Mercedes OBD/OBD2 Codes >> C-Class – CL – CLK – E-Class – M-Class – S-Class – SL – SLK (2000 – 2005)

ModeLYearEngine identificationSystem
C-Class  (202)2000111,  112
  • Bosch ME 2.0/2.1/2.8
  • Siemens ME SIM4
C-Class  (203)2000·05111,  112
Cl (215)2000·04113
ClK (208)2000·03111,  112, 113
ClK (209)2004112, 113
E-Class  (210)2000·03111 , 112,  113
M-Class  (163)2000·04111,112,113
S-Class  (220)2000·04112, 113
SL (129)2000·02112, 113
SL (230)2002·04112, 113
SLK (170)2000·04111, 112

General information

  • Engine control module (ECM) incorporates self-diagnosis function.
  • Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate if certain faults are recorded.
  • ECM operates in backup mode if sensors fail, to enable vehicle to be driven to workshop.

Accessing

  • Trouble codes can only be displayed by using a Scan Tool connected to the data link connector (DLC) 1 

    – 38-pin- C-Ciass (202), fJ – 16-pin­ C-Ciass (203), E-Ciass (210), M-Ciass (163), S-Ciass (220), CL (215), CLK (208), CLK (209), SL (129), SL (230), SLK (170).

Erasing

  • After the faults have been rectified, trouble codes can be erased by using a Scan tool connected to the data link connector (DLC).

Trouble code  identification

OBD-11 typeFault locationProbable cause
PO,P2,UO   DRefer to OBD-11 trouble code tables–
P0801Engine coolant blower motor/AIC condenser blower motor – malfunctionWiring, engine coolant blower motor/AIC   condenser blower motor
P0802Intake manifold air control solenoid – malfunctionWiring, intake manifold air control solenoid
P0803Supercharger (SC) bypass valve motor – malfunctionWiring, SC bypass valve motor, ECM
P0805Supercharger (SC) pressure – incorrectSupercharger (SC) bypass valve motor sticking, intake leak/blockage, SC, ECM
P0806Supercharger (SC) clutch – malfunctionWiring, SC clutch, ECM
P0809Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/camshaft position (CMP) sensor – signal incompatibilityIncorrect valve timing
P0811CAN data bus, ignition switch control module – malfunctionWiring, ignition switch control module, ECM
P1000Transmission shift lever control module- defectiveTransmission shift lever control module
P1031Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1 – malfunctionWiring, connector, H02S
P1146Mass air flow (MAF) sensor(s)- malfunctionWiring, intake leak, MAF sensor(s)
P1147Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor(s)- malfunctionWiring, ECT sensor(s)
P1148Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor(s)- malfunctionWiring, IAT sensor(s)
P1149Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor(s) – malfunctionWiring, hose(s), MAP sensor(s), ECM
P1162Throttle position (TP) sensor(s)- malfunctionWiring, TP sensor(s)
P1163Engine oil level switch – malfunctionWiring, engine oil level switch, ECM
P1177Engine oil sensor, quality/level/temperature – malfunctionWiring, engine oil sensor
P1178Engine oil sensor, level – implausible signalWiring, oil level, engine oil sensor
P1179Engine oil sensor, quality – implausible signalWiring, engine oil sensor
P1180Engine oil sensor, temperature too highWiring, engine oil sensor
P1181Engine coolant blower motor!NC condenser blower motor – malfunctionWiring, engine coolant blower motor/AIC   condenser blower motor, ECM
P1182Starter motor relay – defectiveWiring, starter motor relay, ignition switch, ECM
P1183Cylinder cut-out solenoid, bank 1 -defectiveWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid
P1184Cylinder cut-out solenoid, bank 2 – defectiveWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid
P1185Engine oil sensor, quality – water in oilEngine oil
P1186Fuel shut-off- recognisedWiring, cruise control actuator, mechanical fault, ECM
P1225Intake manifold air control solenoid – malfunctionWiring, intake manifold air control solenoid, ECM
P1233Throttle actuator- mechanical faultThrottle actuator tight/sticking
P1235Supercharger (SC) pressure – incorrectSupercharger (SC) bypass valve motor sticking, intake leak/blockage, SC, ECM
P1236Supercharger (SC) clutch – malfunctionWiring, SC clutch, ECM
P1300Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor(s) – malfunctionWiring, flywheel ring gear damaged, CKP   sensor(s)
P1355Cylinder cut-out solenoid, bank 1 -solenoid stuck openWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid
P1356Cylinder cut-out solenoid, bank 2 -solenoid stuck openWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid
P1357Cylinder cut-out system ON, cylinder 2, 3, 5 or 8 – inlet valve still openingMechanical fault
P1358Cylinder cut-out system OFF, cylinder 5 -exhaust valve not openingMechanical fault
P1359Cylinder cut-out system OFF, cylinder 2 -exhaust valve not openingMechanical fault
P1360Cylinder cut-out system OFF, cylinder 3 -exhaust valve not openingMechanical fault
P1361Cylinder cut-out system OFF, cylinder 8 -exhaust valve not openingMechanical fault
P1366Cylinder cut-out system, throttle switch-over valve – malfunctionWiring, throttle switch-over valve
P1380Cylinder cut-out system OFF -one inlet valve of a cylinder is not openingMechanical fault
P1384Knock sensor (KS) 1, bank 2 – malfunctionWiring, KS
P1385Knock sensor (KS) 2, bank 2 – malfunctionWiring, KS
P1386Engine control module (ECM). knock control – defectiveFuel contamination, mechanical fault, ECM
P1397Camshaft position (CMP) sensor(s)- malfunctionWiring, CMP sensor(s)
P1400Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid -circuit malfunctionWiring, EGR solenoid, hose(s), ECM
P1420Secondary air injection (AIR) valve/solenoid – defectiveWiring, fuse, AIR valve/solenoid, ECM
P1437Catalytic converter temperature sensor, bank 1 – defectiveWiring, catalytic converter temperature sensor, ECM
P1443Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve(s)- defectiveWiring, hoses, EVAP canister purge valve(s)
P1444Catalytic converter temperature sensor, bank 2 – defectiveWiring, catalytic converter temperature sensor, ECM
P1453Secondary air injection (AIR} pump relay- defectiveWiring, fuse, AIR pump relay, ECM
P1463Secondary air injection (AIR) system- defectiveWiring, hoses, AIR pump relay, AIR valve/   solenoid
P1490Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve(s)- defectiveWiring, hoses, EVAP canister purge valve(s)
P1491AIC system – pressure too highAIC control module trouble code(s) stored
P1519Camshaft position (CMP) control, bank 1 – mechanical faultCamshaft position control system
P1522Camshaft position (CMP) control, bank 2 – mechanical faultCamshaft position control system
P1525Camshaft position (CMP) actuator, bank 1 – defectiveWiring, CMP actuator, ECM
P1533Camshaft position (CMP) actuator, bank 2 – defectiveWiring, CMP actuator, ECM
P1542Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor – signalWiring, APP sensor, ECM
P1550AIC compressor torque – implausible signalAIC trouble code(s) stored
P1551AIC compressor clutch cut-offWiring, incorrect AIC control module, ECM
P1570Ignition switch control module/ECM – attempted theft/data bus/not compatibleWiring, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s), ignition switch control module, ECM
P1580Throttle motor, bank 1, TPM/ISC – circuit malfunctionWiring, throttle motor, ECM
P1581Throttle motor, bank 2, TPM/ISC – circuit malfunctionWiring, throttle motor, ECM
P1584Brake pedal position (BPP) switch – malfunctionWiring, BPP switch, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s)
P1587Engine control module (ECM), bank 1 & 2 – supply voltageWiring, connectors, ECM
P1588CAN data bus, central locking control module -·   malfunctionWiring
P1589Engine control module (ECM), bank 2, knock control – defectiveFuel contamination, mechanical fault, ECM
P1603CAN data bus, ignition switch control module – malfunctionWiring
P1605Acceleration sensor,” ESP/ASR system -rough road signal, comparison of wheel speedsTrouble code(s) stored in other system(s)
P1632Engine control module (ECM), bank 2 – internal faultECM
P1641Engine control module (ECM), bank 1 & 2 – TP   signalWiring, ECM
P1642Engine control module (ECM) – incorrectly codedECM coded for MT with AT fitted
P1643Engine control module (ECM) – incorrectly coded/   data busECM coded for AT with MT fitted, wiring
P1644Transmission control module (TCM) – supply voltage lowWiring, TCM trouble code(s) stored
P1666Cylinder cut-out solenoid, bank 1 or 2 – does not openWiring, cylinder cut-out solenoid
P1681Engine control module (ECM), crash signal – plausibilityWiring, connectors, SRS control module trouble code(s) stored, ECM
P1747CAN data bus, TCM/instrument panel – malfunctionWiring, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s)
P1750Transmission shift lever control module – supply voltage low .Wiring, multifunction control module, transmission shift lever control module
P1817Reverse lamps – open/short circuitWiring short to ground/positive, supply voltage open circuit, reverse lamps switch
P1832Transmission shift lever control module – short circuitWiring, connector, transmission shift lever control module
P1833Transmission shift lever control module – open circuitWiring, connector, transmission shift lever control module
P1856Transmission shift lever recognition – malfunctionTransmission shift lever control module
P1860CAN data bus, VSS signal, rear axle – malfunctionWiring, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s)
P1861CAN data bus, VSS signal, rear axle – malfunctionWiring, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s)
P1875CAN data bus, transmission shift lever control module – malfunctionWiring, transmission shift lever control module
P1876CAN data bus, VSS signal – malfunctionWiring, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s), electronic traction control (ETC) module
P1904CAN data bus, TCM/instrument panel – malfunctionWiring, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s)
P1906CAN data bus, stop lamp switch – malfunctionWiring, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s), electronic ignition switch
P1910Transmission shift lever control module- supply voltage highWiring, multifunction control module, transmission shift lever control module
P1911Transmission shift lever illumination – open circuitTransmission shift lever control module
P1912Transmission shift lever control module, range switch – implausible signalStored trouble code(s), transmission shift lever control module
P1925Transmission shift lever control module, immobilizer signal – plausibilityWiring, trouble code(s) stored in other system(s), electronic ignition switch, transmission shift lever control module