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check engine light
Please help. I have a 1993 190e. Just got it. Everything seems to be running fine. The check engine light came on after I had driven it about 300 miles. It stays on but I don't notice any problems. I am taking it for an emissions test tomorrow. ANy thoughts?? Thanks for your time.
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* Problem with the check engine MIL is that it could be on for any of a number of things. Good news is that they are all emissions-related and don't portend some engine disaster.
* Give yourself any help you can by first checking for fault codes (at the rectangular data plug). Also check for on-off ratio faults (at the circular plug). Popular culprits are oxygen sensor, EGR malfunction, coolant temp sensor. Don't think that problems like a leaking fuel-evap system or a damaged catalytic converter will turn the light on in a '93 190E. * Have read posts on this forum about getting the fault codes scanned at one of the parts stores if you don't have a scanner (maybe Autozone or Autowize?). Note that your car doesn't have an OBD data plug. |
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THanks
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A lot of the 1993 190E's were California versions. That version has a "self-diagnostic" capability. IF your car is that version there will be a pushbutton & RED LED on the diagnostic connector at the RR of the engine compartment.
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MERCEDES Benz Master Guild Technician (6 TIMES) ASE Master Technician Mercedes Benz Star Technician (2 times) 44 years foreign automotive repair 27 Years M.B. Shop foreman (dealer) MB technical information Specialist (15 years) 190E 2.3 16V ITS SCCA race car (sold) 1986 190E 2.3 16V 2.5 (sold) Retired Moderator |
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* Coachjm, how did this turn out? What put out the light??? Hopefully someone didn't just reset it, 'cause it'll be back!
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I thought in most emmission testing required states, a check engine light on was cause for failing the test? I dont have to test where I am, So I am going off what i have heard...
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Christopher Henkel 1990 190E 2.6 - Arctic white SOLD 1986 190E-16v - Blauswartze 1993 300CE - SOLD 2003 W208 CLK 320 Cabriolet - Magma Red |
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