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2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 1.8L Excessive Emissions, black smoke
Posted to European Driveability on 5/9/2011 5 Replies

On start up cold you get black smoke for about 50 sec. During this time the secondary air valve is open, If you close off the valve the car runs fine. This model uses air from the supercharger for air injection. does anyone know how the ECU know how much to le...

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car Vehicle Data

2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor

VIN WDBRN40J73
Engine1.8 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Black Smoke
OccursCold
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car Vehicle Data

2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor

VIN WDBRN40J73
Engine1.8 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Black Smoke
OccursCold