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1997 Mercedes-Benz S420 4.2L Hesitation
Posted to European Driveability on 9/7/2011 9 Replies

Hi all, need some help. The S420 is falling on its face at take off. The timing is being retarded by ecm. With codes erased and vehicle cold it does fine. As soon as it warms up and goes into closed loop operation, it just losses all power. Fuel pressure good....

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car Vehicle Data

1997 Mercedes-Benz S420

VIN WDBGA43G8V
Engine4.2 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsHesitation
OccursHot, Under Load

Trouble Codes

P0325Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction
P0330Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction
P1386Camshaft Position Sensor 'B' Circuit Malfunction
Message Closed w/Summary

car Vehicle Data

1997 Mercedes-Benz S420

VIN WDBGA43G8V
Engine4.2 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsHesitation
OccursHot, Under Load

Trouble Codes

P0325Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction
P0330Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction
P1386Camshaft Position Sensor 'B' Circuit Malfunction