limping

Hi - I bought a 2004 C200 CDI auto (with newer style interior) around 3/4 weeks ago. Since then it has been an uphill battle :( When I got it I soon discovered that it was very smokey, and it would go into limp mode almost every time it was driven for more than 10 minutes. I cleaned the EGR...

I just registered with MB Club UK, as I need some help. I’m new to this forum, and I’m no mechanic, so bear with me. I have a 2001 E320CDI Estate (automatic). It's done 160k miles. Bought it two years ago with 140k miles on the clock. I’m looking for a good specialist in SE London (where I...

Some of you are aware I've had intermittent problems with my W210 2000 E320 CDI limping when it feels like it. So far it has had the following done: New MAF New air filter New MAP sensor New thermostat New oil + filter Intake manifold removed and cleaned out EGR mod done All parts were...

Hi, My ML 270cd 52 plate 116K miles, will not do more than 3000 rpm which is a real pain it's 60miles to work and 60 back, 5 days a weeks (30mpg!!). Reading the forum post it looks like is the MAF or EGR. The MAF sounds the easiest thing to look, but where is it! I have not done any work on a...

Yes, another E230 CDi has joined the club. 2001 Avantgaurde Going into limp mode after 2 mins or so of either driving or idling - can be reset by flicking the ignition off and on again whilst on the trot. Clunky gear change when not limping and a "Red Arrow" style smoke trail in a stunning black...