MERCEDES-BENZ CLK 200 Kompressor (271.
942) 2002 - 2006 November 18, 2022
SmartPACK
THE ENGINE RUNS ON 3 CYLINDERS
Symptom
The engine runs on 3 cylinders
Possible fault codes:
P0301 - Cylinder 1 misfire detected
P201B - Inlet manifold runner control (IMRC), actuator voltage too low (bank 1)
P201C, 008 - Cylinder 2 misfire detected
Cause
Cylinder 1:
Damaged exhaust valve
Solutions
Connect the diagnostic tool
Check the knock sensor parameters
Check the oxygen sensor parameters
Check the engine parameters
If a fault is found, proceed as follows:
Swap the injectors from cylinders 1 and 2
Swap the spark plugs from cylinders 1 and 2
Swap the ignition coils from cylinders 1 and 2
Check all the parameters again
If the symptom is still present, carry out the following checks:
Check the temperature difference between the catalytic converter inlet and outlet 50 °C
Cylinder 1:
Check the primary ignition coil signal
Check the injector signals
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MERCEDES-BENZ CLK 200 Kompressor (271.942) 2002 - 2006 November 18, 2022
SmartPACK
If the signal is correct, proceed as follows:
Check the cylinder compression pressures
Expected value:
Minimum pressure (bar) 11
Cylinder 1:
If the displayed value is different, proceed as follows:
Remove the cylinder head
Check the exhaust valve for damage; renew if necessary
Renew the valve seat
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