What does the camshaft solenoid do?
A: The cam timing solenoids rotate the camshaft a bit to change when the intake and exhaust valves open and close. This improves performance and fuel economy, especially on small engines. Your engine will continue to run, but not at its best until you replace the solenoids.
What was the problem with the camshaft adjuster on my Mercedes?
She took it in for the annual service and, upon arriving, found out their was a recall of the camshaft solenoid. The camshaft solenoid was replaced and the dealership determined that the rattling sound was a faulty camshaft adjuster that would take about $3,931 to replace.
Why is my C230 Kompressor making a rattling sound?
My wife’s C230 Kompressor (2005) has been making a strange rattling sound when started for about 6 months and she recently took it to our local Mercedes dealership. She took it in for the annual service and, upon arriving, found out their was a recall of the camshaft solenoid.
What is the adjuster on a Mercedes Benz?
The solenoid bolts onto the gear, and also attaches to the end of the camshaft. So, as the gear is rotated by the timing chain, the solenoid can then control the offset of the camshaft relative to the gear. The gear itself is called the “adjuster”.
What is the price of a camshaft adjuster?
The camshaft is $478 ($343 at parts.com). The adjuster and the solenoid are related, but only because the solenoid is what controls the adjuster. Basically, what you have on the front of each camshaft is a gear that is driven by the timing chain.
She took it in for the annual service and, upon arriving, found out their was a recall of the camshaft solenoid. The camshaft solenoid was replaced and the dealership determined that the rattling sound was a faulty camshaft adjuster that would take about $3,931 to replace.
My wife’s C230 Kompressor (2005) has been making a strange rattling sound when started for about 6 months and she recently took it to our local Mercedes dealership. She took it in for the annual service and, upon arriving, found out their was a recall of the camshaft solenoid.
How do you replace the camshaft sensor on a Mercedes?
Visit the link below to check current prices. Follow these steps to replace the camshaft position sensor on your Mercedes-Benz E, C, S, CLK, ML Class and other models. Open the hood and locate the camshaft position / hall sensor. Unplug the electrical connector from the camshaft position sensor. Remove the bolt using E-8 Female Torx socket.
How long does it take to replace a cam on a Mercedes?
In this article, we discuss Mercedes Camshaft Position Sensor / Camshaft Hall Sensor (CAM) problems, symptoms and how to replace the CAM yourself. Replacing the Camshaft Position Sensor (also referred to as Camshaft Hall Sensor) on a Mercedes-Benz is very easy and can be completed in less than 15 minutes, assuming you have the right tools.