Mercedes-benz C230 C0242 Engine Error Code
When you check Mercedes-benz C230 car engine light came on code C0242 the reason should be ABS Warning Light. However Mercedes-benz manufacturer may have a different definition for the C0242 OBD-II Diagnostic Chassis (C) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.

To solve C0242 Mercedes-benz C230 problem, you'll have to remove the muffler, crankcase and other components blocking the valve chamber. Then, remove the cylinder head bolts (label for easy re-installation) Adjust the jaws of the valve spring compressor until they touch the top and bottom of the valve chamber Push the tool in to compress the spring and tighten the jaws Remove the retainers and lift out the valves , compressors and springs
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Mercedes-benz C230 C0242 OBD-II Diagnostic Chassis (C) Trouble Code DescriptionMercedes-benz C230 car C0242 OBD-II Trouble Code When traction control is active, the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). sends a serial data message to the Engine Control Module (Reason For Mercedes-benz C230 C0242 CodeThe reason of Mercedes-benz C230 C0242 OBD-II Engine Error Code is C0242 Engine Control Module Indicated Traction Control Malfunction. |
If your vehicle failed a C0242 Mercedes-benz C230 test and the Check Engine Light is NOT on, chances are you have a problem with the OBDII system, a burned out MIL lamp, or a faulty catalytic converter. The converter is essentially an afterburner that cleans up the exhaust after it exits the engine. The OBDII system uses a ownstream oxygen sensor to monitor the efficiency of the converter, and it should detect a drop in converter efficiency if the converter has been contaminated or is failing (ignition misfiring, leaky exhaust valves, and oil burning can all damage the converter). What you want to look C0242 Mercedes-benz C230: Any conditions that might cause ignition misfire, an overly rich or lean fuel condition, or loss of compression.
Mercedes-benz C230 C0242 Possible Solution :
Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Signal Malfunction The PCM counts the number of times vehicle speed transitions from 0 to a calibratable speed. After a calibratable number of speed transitions the PCM expects that the PSP input should have changed. This DTC is set if the transition is not detected. Vehicle towed with engine running Power steering hydraulic concern was repaired but DTC was not erased PSP switch/shorting bar damaged SIG RTN circuit open PSP circuit open or shorted to SIGRTN PCM damaged Check, if possible, if vehicle was towed or power steering service was performed. Observe PSP V PID while checking wires for intermittents.
What does fault code C0242 mean for Mercedes-benz C230 ?
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