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11-01-2016, 02:56 PM

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SLK320 Low Power

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Posted By Air&Road

The top works very well on these cars. It is not...

The top works very well on these cars. It is not uncommon for the cylinders to leak. The cylinders are very expensive from MB, but there is a very competent cylinder rebuilder in the NW US that...

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10-31-2016, 02:01 PM

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SLK320 Low Power

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Pj, the one I ran through the fence was a ragged...

Pj, the one I ran through the fence was a ragged car that I bought and fixed up on the cheap. It didn't look bad, but it was not absolutely pristine like the 320 I just bought. These cars don't...

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10-26-2016, 06:30 AM

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SLK320 Low Power

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Posted By Air&Road

Okay, I want to post my final resolution in case...

Okay, I want to post my final resolution in case it can help someone in the future.

The IAT was high and the MAF values were high at 1.09, so I took a chance on the MAF and it solved the problem. ...

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10-17-2016, 04:25 PM

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SLK320 Low Power

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Posted By Air&Road

I drove it 20 miles to town. The LTFT on both...

I drove it 20 miles to town. The LTFT on both banks seems to be stuck at 34.3 but it never set the MIL. STFT seems normal. IAT was about 25 degrees higher than normal.

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10-17-2016, 07:35 AM

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SLK320 Low Power

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Well I am not done yet. I drove several hundred...

Well I am not done yet. I drove several hundred miles in the rain on secondary roads with no trouble whatsoever. Started it Friday afternoon while warm and got a light. Started it cold in the...

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10-13-2016, 09:55 PM

Replies: 25

SLK320 Low Power

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Posted By Air&Road

I found two things. There were fuel trim codes...

I found two things. There were fuel trim codes for both banks. I found the air filter/engine cover not fitted to the mass air flow sensor such that it was not sealing properly on both ends of the...

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10-12-2016, 06:46 AM

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SLK320 Low Power

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Posted By Air&Road

I have done lots of engine performance...

I have done lots of engine performance troubleshooting, so once I get it home, give it the once over and connect a scanner, I will get to the bottom of it. My reason for starting the thread was to...

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10-09-2016, 11:44 PM

Replies: 25

SLK320 Low Power

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Posted By Air&Road

Thanks for all the replies. I did indeed get...

Thanks for all the replies. I did indeed get this car for a very good price. I was happy to buy the car for that price even with the known shortcoming

The car is a long way from me, so I did not...

Forum: Tech Help

10-08-2016, 06:28 AM

Replies: 25

SLK320 Low Power

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Posted By Air&Road

As the thread title indicates, the thread...

As the thread title indicates, the thread pertains to an SLK320 that I bought Wednesday, but have not yet taken delivery. I also have an SLK230 that I wrecked about a year ago. I indeed jumped the...

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10-07-2016, 07:41 AM

Replies: 25

SLK320 Low Power

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Posted By Air&Road

Idles great. Sounds great. Starts great. ...

Idles great. Sounds great. Starts great. Cruises great. Accelerates like it has a normally aspirated four cylinder. I expect a 320 to accelerate like a solid fuel missile.

Since I don't get...

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10-05-2016, 11:17 PM

Replies: 25

SLK320 Low Power

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Posted By Air&Road

SLK320 Low Power

I have been looking for a manual transmission 2001 SLK320 for several years and bought one today. I don't pick it up until next week, but want to get input about the low power problem.

The car is...

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