment, there are so many from P2036 through all the other codes associated with brand new units that have only been on the car in some cases a matter of minutes.
My logic is telling me that possibly the main ECU is at fault, as this is where all the sensors come together. Surely sensors that are brand new shouldn't go out within minutes and now for the 3rd time ? This car has only done 200 miles in the last 2 years and I even booked it for an MOT to have it refused as the CO readings were so high, the analyser couldn't cope with it and blanked out their screen. on that occasion, I got back home and read the codes to find 9 (yes, I will repeat that) 9 different codes. Reset the codes and randomly, could be 1 come back to up to 5 at once returning.
Can someone with a clear head advise whether they think I could be on the right track with the ECU ? or am I just blowing bubbles here ? .. Is this car doomed for the scrap heap after spending close to a grand on parts on this thing ?
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