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G Klasse diesel CEL and stalling issue

My 2008 Mercedes G Klasse diesel is throwing a CEL and stalls at idle sometimes It's got 186290 km on the clock I suspect a fuel tank ventilation system leak I think the defective activated charcoal filter might be the culprit messing with the emission control system and air flow Is anyone else battling similar EVAP system gremlins or pressure sensor woes? Fuel efficiency is suffering too

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rainerfuchs7

Sounds familiar I had similar stalling issues with my G Klasse It also turned out to be related to the fuel tank ventilation and emission control system Think of it like a blocked airway in a human body the engine can't breathe properly Have you checked for any obvious cracks or damage to the hoses connected to the charcoal filter? What's the exact error code you're getting?

konstantinblitz48 (Author)

Good analogy Regarding error codes it's P0441 which points to evaporative emission control system incorrect purge flow I visually inspected the hoses seemed fine though hard to be certain without a smoke test Are you suggesting your charcoal filter was also to blame?

rainerfuchs7

That's the code I had as well While the hoses might look okay there could be a tiny split causing a vacuum leak Yes replacing the charcoal filter resolved the issue for me completely If you're not comfortable diagnosing further I'd recommend taking it to a workshop that specializes in Mercedes They'll have the right tools to properly diagnose the EVAP system

konstantinblitz48 (Author)

Thanks for confirming My gut feeling was leaning towards the charcoal filter I'll swing by my local mechanic I appreciate the cautious advice and shared experience It looks like a new filter should do the trick The repair bill came to around 275€

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