1997 Mercedes-Benz C200 (W202) — Repair Solution

2.0L M111.941 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto · Misfire / Misfire Codes · Engine

Mercedes-Benz C200 (W202) Misfire / Misfire Codes Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: C200 (W202)
Year: 1997
Engine: 2.0L M111.941 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 197,331
Area: Engine
Category: Misfire / Misfire Codes

Customer Complaint

The engine is running rough and the lights are staying on {{pic1}}.

Problem Summary

The engine has a misfire, and the rear lights are staying on. The engine starts and idles fine but backfires when accelerating. When the engine is running, all of the rear lights are staying on but are dull. If the RH tail light assembly is unplugged while the engine is running it will stall and not restart.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeMERCC97130
Vehicle1997 Mercedes-Benz C200 (W202)
Engine2.0L M111.941 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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