2002 Mercedes-Benz VITO (112CDI) — Repair Solution

2.2L OM611.980 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel Auto · Rough Running - Diesel · Engine

Mercedes-Benz VITO (112CDI) Rough Running - Diesel Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: VITO (112CDI)
Year: 2002
Engine: 2.2L OM611.980 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel Auto
Kilometres: 310,000
Area: Engine
Category: Rough Running - Diesel

Customer Complaint

The vehicle intermittently runs a little rough on cold start, briefly dropping a cylinder before clearing and running normally.

Problem Summary

When cold, the engine occasionally runs roughly for a few seconds after releasing the accelerator pedal. No smoke is emitted, and once warm the vehicle drives and idles fine. A stored DTC P1482 relating to the glow plug output stage was consistently present, returning after clearing.

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Quick Facts

CodeMER1102115
Vehicle2002 Mercedes-Benz VITO (112CDI)
Engine2.2L OM611.980 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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