What should I do about my Mercedes 320 CDI?
Just do it, repair and maintain yourself (you’ll need a Star C3/Xentry tool [needed for something as simple as an engine air filter change]), and allow for new glow plugs and glow plug controller. Very nice to driver, and you are right, that kind of low down torque makes for effortless driving.
What are all the codes on a Mercedes Benz?
Use an advanced OBD-II code reader to read and erase Engine CEL, Transmission, ETS, ABS, Airbag and other systems. There are also codes for other control units such as transmission, ABS, SRS, ESP, 4ETS, airbag, A/C. Mercedes-Benz can have up to 47 control units. You can NOT diagnose them with a simple OBD-2 scanner.
How reliable are the 320 CDI engine / transmission, particularly the 2008?
How reliable are actually the 320 CDI engine/transmissions, particularly the 2008? I read a lot about oil leaks – is this a serious problem? I had a 300D for 13 years and I am thinking of buying a diesel again – the torque of the 320 CDI seems to be fantastic, providing power at low rpm. But what about this leaks?
Where are the transmission codes stored in a Mercedes?
Specific codes related to the transmission are stored in the TCU (Transmission Control Unit) and come generic codes such as P0705 are stored in ECU (Engine Control Unit). You don’t need to pay anyone to read the codes; you can retrieve them yourself in a couple of minutes with the right OBD II scanner.
What are the specs of a Mercedes CLS 320 CDI?
This specs showing the detailed performance of the Mercedes CLS 320 Cdi (224PS) are an average of the information provided by the car manufacturer “Mercedes” and various tests carried out by the specialized press.
Use an advanced OBD-II code reader to read and erase Engine CEL, Transmission, ETS, ABS, Airbag and other systems. There are also codes for other control units such as transmission, ABS, SRS, ESP, 4ETS, airbag, A/C. Mercedes-Benz can have up to 47 control units. You can NOT diagnose them with a simple OBD-2 scanner.
Specific codes related to the transmission are stored in the TCU (Transmission Control Unit) and come generic codes such as P0705 are stored in ECU (Engine Control Unit). You don’t need to pay anyone to read the codes; you can retrieve them yourself in a couple of minutes with the right OBD II scanner.
Just do it, repair and maintain yourself (you’ll need a Star C3/Xentry tool [needed for something as simple as an engine air filter change]), and allow for new glow plugs and glow plug controller. Very nice to driver, and you are right, that kind of low down torque makes for effortless driving.
How reliable are actually the 320 CDI engine/transmissions, particularly the 2008? I read a lot about oil leaks – is this a serious problem? I had a 300D for 13 years and I am thinking of buying a diesel again – the torque of the 320 CDI seems to be fantastic, providing power at low rpm. But what about this leaks?
What was the repair on my 2008 CDI?
The ’08 recently had the intake flap repair which I expanded to include the oil cooler seals. Somewhat pricey repair @ $3,500ish at the dealer. Several years ago it also needed a starter @ about $700. Another job performed at the dealer which I understand required removal of the right motor mount.