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EPC problem - 2/27/2008 5:03:11 AM

E220

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Hi everyone.I have a E220 yr 00.When i speed up and when i press on the small switch behind the accelerator,it shows me Epc problem.Can anyone help me as the car is slow and the only way to get some power is the small switch.PLZ

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RE: EPC problem - 2/27/2008 6:41:45 AM

E Cls Owner

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Your car has gone into "limp home mode"... You will not get much in the way of acceleration until the problem triggering this condition is corrected. If you have an OBD-II reader, pull the codes and post them here so that some for the forum members can assist you in sorting this out.

If you don't have a reader, then take the car to an Auto Zone store and they will pull the codes for you. Just get the codes, and the clerk's interpretation of them...

JR

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RE: EPC problem - 2/27/2008 9:10:08 AM

ohlord

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Where are you located?
pULL THE codes per above, although diesels are prone to throwing the limp mode and fine on start only to trip the mode again.Clean the EGR valve tube it is most likely blocked ,and check all hoses to the egr for wear cracks etc. symptoms also can indicate a dirty mass air sensor,crc brand maf cleaner will clean it.
More diesel members are on mercedesshop.com diesel forum.

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