Check engine light: CLS 350

[cls350doc]

Hi,

My Christmas present is a nice amber check engine light on my car.

Annoying as it is, I need your advice.

OK, car is CLS 350 2006 M272 engine, 60,000 miles. Car is driving wonderfully, and the light came on on Christmas Eve after being parked at work for few hours.

No performance issues, and the light has been constant.

I have just recently had my conductor plate changed and a full service.

Unfortunately due to the holiday period it is difficult to get the codes read, but I am suspecting balance shaft issues here.

I am aware of court case regarding this issue, and essentially would like to know if someone has or is in a similar situation.

My aim is to get the codes checked via an independent company and then if likely balance shaft then take it to Mercedes. I understand that Mercedes would contribute 70-100% of the costs here, please correct me if I'm wrong. The latter case was in USA, but presume it applies worldwide....I hope.

Your opinions and suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

V

 

[edc]

Those class action 'lawsuits' won't help you here. Find a friendly local member of neighbour with a generic code reader.

 

[gunning]

Sadly as far as I'm aware those laws do not cover a worldwide dealer network.

I looked into it a while back as I had a clk280 (same issues relate) and as far I could make out nobody in the UK unless under mb warranty from the first 3 years had ever been successful in getting a contribution. It's a big old cost for this job sadly, they do say it's supposed to cause mild performance issues so fingers crossed yours is ok.

 

[cls350doc]

thanks

Thanks for the replies.

I went to my friends, and the scan showed fault P0016, right sided shaft.

I know likely this requires balance shaft replacement, but have read that it may be simply the sensor.

I would appreciated the response from PCS/Wayne Gates regarding cost of this. My mechanic quoted my £3000 and my budget is £2-2500.

I'm tempted to go to Mercedes and see if they offer a goodwill gesture, but that will just waste money if they don't.

Any help is really appreciated and I am happy to travel anywhere in the UK.

Thanks

V