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Modifying any car comes with a price. Your wallet will definitely get thinner but you may also encounter strange issues along the way. Here are some weird problems I've had with My 2003 Mercedes E55 AMG and a tip for any modified M113k engine.
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16 thoughts on “I sort of fixed my e55 amg by beating the crap out of it! then it broke again”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars The rocket280z says:

    I can tell you this much. If you leave a Bluetooth/wifi OBD dongle plugged in and you run the Throttle learn, Transmission adaptation reset, or clear adaptations though the 36pin connector using a multiplexor(which I'm sure you did after you installed the new Throttlebody because it's standard procedure), it will cause it to shift exactly the way you described. It's like you let off the throttle before you completely disengaged the clutch on a manual trans(because these cars shift gears using lift throttle shifts just like you do in a manual. This can/will also damage the "main", "Overload protection", also known as the "Smog Pump" relay. Make sure you replace it with one of the same rating and brand if you can. The different brands have different internals, which can affect timing between the throttle and clutch engagement during shifts. Sounds odd, but I assure you it does.
    So, I recommend NEVER leaving a OBD dongle in a m112 or m113 powered mercedes. I suspect this affects more Mercedes than that, and Chrysler products with 722.6 and similar engine and trans ecus.
    Chargers
    Challengers
    Jeeps
    996 and 997 Porsches
    Etc. You can look up cars with 722.6 on Wiki, there's others.
    Solving the problems caused by this may not be completely reversible, but I replaced the engine ecu and it fixed it for the most part. You can also reflash the ecu maps using ktag, or I assume SDS.
    I bet there's thousands of folks out there with this problem, since it's pretty popular nowadays to use the OBD dongle to broadcast engine parameters to a display…

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars gorillazzz says:

    I got a p0155 code any suggestion to fix? have long tube headers

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars L F says:

    My e55 has same problem…zero traction. Items installed…
    – 83mm sc pulley,
    – 68mm crank pully
    – kleeman headers,
    – ecu/tcu tune by eurochged,
    – 550cc injectors,
    – heat exchanger
    – split cooling w/ ice tank in trunk with rule 2000 pump
    – looped fuel rail
    – Johnson intercooler pump
    – billet aluminum iddler pulleys
    I just bought 19in Goodyear eagle f1 tires for the rear and traction is absolutely horrible! Even flooring it while going 55mph can sometimes cause the back end to slide way out. Flooring it at a standstill is completely out of the question. Cant really put the petal to the floor at all if its in first gear. Hopefully tires will much better traction when the weather is warmer. Aside from no traction I absolutely love this car!

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars D Olusanya Ibukun Training says:

    Love your channel! Your honest, humility, hard work, & attention to detail are truly movtiating & entertaining. Keep doing what you're doing, you truly inspire me to do more with my channel.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars M&N Distribution says:

    I think that car has SBC breaking? That may cause issues

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nicholas Williams says:

    Your really convincing me to get a AMG e 55

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JD JD says:

    $150 for a smoke machine? You can rent my grandma for $50 and a pack of Marlboros 🚬

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark Hallam says:

    Amazing videos even though I’m generally a BMW fan.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tony Chavez says:

    Cool vid, but always remember that car was never designed or intended to be a drag racer.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jaime Villalobos says:

    Try Indy 500 tires

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars criticaljim1 says:

    Love the adaptive transmission drive cycle information – really good information right here!

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars steamboat75043 says:

    Funny you should mention it kind of thing, I have had/built a few forced induction cars. The Buick Regals 84-87 factory shop guide states the tune up procedure as sort of the same. Unplug the battery for 10 minutes then drive car at 3/4 throttle a few times – car tunes itself. They had 3 coil wasted spark electronic systems (no distributor back then even) and an exceedingly good knock sensor that let the turbo spool up to 15 psi. You could tap the radiator neck on the block with a screw driver while watching timing with a strobe and see the timing jump back as computer thought car was knocking. Found this all out when dealership wanted to charge $135 (1985) for tune up and I questioned them on procedure and the service manager said replace plugs (ok) retorque carb bolts (really? fuel injected you dope) and then had to hook to their computer to 'tune' it. I quoted factory shop guide to the guy including page number/paragraph. They then charged $36 to do the plugs and never f-ed with me again. Enjoying your videos as considering an AMG and your info is extremely helpful. Another fun one was a 90 Mk VII with whipple blower. Fun while it lasted! 😉 😛

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sevket Eris says:

    do a burnout to warm up tires 😛

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars kahn sejour says:

    What do you think about the cls55?

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Mudzingwa says:

    hi, can you please help me i have a check engine light on my 2007 c230 v6 with a 272 engine after i checked it i got the fault code
    0746 self adaptaion of mixture formation at partial load for the right cylinder above the permissible limit
    0750 self adaptaion of mixture formation at partial load for the left cylinder above the permissible limit

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars LegitStreetCars says:

    Who else is living that Modified Mercedes lifestyle?

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