Mercedes OBD/OBD2 Codes >> C230K/240/280 – CL500/600 – CLK320 – E320 – S320/420/500/600 – SL500/600 – SLK230 (1993 – 2002)

Model:C230K/240/280 (202) • CL500/600 (140) • CLK320 (208) • E320 (210) • S320/420/500/600 • SL500/600 (129) • SLK230 (170)
Year:1993-02
Engine identification:104.941/944/994, 111.943/947/973/975, 112.910/911/920/921/940/941, 119.980/981/982/985, 120.982/983
System:Bosch ME  1.0/2.0/ME-SFI 2.1

Accessing and erasing

  • The engine control module (ECM) fault memory can only be accessed and erased using diagnostic equipment connected to the data link connector (DLC).

Trouble code  identification

OBD-11 codeFault locationProbable cause
PO, P2,UORefer to OBD-11 trouble code tables–
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 motoriNG condenser blower motor – malfunctionWiring, engine coolant blower motor/AIC   condenser blower motor, ECM
P1182C-Ciass 06/97 – : Starter motor relay – defectiveWiring, starter motor relay, ignition switch, ECM
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
P1300Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor(s) – m;: lfunctionWiring, flywheel ring gear damaged, CKP   sensor(s)
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
P1386Engine control module (ECM), bank 1, 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
P1443Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve(s)- defectiveWiring, hoses, EVAP canister purge valve(s)
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)
P1491NC system – pressure too highA/C 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
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
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)