sspeed
MB Enthusiast
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- Apr 19, 2009
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- 2006 CLK320 CDi
Thank you all for you replies..
I went to view the 2007 example of the c320 cdi today..
I drove the 51 miles to view it and the guy was outside leathering it off and saying "isnt it a great example" etc, etc..
He then said "I suppose you will want to drive it?"
"Yes' I said..
"Oh well I must tell you its in Limp home mode"
I drove it and yes its smooth with a smooth gear change etc but it felt totally gutless and wouldnt rev.. It was like a 1 litre none turbo diesel.. There were no warning lights on the dash or anything..
He said "I dont suppose you know how to reset the limp home mode do you"?
It felt to me like the turbo was disconnected.. I have never experienced 'Limp Home Mode' before so I cannot say if it was or wasnt that manifestation.
I was pretty peed off with driving over 100 miles to be told it wasnt running properly.. Had he never heard of a phone call ?
Other than that the car was very, very nice condition..The rear seats looked like they have never been sat on..
Have to admit that the comments about shut off motors and crank oils seals has tarnished my zest for getting one of these cars..
In this day and age thats just NOT good enough !
I went to view the 2007 example of the c320 cdi today..
I drove the 51 miles to view it and the guy was outside leathering it off and saying "isnt it a great example" etc, etc..
He then said "I suppose you will want to drive it?"
"Yes' I said..
"Oh well I must tell you its in Limp home mode"
I drove it and yes its smooth with a smooth gear change etc but it felt totally gutless and wouldnt rev.. It was like a 1 litre none turbo diesel.. There were no warning lights on the dash or anything..
He said "I dont suppose you know how to reset the limp home mode do you"?
It felt to me like the turbo was disconnected.. I have never experienced 'Limp Home Mode' before so I cannot say if it was or wasnt that manifestation.
I was pretty peed off with driving over 100 miles to be told it wasnt running properly.. Had he never heard of a phone call ?
Other than that the car was very, very nice condition..The rear seats looked like they have never been sat on..
Have to admit that the comments about shut off motors and crank oils seals has tarnished my zest for getting one of these cars..
In this day and age thats just NOT good enough !
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