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Thanks. It can be idling then revs go up on their own without touching the pedal then come down again so don't think it's that. Will have a look at the contacts on the pedal though. If pedal can be unplugged maybe worth trying.

Engine idles at 800 but of own accord gradually rise to 2000 then fall back. If I give it a rev when at 2000 they also fall back. This cycle repeats itself. Car drives fine, pulls well. No CEL or fault codes. Have tried unplugging MAF, remoiving filler cap, unplugging purge valve running...

icarsoft Problem. I have an R171 SLK350 and a C180K estate. icarsoft (i980) gives me the full range of scanning options for the SLK including the engine. The C180 covers everything but the engine, nothing appears on the list for this. I have tried upgrading it but when I input the serial...

I have a strange repetitive whirr-click noise from front of engine. The car has done this since I bought it 2 years ago. Maybe they all do it but it's quite loud. Sound file here (click download audio) Post info | SndUp Can clearly be heard building up and releasing at 0.05, 0.27 and 0.34. It...

SLK 350. I have the following fault codes up and CEL light on. Cleared and all came back immediately. Suspect they are all linked. To me they indicate there may be a common grounding issue. Or am I barking up the wrong tree here? Car runs fine. Any advice appreciated. Thanks Dave 1186...

Thanks for replies folks. I have successfully reshelled other cars in the past and it is possible that the crank can escape damage in the early stages (and it's not that bad yet), though of course unknown until strip down. Shells usually come out pretty easily, just take the cap off and...

I'm considering replacing the big end and main bearings on my SLK320. I'm well aware that it would be better to do a full engine out bottom end rebuild with reground crank, new oil pump etc but I'm on a budget and the rest of the car isn't that special to warrant the cost, it also has 135k...

Thanks again SJX No seat belt warning on mine. As I need to fix the headlight flasher plus the wheel is slightly off centre, think I'll have the wheel off again and see if I can check continuity through the squib. as it's just a collection of wires that should in theory be possible. If...

Looking at your article SJX, it seems, as I have a centre 'airbag off' light, then I must have the later system with auto child seat detector? In that case, as this centre light is going off correctly with either old seat base or new plugged in (but not if I unplug yellow plug altogether, when...

Thanks Richard and SJX SJX. Found your article very informative. Not sure what you mean here by 'flag a full air bag fault'. As far as I know, my car has only an SRS light (and of course the 'airbag off' in centre consol). SRS light is either on or off. Perhaps you are referring to a later...

Thanks Smarties. SRS light hasn't been a part of MOT until this year, hence the need to get it fixed, at least in next few months. From what I've gathered from other postings a reset isn't needed, if fixed it should go out. I could be wrong though.......

SRS light has been on for a couple of years. Always assumed seat sensor as it started when I carried a spare wheel in passengers seat. Light comes on with ignition, goes out then comes on again with a bleep and stays on. Console 'airbag off' light goes out. I have bought a supposedly new foam...

Thanks folks. Yes, it was the CPS. Bought one off ebay for £38, delivered next day, fitted easily. Has been fine since.

My 99 SLK 230K auto has developed an occasional cutting out problem. First time was last night. Reversing into a parking bay and it died (on hot engine after 10 mile run). Span over on the starter very healthily but no sign of firing. Tried it quite a few times then left it for ten mins...