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Direct-Hit Test Details

Confirmed Fix Vehicle Application:

2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 3.2L Hotline Archive # 362158

2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240 2.6L 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 3.2L

2001 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L 2001 Mercedes-Benz E320 4Matic 3.2L 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L

Customer Concern: Tests/Procedures:

Engine light is on with no acceleration. Fault code is P0120. 1. Connect scan tool and monitor voltages of pedal sensor B37. Signal 1 (Accelerator pedal position: Idle speed):[0.2...0.5] V Signal 2 (Accelerator pedal position: Idle speed):[0.1...0.5] V Signal 1 (Accelerator pedal position:Kickdown):[4.3...4.8] V Signal 2 (Accelerator pedal position:Kickdown):[2.1...2.5] V 2. If voltages are out of specification verify correct reference voltage to sensor by measuring between pins 6 (Black/White wire) and pin 1 (Blue/Grey wire) on pedal sensor connector. Voltage needs to be between 4.75 and 5.25 volts. 3. Test throttle body voltages with scan tool. Potentiometer #2 signal voltage ignition on, accelerator pedal position CTP 0.3-0.9 VDC, WOT > CTP value Potentiometer #1 signal voltage Ignition on, accelerator pedal position CTP 4.0-4.6 VDC, WOT < CTP value. 4. Test mass air flow sensor voltage. Sensor signal voltage must start KOEO around 1 volt and go up as engine RPMs increase. This can also be seen under air sensor volume output, output value must go up not down.

Potential Causes:

Pedal Sensor Throttle Body Wiring With new sensor the throttle stops must be relearned. Use compatible scan tool and perform adaptations. ALWAYS verify charging system voltage is correct. P0120, P203b Brian Franta 87893

Tech Tips:

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Confirmed Fix Summary

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Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor B37, Throttle Body, Throttle Body Relearn Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor B37 Pedal Value Sensor Throttle Body

Confirmed Fix Details

Tech Reported Fix Details Confirmed Fix

Alan Takeshita January 04, 2010 Chris Meyers August 21, 2009

2001 Mercedes-Benz C320, 3.2L * Replaced Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor B37 42,939 miles 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 3.2L * Replaced Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor B37 Replaced Throttle Body Performed Throttle Body Relearn Had to send to dealer to perform relearn. Fault code did not go away with new parts installed until the relearn was performed.

Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor B37 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor B37, Throttle Body, Throttle Body Relearn

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160,000 miles Autoworks October 30, 2009 Menkes02 December 21, 2009 2001 Mercedes-Benz E320, 4Matic 3.2L * Replaced Pedal Value Sensor 40,000 miles 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320, 4Matic 3.2L * Cleaned Throttle Body - CLEANED THROTTLE BODY - Confirmed Fix Similar Vehicle Match Pedal Value Sensor

Throttle Body

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