I have an R350 with 103k miles and it is throwing a 0016 code. When I turn off the check engine light it will stay off for a couple of days and then come back on. The engine runs just fine other than that. I know that usually that means balance shaft failure and major engine work. I have looked and the engine number is not in the range of the effected engines. I have swapped the camshaft position sensor and put new adjuster magnets on the right side of the engine. Any thoughts?

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tgmiller77
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1995 E320 Wagon 132,000mi
1999 E320 Wagon 97,000mi

Checking the basic camshaft position will show if the balance shaft is the problem.

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I guess I need to take it in to the dealer. Since it is just that one code 0016 or 1200, is that a good sign? Doesn't the balance shaft throw a 1200 and 1208. Have you seen a balance shaft failures on an engine that supposedly is out of the affected engine number range? If not the balance shaft is the magnet the most likely suspect?

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tgmiller77
1997 Land Rover Discovery 158,000
1995 E320 Wagon 132,000mi
1999 E320 Wagon 97,000mi

Yes, I'm curious myself... hopefully it's just the harnesses to the cps.... but if not, i saw a youtube video on lining up the engine at 305 degrees to check the balance shaft "alignment."
I have a 2006 E350 and have been told that my engine was an early production that also was not affected by the balance shaft issue.

ANYBODY?

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