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Mercedes SLC Camshaft Sensor Issue

I'm having some trouble with my 2016 Mercedes SLC gasoline engine. Recently, it's been starting poorly, and the engine power seems reduced. I ran a scan, and it's showing a defective camshaft sensor with an error stored in the memory. The report suggests the cable or plug connection could be the issue. Has anyone experienced something similar? I'm also getting concerned about potential timing issues and the possibility of the engine stalling. Thinking the repair will cost about 95€. Any thoughts on where to start, especially regarding the crankshaft and camshaft position?

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Sounds familiar. I had a similar issue with my SLC. Rough starts and loss of power are definitely annoying. Check the wiring harness and connector for the camshaft sensor itself. Look for corrosion or damage. A faulty crankshaft sensor can mimic those symptoms too, so it might be worth a check. When the camshaft position is out of sync, the engine can have timing issues. Was your engine stalling?

Thanks for the quick reply! Good to know it's potentially something simple. You mentioned a crankshaft sensor too. Is that something I can easily check myself, or would it be better to take it to a mechanic? I'm not sure about how to diagnose the timing issues myself. I haven't had the engine stalling yet, but I'm worried it might happen.

Given the symptoms and the error code, focusing on the camshaft sensor is a good start. If the wiring and connections look fine, replacing the sensor might be necessary. If you're not comfortable checking sensor signals with a multimeter, I'd recommend a workshop. Stalling engine can happen with bad timing. Better to be safe than sorry, especially if you suspect timing issues.

Appreciate the advice. Took it to the workshop and, as suggested, it was the camshaft sensor connection. They cleaned it up, and it seems to have fixed the problem. Thanks again for the help!

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