Other Fuel System Problems of Mercedes Benz SLK230

Mercedes Benz SLK230 owners have reported 2 other fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common other fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Other Fuel System related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK230

Problem Category Number of Problems
Other Fuel System problems
2

Other Fuel System problem #1

Refer to your complaint # odi 10305858 I just received. I had exactly the same problem. My dealer fixed the problem, and I quote from the service record: there is appx 3-second delay with acceleration then vehicle surges forward. 30 throttle control, speed control systems 2010 c 1 170-300-01-04 pedal 1 2010 d. Huber 1 sop today total cost to repair before taxes = $437. 80 75806 1. 4 perform short test, had code p2002 for gas pedal sensor. Test pedal sensor values. Found voltage out of pedal potentiometer too low. Replace gas pedal. Erase code. There is you problem. It is not the driver. It is the gas pedal assembly. It is a safety issue if one needs to be able to accelerate quickly to avoid trouble.

Other Fuel System problem #2

I was driving home from the dealer and the gas gauge was between a half and a quarter and I ran out of gas !!! gas gauge on these cars are defected . . .



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