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2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 5.5L Poor Idle Quality
Posted to European Driveability on 8/10/2018 6 Replies

The engine has an uneven idle - not a clear miss. P0015 was pending after a 15 min test drive, but everything else was clear or had not set. Can a cam retard issue on both bank 1 cams cause an idle problem? The car has good accelleration.

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car Vehicle Data

2008 Mercedes-Benz S550

VIN WDDNG71X18
Engine5.5 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans7-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

P0012Intake Camshaft Position System Performance - Retarded
P0015Camshaft Position 'B' Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
P0301Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
P0455EVAP System Very Large Leak Detected
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car Vehicle Data

2008 Mercedes-Benz S550

VIN WDDNG71X18
Engine5.5 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans7-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

P0012Intake Camshaft Position System Performance - Retarded
P0015Camshaft Position 'B' Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
P0301Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
P0455EVAP System Very Large Leak Detected