Two problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2001 Mercedes Benz 240. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The problem occurred initially in the middle of a drive. The vehicle preformed fine but when it reached 40mph the vehicle began accelerating on its own. I pulled over and turned off the vehicle. When the car starts up it immediately throttle up to about 5000 rpm regardless of the gear. When put into drive the car accelerates at all speeds endlessly. However when the brake is pressed the accelerating stops, but upon its release the car immediately throttles up again. The acceleration pedal does not jam and the car seems to have no response to its position.
Vehicle will shut down completely with no warning. While at dealership, mechanic replaced battery, fuel injectors, and fuel related components , and some other electrical parts. Vehicle continued to shut down without warning. Mechanic could not locate cause of failure. Currently vehicle was surging. Please describe details.
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems |