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You will want to have the fault codes read out of the engine computer to see where the fault lies. P0011, P0016, and P0017 all have to do with the camshaft actuator. These faults are saying the camshaft position does...

Sounds like you have several things going on. The first code P0220 is usually set because of a variance in voltage. This is sometimes due to a loose ground connection. A mechanic should be able to look up power and...

Hello, unfortunately, this is not a service YourMechanic can offer at this time. Thanks for thinking of us though!

Hello - the lack of heater function could have 5 causes: the engine is not getting up to correct temperature (center of the gauge) due to a malfunctioning thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-thermostat), the heater control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-heater-control-valve) is not letting hot coolant...

Hello - there is no physical camshaft position sensor on this engine. This function is handled by the coil and ignition module. The error is likely a wiring problem, either with the plug wires, or the physical wiring to the...

According to the local Mercedes Benz dealer, the dates stamped on the terminals represent the month and year the batteries were manufactured. Generally, advice in the industry (this is not from MB) is don't buy a battery if the DOM...

Hi Ryan. Thanks for contacting us today. The first step that any professional mechanic would do is to correctly identify the root source of the error codes. While downloading the codes provides a starting point, physically inspecting the components in...

The lower radiator hose should be much cooler than the top hose. As engine speed increases, so too does the flow of coolant through the heater core in the passenger compartment. If the heater control valve (operated by the temperature...