Symptom Diagnostics

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 12 other vehicles, including the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C280, and 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

For symptom diagnosis 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 2.
Engine runs unevenly (shakes). See Fig 2.
Engine runs unevenly (misfiring). See Fig 2.
Engine surges after cold start. See Fig 2.
Transition failure during warm up. See Fig 2.
Transition failure when warm or increased fuel consumption. See Fig 3.
Engine bucks, jerks. See Fig 3.
EA is in "limp home" mode. See Fig 3.

Fig 1: Symptom Diagnostics (1 Of 3)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fig 2: Symptom Diagnostics (2 Of 3)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fig 3: Symptom Diagnostics (3 Of 3)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.