Where is the accelerator pedal sensor on the ML320?
This 01 ML320 was going into reduced power mode aka limp home mode due to a problem with the accelerator pedal position sensor. Code P0120 was set. The sensor is located on the firewall and actuated by a cable from the accelerator pedal. Loading…
How does the throttle sensor work on a Mercedes?
Instead, there is a potentiometer that detects the position of the gas pedal. This signal is sent to the Engine Control Unit which analyzes the pedal position and several other sensor inputs which then sends the signal to the throttle body to open and close the throttle valve.
Is there a problem with the Mercedes possition sensor?
Mercedes-Benz throttle body or throttle position sensor found on C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLK-Class, SLK-Class may fail causing idle issues, no idle or poor acceleration. Symptoms of defective Mercedes throttle body or throttle position sensor include: A common problem that you may notice is that the car drives fine under normal acceleration.
What to do if your throttle possition sensor has failed?
If you determine the throttle position sensor has failed on your Mercedes-Benz you will need to address this problem right away. In most cases, you will get code P0120 or P012x. Your options are to replace it with a new throttle position sensor. Mercedes-Benz dealerships would be happy to help you or any Indepdement mechanic.
This 01 ML320 was going into reduced power mode aka limp home mode due to a problem with the accelerator pedal position sensor. Code P0120 was set. The sensor is located on the firewall and actuated by a cable from the accelerator pedal. Loading…
When to replace the throttle possition sensor on a Mercedes Benz?
If you determine the throttle position sensor has failed on your Mercedes-Benz you will need to address this problem right away. In most cases, you will get code P0120 or P012x. Your options are to replace it with a new throttle position sensor.
Mercedes-Benz throttle body or throttle position sensor found on C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLK-Class, SLK-Class may fail causing idle issues, no idle or poor acceleration. Symptoms of defective Mercedes throttle body or throttle position sensor include: A common problem that you may notice is that the car drives fine under normal acceleration.
Why is my Mercedes W163 ML accelerator pedal not working?
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Why does my ML not start while driving?
One might be the cause of the battery drain or not starting then your ML may have lost the key information. If it wouldn’t start or it stop while driving but after say 30 minutes it would start and run normally then it might be your crank shaft position sensor. $50 sensor back of engine drivers side about 10 minutes to diy fix.
Can a pre 2000 ml lose its settings?
On the early pre 2000 ml’s the aam can loose it’s settings when disconnected from the battery. These can include the ignition key sync or even the keys rfid information. If when you try to start it starts then run some for maybe a half second before shutting down this could be your problem.
What happens if you turn off the Aam on a 2000 ml?
STARTS UP SHUTS DOWN BATTERY WENT DEAD CHANGE IT NOW IT WONT STAY RUNNING. It will if u keep it running for 10 minutes.. On the early pre 2000 ml’s the aam can loose it’s settings when disconnected from the battery. These can include the ignition key sync or even the keys rfid information.
One might be the cause of the battery drain or not starting then your ML may have lost the key information. If it wouldn’t start or it stop while driving but after say 30 minutes it would start and run normally then it might be your crank shaft position sensor. $50 sensor back of engine drivers side about 10 minutes to diy fix.
On the early pre 2000 ml’s the aam can loose it’s settings when disconnected from the battery. These can include the ignition key sync or even the keys rfid information. If when you try to start it starts then run some for maybe a half second before shutting down this could be your problem.