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P2042 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for December 2005

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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P2042
Help Request Posted
2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L Fail save mode VIN: WDC1631542
P2042: Safty Fuel Shut off detected. Intermitted blows the fuse for coils. Connected a current clamp and when it runs ok the rising time is 2.8ms on each cylinder. When it plays up it is 14ms and draws far too much current. All 12 coils have the same time. Points to a faulty ecu. Is it possible t...
December 01, 2005