Symptom Diagnostics
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420, and 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
For symptom diagnostic chart reference, refer to the following list.
- Engine starts and accelerates poorly when cold. See Fig 1.
- Engine does not start. See Fig 1.
- Engine has uneven idle. See Fig 1.
- Engine has insufficient output. See Fig 1.
- Engine runs unevenly (shakes). See Fig 2.
- Engine runs unevenly (misfiring). See Fig 2.
- Engine surges after cold start. SeeFig 2.
- Transition failure during warm-up. See Fig 2.
- Transition failure when warm or high fuel consumption. See Fig 2.
- Engine vibrates. See Fig 2.
- EPC MIL (A1e43) illuminates and EA is in "limp-home" mode. See Fig 2.