2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 (W211) — Repair Solution

5.0L M113.967 8cyl 24v SOHC MPFI Petrol Auto · Engine Surging · Engine

Mercedes-Benz E500 (W211) Engine Surging Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: E500 (W211)
Year: 2003
Engine: 5.0L M113.967 8cyl 24v SOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Surging

Customer Complaint

Intermittent hunting/jerking at low speed.

Problem Summary

When slowing down to go around a corner or taking off and then backing off the accelerator, rolling forward and only doing less than 10kph intermittently feels like vehicle can’t make up its mind if in first or second.

Feels like jerking and sometimes feels quite violent so much so that the foot goes on the brake to slow it down until it goes away.

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Quick Facts

CodeMERW203143
Vehicle2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 (W211)
Engine5.0L M113.967 8cyl 24v SOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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