Thank you very much. Thanks again, Frank...you do indeed know your stuff.
replaced an A/C fan motor. I have a 2007 Mercedes Benz c280. I have seen these coolant temp sensors cause a one time malfunction. Qualified Mercedes Benz Diagnostic Technician - 20+ years experience - Workshop Foreman for MercedesBosch Certified Master Tech. I have a feeling that it is the crank position sensor that is the problem. Skip navigation Sign in. The diagram I referred to is hard to read, but it appears that the sensor is mounted into the cylinder head, on the driver's side of the engine, under the air box tube. Car seem to periodically lose power I was driving down the highway yesterday on a hot day and the temperature symbol went on with the white color. With the ducts off remove the front engine cover. Wonderful service, prompt, efficient, and accurate. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts.
For the first few minutes... no upshift at all gear stays 1st. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. The coolant tank is full and the temp gauge is only at 80-85. If you do not have a retaining pin you can use a 5mm Allen key.You can now get access to the temperature sensor behind the idler pulley. Equip cars, trucks & SUVs with 2007 Mercedes Benz C280 Coolant Temperature Sensor from AutoZone. We have the best products at the right price. Remember if there area is too tight for you to work in, or you are getting really frustrated just take a few minute and remove the air pump (please see our article on how to remove your air pump). It looks like the 1995 c280 you have been helping me with has got too many problems. The old gasket may stay in the engine; make sure you remove it before installing the new sensor.Installation is the reverse of removal.
The cover is held on by five clips and will easily come off with hand pressure.Next use an E10 (reverse Torx socket) and driver. Lurch. I'll attach some instructions.I remove them with a e10 and a 1/4" drive ratchet. Take care to make sure the belt is properly seated on all the pulleys, follows the right path. When reinstalling it, we have provided a picture below to help you.Make sure you disconnect the ground terminal (red arrow) from the battery before you begin this project.You will need to remove the two air inlet ducts (red arrows) as well as the front engine cover (yellow arrow) to get access to the air filter housing on top of the engine.Remove each duct by compressing them towards the engine (red arrow) and slipping them off the air inlet.With the ducts off remove the front engine cover.
The picture shows a cylinder head without the pump. It may leak out a cup at most.On your C-class model, the vacuum pump is in the way. The sensor itself is located below the air pump and between the thermostat and coolant pump housing. We have decided to buy another car.My 2007 Mercedes c280 has a "gurgling sound from engine, when accelerating fast.
Squeeze the electrical connector (red arrow) and remove it from the sensor.Use a flathead screw driver and slide the clip (red arrow) that holds the sensor in place up towards the air pump, you will not be able to pull the clip all the way straight up and out with out removing the air pump.You will be able to see the groove that is formed by the thermostat housing (yellow arrow) and coolant pump that the clip (red arrow) sits in.Slide the clip off to the side and pull the sensor out from the engine.The old gasket (red arrow) may stay in the engine; make sure you remove it before installing the new sensor.This photo illustrates where the old gasket (red arrow) should have been on the sensor.
Your diagnosis was right on the mark. Search. have my mechanic take a look at it tomorrow.