MERCEDES-BENZ CLK 200 Kompressor (271.

942) 2002 - 2006 November 18, 2022

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THE ENGINE RUNS ON 3 CYLINDERS

Symptom
The engine runs on 3 cylinders

Possible fault codes:

P0301 - Cylinder 1 misfire detected

P201B - Inlet manifold runner control (IMRC), actuator voltage too low (bank 1)

P201C, 008 - Cylinder 2 misfire detected

Cause
Cylinder 1:
Damaged exhaust valve

Solutions
Connect the diagnostic tool
Check the knock sensor parameters
Check the oxygen sensor parameters
Check the engine parameters

If a fault is found, proceed as follows:

Swap the injectors from cylinders 1 and 2
Swap the spark plugs from cylinders 1 and 2
Swap the ignition coils from cylinders 1 and 2
Check all the parameters again

If the symptom is still present, carry out the following checks:

Check the temperature difference between the catalytic converter inlet and outlet 50 °C

Cylinder 1:
Check the primary ignition coil signal

Check the injector signals

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MERCEDES-BENZ CLK 200 Kompressor (271.942) 2002 - 2006 November 18, 2022

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If the signal is correct, proceed as follows:

Check the cylinder compression pressures
Expected value:
Minimum pressure (bar) 11
Cylinder 1:
If the displayed value is different, proceed as follows:
Remove the cylinder head
Check the exhaust valve for damage; renew if necessary
Renew the valve seat

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