[Chris Langley]

Hi All,
I am new to the forum and just recently bought an SLK350 which we are very happy with, however the other day he engine light came on without any warning, the fault codes were P0172 and P0175 [engine running too rich] which I reset to see if any symptoms transpired well unfortunately the light as come in again whilst my wife was driving, she was in traffic at standstill and noticed hat just before the engine revs dipped down just before the light came on, the car seems to be running fine any ideas what could be at fault I am thinking possibly the MAF? any advice would be appreciated.

 

[mchild]

Hi All,
I am new to the forum and just recently bought an SLK350 which we are very happy with, however the other day he engine light came on without any warning, the fault codes were P0172 and P0175 [engine running too rich] which I reset to see if any symptoms transpired well unfortunately the light as come in again whilst my wife was driving, she was in traffic at standstill and noticed hat just before the engine revs dipped down just before the light came on, the car seems to be running fine any ideas what could be at fault I am thinking possibly the MAF? any advice would be appreciated.

Chris,

There are a number of things that could be contributing to the CEL. You would benefit from having the car hooked up to the MB Star Diagnostic System which will probably provide you with much more data as what has contributed to the engine performance and the CEL. In addition to main dealers, many better equipped independent repair shops will have the Star system.

 

[Chris Langley]

Thanks for you're advice mchild, I shall get this done and post the results.

 

[jbanks15]

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[i860]

Hi All,
I am new to the forum and just recently bought an SLK350 which we are very happy with, however the other day he engine light came on without any warning, the fault codes were P0172 and P0175 [engine running too rich] which I reset to see if any symptoms transpired well unfortunately the light as come in again whilst my wife was driving, she was in traffic at standstill and noticed hat just before the engine revs dipped down just before the light came on, the car seems to be running fine any ideas what could be at fault I am thinking possibly the MAF? any advice would be appreciated.

Seem that both banks are suffering of a rich condition, i will be incline to say that your maf could be faulty.

 

[mchild]

Seem that both banks are suffering of a rich condition, i will be incline to say that your maf could be faulty.

I agree. A session with DAS will help to confirm before he starts spending money on parts and labor.

 

[Chris Langley]

Well the car is finally in for diagnostic today, fingers crossed on the problem/solution. Update to follow.

 

[DSSG]

Probably an MAF or Oxygen Sensor. Since it is on both banks, it is probably the MAF. Take it out and clean it. If that doesn't work, replace it. Only go to dealer as a last resort!

 

[Chris Langley]

Thanks for your info Dssg, New from the garage is MAP sensors not really sure what these are or what they do. But for a change the warranty company will pay (not what I was expecting to hear TBH) just need to wait till the CEL comes back on.

 

[Chris Langley]

Hi All,
To keep you updated the garage swapped out the MAP sensors, and four days on the engine light has come back on going back in Friday when hopefully they'll look at swapping the MAF meter? I guess they were looking to the cheapest parts first as the problem.

 

[Chris Langley]

Dear all,
Rather than keep updating with nothing to update you with I have finally had my car fixed they have replaced the Mass Air Flow Meter as some of you mentioned originally and we seem to working OK at last.