When to change purge valve on Mercedes Benz?
Removal instructions for the Purge Valve found on the 03-05 C230 M271 engines. The removal is also very similar to cars from the year range (ie. SLK). The valve is often changed for p0455 EVAP large leak or for excessive ticking. Loading…
What are the common problems with Mercedes Benz C230?
I have drive a 2005 C230 Kompressor Sport with 304k miles. It’s unbelieveable how amazing the engine still runs and sounds (it’ll last you). I’ve mainly run into issues with my catalytic converter (2 times in 1 year) and currently my ABS sensor and ESP modules. I’ve also had a problem with my fuel pump.
How can I fix ticking sound in my Mercedes?
Remove the vents on both sides of the center console and the tabs that hold black cage to the dash. Locate the stepper motors and the broken linkage. Replace what’s broken. Re-sync the stepper motors by turning the ignition on. See if it works properly. Once you’ve tested that everything works normally, put back all the parts removed.
How much does it cost to repair a Mercedes dashboard linkage?
The linkage itself is relatively cheap. However, the process of replacing it takes hours, especially for beginners. If you would like to take it in, instead, repair centers charge up to $500 for their service due to the time required to disassemble and reassemble dashboard components.
Removal instructions for the Purge Valve found on the 03-05 C230 M271 engines. The removal is also very similar to cars from the year range (ie. SLK). The valve is often changed for p0455 EVAP large leak or for excessive ticking. Loading…
Remove the vents on both sides of the center console and the tabs that hold black cage to the dash. Locate the stepper motors and the broken linkage. Replace what’s broken. Re-sync the stepper motors by turning the ignition on. See if it works properly. Once you’ve tested that everything works normally, put back all the parts removed.
The linkage itself is relatively cheap. However, the process of replacing it takes hours, especially for beginners. If you would like to take it in, instead, repair centers charge up to $500 for their service due to the time required to disassemble and reassemble dashboard components.
What is the function of the purge valve?
Its function is to create a vacuum in the gas tank and fuel line system so that fume is sucked into the engine to burn instead of venting to the outside atmosphere. So it is normal for it to run and will throw a code if it is stuck and not functioning.
What should I do if my fuel system purge valve is ticking?
You may try to clean it : Pull both hoses and spray come MAF cleaner into the Purge Valve, let it dry out before putting them back on. See if that quiet it down.