ON our 1998 E-Class, a failed evap temp sensor caused the EC light to come on. Our readings were the same as above. Based on the diagnosis, your evap temp sensor has gone kerplunk.

I didn't change it myself as the car was under warranty, but it took the dealer just a few minutes with the car...

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John Shellenberg
1998 C230 "Black Betty" 240K

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