MERCEDES E320 CDI SWIRL FLAP MOTOR LIMP HOME MODE (PART 3)

[@MrGrinstead69]

Spot on Peter amazing help. I changed the actuator the throttle body as they where the fault codes coming out then turns out it was the swirl flap and kept blowing the 15amp fuse under the bonnet as soon as I unplugged the clip was running as normal thank you

[@Peter-it5ht]

Hi Peter Thank you so much,it worked, the resisters arrived this afternoon I removed the ducting placed the resister into the 2 middle holes , what I did do was to just fold over the ends of the resister to make it a tighter fit in the 2 holes . I then wrapped it in duck tape ( other tapes are available ) put it back together ,I then cleared the fault with my diagnostic tool and started the engine, when the fault started I could only rev the engine twice it then went into limp mode , so today on the 3rd rev 6000 rpm no problem. I cannot tell you how thankfull I am ,after having the car on the Star diagnostics , the Mercedes specialist said the swirl flap motor was not working and he recomended that the turbo should be overhauled, all in all the best part of £500 just for parts plus labour and my car out of action for a week. The only problem I have now is what to do with the 199 resister that I have left ,when I ordered them I was thinking I was ordering 2 ,a extra 1 just in case I dropped 1 or damaged 1. I am prepared to send them to a Mercedes owner having the same issue and may be he/she can send them to someone else ,it would be interesting to see how many other people it would help, how far afield they would travel and more importantly the thousand of pounds we would not be paying to Mercedes. Thanks again

[@peteramberley9952]

Glad to have been of help storries like yours make it all worth while

[@bonniechapps7101]

Hi mate I’m having the same problem would be so glad and thankfull to have some resistors 😬😬..

[@Peter-it5ht]

@@bonniechapps7101 no problem where are you ,send me your address

[@billyb7168]

Hi peter. Can you tell me what resistors they are please amd where you ordered from as id like to order some. Thanks

[@Peter-it5ht]

@@billyb7168 Hi i got them of ebay, i have just checked and they are not available , if you have an address i will be more than happy to send some to you , when i ordered them i ordered 2 it turned out they come in strips of a 100 , so i have 200 lol. Regards Peter

[@stevezivkovich4591]

Peter I would like to extend my great appreciation for helping me with this exact problem. Initially I tried cleaning the connector but that didn't cut it. However a 50 cent resistor solved all my headaches. Salutations and from Canada.

[@peteramberley9952]

And a very big welcome from your comonwelth bro

[@Skenderovski]

@@peteramberley9952 So there is no need of swirl flap motor at all, after inserting the resistor?

[@peteramberley9952]

@@Skenderovski no. I think the only reason they exist is for emissions and possibly a bit more power bottom end

[@Skenderovski]

@@peteramberley9952 How long can I drive the car this way? Isn't it going go make some problem later?

[@peteramberley9952]

@@Skenderovski I had mine in for 1 year no problems.

[@SpYucaipaSoCal]

I bought a 2012 sprinter van that had a resistor in the swirl motor connector and it ran fine until I removed it. Actually drove from Chicago to Southern California without a hitch. As fast as I wanted to go. It will be interesting to see after replacing the swirl motor if the mass air meter code stays on. Thanks

[@gumersindodiez5179]

Thanks for the solution, Peter. Well explained. Could you inform us on the OHMS OF THE RESISTOR?. I think we should all have a resistor like this in the trunk, together with the spare lamps, just in case that electric motor sudenly fails.

[@AndyTheGabbyCabby]

Hi @peter amberley I have recently had a problem with my e320 which looks like swirl flap motor trouble. I intend to send this to my mechanic to see if its the same issue. What resistor are you using? i.e ohms. When he described issue to me it sounded expensive to sod around with the motor itself. All the best.

[@peteramberley9952]

4k ohm

[@AndyTheGabbyCabby]

@@peteramberley9952 thankyou

[@mrmrsmlavender4629]

Peter, thank you very much for this fix, you just saved me 150 pounds. Cheers.

[@Ab-hl1bv]

Hello good afternoon and thank you for your professional contribution. An inquiry please. What is the value of that resistor? I have the same problem and wanted to test it. Is there no problem not having the servomotor connected? Many thanks from Spain

[@peteramberley9952]

4k ohm resistor .no problem .default is set open ,I believe they are only for emissions low readings but you will not notice any difference in performance

[@Ab-hl1bv]

@@peteramberley9952 Thanks a lot for taking care of my consultation. I have a 5k resistor can be valid? . I appreciate your contribution so professional that you are not a mechanic just changing parts. I am very grateful, a cordial greeting from Malaga Spain

[@peteramberley9952]

@@Ab-hl1bv it could work but I would get correct size as is a bit of work to make a mistake

[@Ab-hl1bv]

@@peteramberley9952 Good afternoon Mr Peter. Tomorrow I will get a resistance of 4 k. I have tried the 5 k and when testing the vehicle the turbo does not enter. The vehicle stopped working the turbo and it appears in the diagnosis short circuit in m55 and several more faults that I suppose are related. Tomorrow I will try the 4k resistance to see if it works for me and I solve that problem and I will inform you

[@Ab-hl1bv]

@@peteramberley9952 Good morning Mr Peter. How is. I tell him what happened to me in case it is what happened to him. Driving with the vehicle the turbo stopped acting without any sense, it changes perfectly but the turbo does not get to enter. I saw the video of him, so try what I saw, since I don't know exactly what his problem was due to language. The fuse is correct, what appears to me is a short circuit in the m55 and the turbo actuator. If he could give me something I would be extremely grateful. I am going to locate a 4k resistor as he instructed me. Thank you very much

[@philgeorge667]

You have saved me a lot of money, quoted £2,500 to £3,000, your way pennies to fix fantastic job well done for sharing this info.....

[@peteramberley9952]

really pleased for you .please like video and subscribe the video

[@philgeorge667]

once again you saved me a lot of money, I was just going to book it into the local garage, many thanks. by the way, I have subscribed.......

[@philgeorge667]

once again many thanks, have subscribed.....

[@ukaszjurys2475]

I have recently replaced oil cooler ,Egr cooler and swierl flaps actuator.Cleaned extremely dirty manifolds and swirl flaps. This resistor trick is working until your car will loose torque as manifolds gets clogged. mine was so dirty that failed MOT due to high emmisions (UK).

[@mroldraver]

TOP UPLOAD PETER, i aren't even bothered how you came across this by-pass, but for 19 pence its a lot cheaper than any of the alternatives, even if you have the nouse to change the shut off motor yourself. FOR OTHER MERC DRIVERS -that have the 3 pin plug, install resistor across terminals 2 & 3 ( i have a 2005 w211 E280) Follow Peters instructions and bridge as above, replace removed bits, fire up & BOOM, the flying machine is back, and after a couple of starts engine management light goes out HAPPY DAYS PLEASE NOTE- none of the additional info i have provided will not be approved by Mercedes, SO NO COME BACK TO MYSELF, but it does work!!!

[@bottosnautic49]

Hello, i have a Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD. Is it the same way to resolve my same problem? Red ray with two small stripes. Thank's.

[@Ian-do6uc]

Top man peter done this today after car been in limp mode for a few weeks and Mercedes wanting almost £500 to replace.. cost me 10p for the resistor and 30mins of my time to fix the problem and now it working like a dream... Thanks

[@blackhorse8480]

Hi mate I have the same issue .. where did you get the resistors from isit a certain voltage

[@fotovoordelig]

4k7 ohm 0.25W

[@pauljohnson1404]

The color code on the resistor shown on video does not indicate a 4.7k ohms wich should be Yellow-Vilolet-Red on a 4 band (the 4th band indicates tolerance, not important) or for what I can see one the one shown 5 band G-Blue-Black-Brown = 5.6k ohms, PLEASE clarify

[@peteramberley9952]

That was what I ordered and it worked fine. I'm not a genius in electronics but if you read the comments it worked for a lot of people .

[@pauljohnson1404]

@@peteramberley9952 Thank you for the reply, I guess at that level, it doesn't make much difference. Good job on the video and good job responding, kudos to you

[@vitormartins3672]

hello Peter and other connoisseurs. I want to remove the throttle servo motor and put the 4.7k resistor. but my doubts are: when we change this part it is mandatory to completely remove the butterflies that are in the air intake manifolds. right? As far as I know when we remove those butterfly valves the engine is making a pit in acceleration when in effort. So is it mandatory to reprogram the engine injection maps? what do i have to consider to do the full job?

[@loslajares]

Great job , when the motor is stop how is the position of the swirl flaps open or close ? Thanks

[@peteramberley9952]

The default position of the flaps are open, iv never taken a working one off tbh

[@tefimk6144]

Helloo Peter I just want to ask you does it works when my car has p2510 code it suposed to be actuator, sometimes car goes to limp mode but when I turn off the engine and turn On again it runs with no problems after few days it makes that again?? Please I need your answer!!

[@peteramberley9952]

Mine did exactly the same thing then would rest itself .I can't remember the codes anymore but it gave off quite a few codes ie air flow meter,dpf,o2 sensors.for the sake of £1.00 for a resistor I would definitely try it.

[@planespeaking]

This is a work around rather than a fix. The turbo is dripping oil at the seal because oil is being sucked in, usually via the breather because the PCV valve has failed (the rubber diaphragm perishes) Replace the PCV valve, clean the injectors, check the glow plugs, also replace the orange coloured seals, spray some maf cleaner onto the sensors. It's worth checking the DTC codes too. Another cause of the limp mode issue is the turbo actuator. The wires break of the cogs wear. It's is worth checking. Lastly the swirl flap servo motor (below the turbo inlet) might be malfunctioning or the swirl flaps themselves are worn or gummed up with carbon deposits, or both. If you're losing power this could be it. Check the turbo is okay too.

[@peteramberley9952]

No it actually fixed the problem. As did over half the other people's who left comments.

[@planespeaking]

@@peteramberley9952 No need to be defensive. Removing the swirl flap function, increases fuel consumption, reduces low end power, and increases emissions. I am aware of how it works. You can get repair kits for the swirl flaps for £25. They are made from plastic and wear. It's not a fix, as I say, it's a workaround. I didn't say it wasn't effective though.

[@peteramberley9952]

@@planespeaking it's the motor that fails

[@planespeaking]

@@peteramberley9952 Not always the sliders wear too and fail to actuate the flaps sufficiently despite the motor working I'm honestly not knocking your video, it's really helpful, just sharing my experiences and the experience of other to help people fix their car. Here's a video on the swirl flap wear and the repair kit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goKbkJiaeMhjiLM

[@maxjanasik]

I did this and it worked to stop limp mode. One question, do I need to ensure my swirl flaps are set to open? If so is there a way to see/adjust the lever manually?

[@peteramberley9952]

It should be default mode they will stay open

[@Vauxfan2k]

Hey, Would flushing out the connector and sealing with a bit of electrical tape or self amalgamating tape not have the same effect if the motor is working ? Cheers

[@peteramberley9952]

Vauxfan2k its possible and worth trying .but it could have shorted out the motor already .but if you strip it down enough to get access to the connecter for the sake of spending a couple of quid on a resister you might aswell stick it in .

[@brian-lord]

Yeah I though the same Vauxfan2k but to do so would be a real prick of a job. Much easier to do Peter's fix especially after doing research on what the Swirl Flap Motor actually does, which is nothing (as it stays open) at normal highway driving speed and has a debatable impact on fuel consumption and engine operation at low speeds. Go with Peter's fix.

[@asevr4455]

can i do it in simple way just put a wire like a brigde or i need something like yours or a fuse ?

[@peteramberley9952]

It's a computer that understands values / resistance not an open / closed circuit. That's why the resister has to be of a certain value.bit like a carburettor has to mix the exact ratio of fuel and air to work correctly

[@asevr4455]

@@peteramberley9952 aww that’s more convenient thanks for your advise 👍🏻👍🏻

[@martinvrtiak9059]

Hi Peter. I have w211 280CDi - facing issues like sometimes limp mode or sometimes the motor jerks after putting the accelerator down. My turbo + actuator was refurbished the mechanical parst and electronics but I think the electronic on actutator is in the end again. - or this hack on your video does not have nothing to do with the actuator? Today I tryied your hack with the 4,7KOhm resistor it worked, no limp mode apperared, kickdown worket bud I felt that the motor is lazy. It has no power like it have normally. So I removed the resistor and made a test drive and the car starting to fly. I read the comments and everyone say that his car is flying with the resistor but mine was working but with 50% of power. What could be the issue? Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@luboslavh1586]

Martin, It is different engine a little, but may be your swirl valve was in bad position, when you use resistor (may be because lot of mess inside intake manifold or ...?). Try again if it helps...

[@Aksoy_ibrahim]

thank you for this video, so if I understand correctly it requires a resistance of 4.7 ohm my cobien Watt? Mercedes ML 280cdi thank you

[@shukudo]

Ibrahim Aksoy yes did you try it?

[@bocancel1]

4.7 kohm not 4.7 ohm

[@zeljkojankovic]

What is the color of the resistor?which ohm is this?

[@billyzahid5904]

Hi Peter - where do you get the parts from. Sorry mate, not a mechanic by any means. I''ll order the parts and get my mechanic to sort it. Or any chance i can drop the car to you to sort out?

[@peteramberley9952]

Just search for 4k ohm resistor on eBay or amazon probley £4 for 10

[@billyzahid5904]

@@peteramberley9952Thanks Peter - can i bring the car to you to sort?

[@peteramberley9952]

@billyzahid5904 lol I'm too busy working mate I'm not a mechanic by trade and I have a million projects of my own I need to find time for

[@billyzahid5904]

@@peteramberley9952 no worries. I appreciate the reply. If you change your mind and wouldn’t making some money then let me know (Y) Billy

[@bocancel1]

Yes,work on Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD,the same engine.

[@mikaelkaz8933]

Thanks !!!! I did the same with a ceramic ressistor 4.7ohm 5 watts it dose the job but throwing a code P2010 don't know if is dangerous???

[@solomonkamani5560]

my swirl motor connector is a 5 pin. Which pins should I plug in the resistor? E200 CGI M271 ENGINE

[@marcelamakulova6331]

very good video i have the same issue i think what small stuff did u pluged in resistor or what where can i get thos thing like this please thank

[@peteramberley9952]

send me your email and i can send you one

[@richardedwards7780]

Thanks Peter! I just bought a CLK cabrio with the same engine. Will be ready if the flaps go. Is there any benefit to disable them if they're working fine? Thanks for the videos!

[@luboslavh1586]

Don't think so. It is only workaround if swirl motor fails because of oil leaking from above turbo intake (common problem in this engine) and changing of swirl motor would be difficult and laborious

[@chrisstephens6194]

In my own case a fuse that deals with this and the turbo actuator blew. So if this fix doesn't work straight away check that the actuator on the turbo is working.

[@georgeisdaman]

Hi Chris,Did it fix your problem? Which number of fuse blew? #104 on my 2008. Thanks

[@theneil6859]

Hi peter, please could you tell me the colours of the resistor you used in your video. thanks

[@davidashworth9236]

Hi peter, please could you tell me the colours of the resistor you used in your video. thanks dave ash

[@mikemarinakis305]

Hey have same problem on 09 r320 3.0 blutec .. swirl motor works but there is loose on the rode will this bypass work for that ?

[@cibo9994]

My swirls flap actuator is faulty if I do this will it work or something else will broke after few thousand miles?

[@peteramberley9952]

@cibo9994 if I knew that then I would save the planet.but by passing it shouldn't be a problem but if it worries you then change it.

[@cibo9994]

@@peteramberley9952 so I have done this wee trick car is out of limp mode but very smokey I guess is due to remap but thanks for this video sure it save money for Mercedes specialist

[@ltsgarage7780]

Where do I buy this resistor? Will this one work on my s008 Dodge Sprinter diesel engine?? I'm going to remove my complete swirl valve assembly. JB Weld in the shafts so they don't fall into my motor. Remove my swirl valve motor. Then hopefully with the little resistor. No more codes! I Hope!! So. Where to purchase said Resistor?

[@peteramberley9952]

Sounds interesting project.you can buy them off ebay ,or a good ellectronics store in the us.get a strip of 10 for about $3

[@danieldaniel3797]

I Love you, worked fine on my 320 cdi, much respect to you buddy

[@peteramberley9952]

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT HAS NOW GONE OFF AND STILL DRIVING REALLY GOOD . I HAD A LOT OF FAULT CODES STORED (IE LAMBDA SENSER /O2 ,AIRLOW SENSERS,DPF.) ALL OF WHICH CAN BE ATRIBUTED TO THE SWIRLFLAP MOTOR FAULT, I DID CHANGE ALL SENSERS BEFOR SO CANT SAY 100 PERCENT THEY WASNT FAULTY BUT NONE SOLVED THE LIMP HOME MODE .

[@mutawi3i]

after several miles without no errors the light will disappear.

[@nivaldo758]

Did you have the problem resolved properly later? Did you replaced the flap motor? Let us know. I have a similar issue with my 2008 E320 Bluetec.

[@peteramberley9952]

No i never replaced the motor the car doesnt need it .cars have run for years without any restrictions in the inlet manifolds

[@robrg6]

Hi great it's works thanks but light on and p2010 code on my ob2 my question is any problem with that's and the light gone.

[@peteramberley9952]

robrg6 unless you have a merces compatible obd reader yiu wont turn the light off ,but after about 30 turns of the ignition on and off if theres no other faults it will reset.

[@Skenderovski]

Hi Peter, great video! Guys, can this be done on R320/2007/OM642, or this hack is only for the newer or Bluetec engines?

[@peteramberley9952]

Mine was a 2006 should be the same on all the v6 s

[@Skenderovski]

@@peteramberley9952 0:40 at this video, you say that the swirl flaps should be open. Is there any way to discover their position? How would I know if the swirl flaps are closed? If they are closed, how should I open them?

[@peteramberley9952]

@@Skenderovski there sprung loaded so there default position is open. The linkages are hard to see but performance wise you should know if there closed. If they are so badly carboned up there are stuck open you probley need to remove the inlet manifold

[@Skenderovski]

@@peteramberley9952 Thank you very much! :)

[@miguelcastro8780]

Good evening, help me with the resistance. I was in Portugal. I needed to talk to you what to buy. thank you

[@peteramberley9952]

4k ohm resistor

[@miguelcastro8780]

My friend I just wonder if this is it?

[@miguelcastro8780]

rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F291817469247

[@miguelcastro8780]

@@peteramberley9952thank you

[@peteramberley9952]

@@miguelcastro8780 yes that should work 1/2 watt bit thicker wire but tighter fit

[@Saqib.S]

What is the name of the tube where its red around? Mine is loose from there.

[@blackhorse8480]

Hi mate thanks for the video, where did you get your resistor from?

[@peteramberley9952]

Ebay or any good electronics store

[@andrewwilliams6883]

Would that work for my 2007 gl320 x164 please? And whats is the resistor called so I can get one cheers.

[@davmanlop333]

Hi Peter my merc 280 is doing this and mercedes have said it's my actuator on my turbo and charged me £150. I'm gonna try your method and hope it works. Car has full power when cold but then engine light comes on and has no power and won't go over 2000rpm

[@vasyl614]

good job a question differential pressure sensor can do something similar ?¿

[@hulian30]

I got the same problem with code p2616 differential back pressure sensor did you fix it?

[@sgunes24]

Hi Peter You done amazing job there, I have same issue, is there any chance that you can help me out if I bring my car to you?

[@Drinted]

do you have to open valves manually before start the engine, or is the valves allways open when engine is off?

[@peteramberley9952]

Samu Varpunen there factory set to be normally open

[@adamkacolis814]

Hello Boss. I wonder if i can do it on a e200 cdi 2006 w211?can i take witch resistor i want or just like one you used?

[@nigelmullen9546]

Got the same problem on a 2007 CLK, going to give this a try at weekend what ohm resistor did you use ?.

[@peteramberley9952]

Nigel Mullen 4.7k ohm lets us know how you get on .

[@nigelmullen9546]

Used a 4.2K and its worked a charm, used OBD reader to clear engine management light and we are back to full power. 30 min, 3 inch of duck tape and a resistor and I'm up £800 guess the garage are getting a call Monday to say it wont be coming in after all. Many thanks.

[@peteramberley9952]

Nigel Mullen well done you .:)

[@1952fletch]

i did this it worked straight away.. but now have engine managment light on.. so what i wont look at it,does loose a little mid range .but really worth doing..(cls 320 diesel, 2006)

[@peteramberley9952]

1952fletch excellant .you should find it will turn itself off like mine did after about 15/20 cycles of turning the ignition key on and off .but you shouldnt notice any dip in performance

[@chuckheemskerk]

Thank you so much Peter you saved me so much money and headache your brilliant. Also for anyone else I order 4.7k ohm 1/2 watt resistors of Amazon and worked perfectly on my 2008 ML 320 CDI. Thanks again Peter!!

[@peteramberley9952]

Your so welcome

[@HPX584]

after 5 months is it still working good??

[@jekjekil463]

Install the Proven 200 crankcase gas separator. All problems begin due to the impact of oil in the turbine and engine. Turn around, we make a mount and a complete set .

[@mattmcvey7792]

Hi do you know if the same thing can be done with the EGR? I'm throwing a circuit code for it!

[@alextreharne11]

Im assuming this also eliminates the functionality of the Swirl flap motor?

[@peteramberley9952]

Alex Treharne normally the swirlflap motor is not functioning in the first place which puts the ecu into limp home mode.the swirlflaps are sprung loaded and are open in default position. I presume the swirlflaps are too bring emission figures down as i noticed no performance loss or running problems.

[@alextreharne11]

Ah I see, a great cheap fix never the less

[@kikelillo9]

Hi mate! I has done it on mu CLK 320 cdi. Now the car is not entried on Limp mode, but It has less power. Why?? My error is p0299, the tuebo cant gives the nessessary preasure. Where is my power? Is it normal? Thanks a lot

[@peteramberley9952]

Did you spin the turbo and inspect too fans when you took off the induction hose? Have you checked your vacume lines?

[@kikelillo9]

peter amberley my final problem is the intercooler hose is broken 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@peteramberley9952]

@@kikelillo9 that's what started all my problems it blew the inter cooler hose off and I carried on driving it for about 10 miles. But hopefully yours is OK now?

[@mehdigammoudi4068]

What was the resistor used ? The exact reference please. Thank you

[@peteramberley9952]

4k ohm

[@bottocozzi]

Hello people, i have a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2007 with Mercedes 3.0 CRD and the same problem. I try to do it with 4.7K Ohm resistance (2 watts). And no work... maybe is not the right resistance, somebody test with 1/4 watt resistance also in others videos. Can you help me please to find the right resistance or another solution for this commun problem in our engines. Thank you.

[@jinjacarlounge7993]

Hello Peter, Thanks for your help in advance,i have gone through all your comments. i am facing similar issue in my w211 E280 Cdi. my obd scanner is showing me error as 1) "P0244 OBD-II Trouble Code: Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A Circuit Range/Performance", 2) 2510-1 Check Component Y77/1 (Boost pressure regulator). positioner signals fault. can i try your magic on my car for this issue. please help me. thanks. god bless.

[@fatihmentes3138]

Hello Peter. My car is e280 cdi 2006. Engine speed does not exceed 3000rpm. İ kickdown like the first video, but the car does not speed up . İ want to do as you do. Do you have a different opinion?. Which ohm resistor i should use? Thank you for that useful video.

[@peteramberley9952]

4kohm .it does sound the same problem ,any fault code or coil plug lights on ?

[@fatihmentes3138]

peter amberley the computer is writing the m55 error code. They said it was about turbo . And engine malfunction lighting is on

[@peteramberley9952]

@@fatihmentes3138 mine showed same code which related too the swirlflap motor .for the sake of 30 minutes work and no more then a pound for the resistor i would try it .

[@fatihmentes3138]

peter amberley. after we do that. Is computer processing necessary? Like software?

[@peteramberley9952]

@@fatihmentes3138 you wont even notice the difference of tge swirlflaps not working .there probley to get the emission readings down low for eu regulations same as an egr valve when you delete them .

[@brianfarren390]

Hi is there any chance of the resistor details, please? Am in Ireland so can probably pick it up in A Maplins here. 4.07ohm? Ta

[@peteramberley9952]

Brian Farren hi brian i can send you one if you give me you details

[@brianfarren390]

Brilliant. Just have to figure out how to private message you...

[@peteramberley9952]

Brian Farren give me your email and give me 5 mins then delete it il message you back

[@exclusivegamer5176]

Hey Peter great video, I think I have the same problem. I got the trouble code P2015 alongside P2513. help :(

[@brianfarren390]

Thanks to Peter I solved mine for a couple of quid.Got these from ebay -www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200641027095?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT And straught away I felt the difference. After a 20 min 'spirited' drive (to put the smile back on my face) and 2 switch off/on cycles the eml went off and has stayed off for a few huunderd miles now! For the sake of a few quid and approx 30 mins its worth a shot!

[@easybaby8547]

should you do this when engine cold or warm..I mean are the flaps open when the engine is turned off?

[@peteramberley9952]

Easy Baby it doesnt really matter the flaps are factory set to be sprung open so if there not working they will automatically be open the resistor sends the correct reading to the ecu to think they are working.

[@easybaby8547]

thanks for clearing that, it makes sense...mine are not faulty . Just doing this as a precaution...

[@bogumilgaranczyk6446]

Great stuff plz can u advise what voltage need for 320 cdi?

[@peteramberley9952]

4kohm not voltage its resistance

[@ndourmaiyane8734]

I have Mercedes w211 e270 cdi but some time don't have much speed maximum speed is 130km but sometime work good it's go to the maximum I go to 215km they tell me about turbo or something like plc can u give me any idea

[@lucianmaxim2005]

hi,i have same problem with me mercedes ml280 w164. what resistor do use? is a temporary fix or real good fix so no more wory, So more consumption ? less power?,or better to change it the swirl flap motor.?thanks ,good video,!!!chers

[@peteramberley9952]

hi lucian the swirl flaps are sprung fully open on default . i didnt notice any difference in fuel economy or performance . bassically its fooling the computer to think it opperating as normal

[@lucianmaxim2005]

can you tell me what size resister you use.thanks

[@lucianmaxim2005]

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[@markburston1321]

lucian maxim k

[@peteramberley9952]

i cant remember the resister value off hand but if you send me your details I have some spare I can send you one . I never noticed any difference in performance ,consumption or smoke , obviously it would be better to replace the motor but ! you could also have a problem with the inlet manifold . I don't really see the logic behind the reason too put the car in limp home mode in the first place other then maybe more money for repair bills for Mercedes benz ( I don't know the reason for the swirlflaps unless its to get the emissions down for government figures, but I cannot forsee any harmfull reason as to why you should not trick the ecu with the resistor to tell it that the motor/swirlflaps are in the returned position .

[@josefbotha8686]

Witch plug is it that you have put the resistor in

[@RomainBodossian]

Used a 4.7 Ohms 2 watt and the turbo isn't working now. The car works fine but the turbo is like bypass.For me it just disconnected the turbo. It suppose to act on the m55 signal, why it switch off the turbo ? And why the car worked fine without the turbo ( except there is no turbo power ) ? Weird no ? Any idea ?

[@RomainBodossian]

Work fine now ! Used a 4.7 Ohms instead of 4.7K ohms. So use a 4.7K ohms it is better thank you

[@karathomas1663]

can you tell me what size resister you use........cheers alun

[@mclaren122]

I used a 4,7 k, but had to changeit to 4.02 k after that it was great- but had only driven about 1-2 miles. but it feels a lot quiker. react faster. gone be intressting to so if it make the engine better or it is just the feeleing. thanks anyway.

[@luboslavh1586]

Why do you changed it to 4.02? 4.7 didn't work?

[@mclaren122]

@@luboslavh1586 I had a check engine ligth. not shore if it was for the conection I forgot to put on agaian, but It would not go off. so I had the 4 kohm. and it workt. but it could work with 4.7 too,,just try.

[@davejones9503]

Hi, would this work on MAF sensor connector also? car is w212 v6.

[@paulantbailey1277]

Hi Peter I have a Merc c320 cdi 05 plate same engine , Symptoms are start car in morning will start ok run fine then with in a mile goes into limp mode . Turn engine of the restart all is fine again , goes fine then of of sudden starts jerking then limp mode , restart again same thing ,,,,,,, no management light. Fare bit of smoke in limp mode.If I do the swirl flap job what resistor size 4K but what wattage ? Do you think it's egr problem ?on the diagnostic machine it did say something about egr but 400£ for egr is a bit to much , I have pulled it of cleaned it and looks ok can much go wrong with them .? Would appreciate your help if you can as i can't afford to throw money at it. Kind regards paul

[@peteramberley9952]

My car exactly the same thing .it all started when i booted it and it blew the intercooler pipe off .i drove it for about 10 miles to get home and it was dying .put the hose back on and all sorts of problems started after that .only the glowplug light started flashing first of all.you can test the egr valve by a vacume test or pour a fluid in there see if it seals atf etc. But you can take the induction side of the turbo which only takes about 15/20 mins and see if theres much oil dripping out from around the intake pipe and also you will see the wireing connector directly under the pipe (oil drip)which is why they short out .you dont need a high wattage resitor .but have a look and see if the conector has oil around it and for the sake of 40 pennies it could be a cheap fix

[@paulantbailey1277]

Hi thanks for getting back to me . I have pulled the pipe of the turbo and there is oil all over that black part just where the plug , plugs in so may be some oil has got in there and shorted it out ..... But I don't get it ... Today I went out got on duely , gave it some ,,,,,, jerk jerk jerk lots then lots of smoke and limp mode 3000 rpm . Turn of engine dark to normal then again same thing wired . Il order a couple of 4 k resistors will 2 watt be ok Regards paul

[@peteramberley9952]

billy bob the wattage is not really an issue thickness of the wire really .its the ohms (resistance) that counts that matches the swirlflap motor signal

[@paulantbailey1277]

Hello Peter Car has now got engine light all time now , but for the life of me I can't see were to get a 4K resistor from , Maplins 3.9 -4.7 k only rang up lots of sits and electric company's and no one seems to have them ,,,, do you have any idea on where to get one Regards paul

[@peteramberley9952]

billy bob actually i think i used a 4.7 k are you in the uk ?

[@akumafox26]

hi does this work on a e280 and are their any damage affects from doing this bypassing it.

[@mclaren122]

can you tell me what part it was and part number. I gone need it... my start to do that.

[@peteramberley9952]

No parr number just a 4k ohm resistor any good electronic store or off ebay .a couple of pennys

[@hassan123w]

Ok, so i put the resistor and nothing happend.. then i looked over the fuses, i found one that needed to be changed, IT was a 15A. After i replaced it the car goes AS a rocet! Thanks for the tips! Om642 e350 cdi

[@hassan123w]

IT went out of limp mode and the engine lamp went away within 5-10 min

[@jyde2me]

Hassan Nasry hiya - what’s the power rating of the 4.7k ohms resistor you used please :)

[@stefaan66]

hey i have a cls 320cdi from 2007 i have a m55 issue i think its the same problem the car has no power after 3000 rpm i will try this but i can not do more problems with this fix????how long can you drive whit this fix?thx

[@peteramberley9952]

no it will not cause any problems the car runs fine without the swirl flap operating .they are default set to be open .there is no time period ,basically you are fooling the computer to think the swirlflap motor is operating correctly . I guess its the equivalent to an egr valve bypass .

[@stefaan66]

ok thx bro cus to fix it its alot off $$$ lol :p

[@peteramberley9952]

no problem ,let us know the outcome and if it works hit the like button please

[@myownmame1]

How u know if swirl flaps open mate

[@Yazmotors]

How ?

[@b67fstb]

can you give me the colors on that resistor. In sequence from left to right or right to left.

[@peteramberley9952]

ebay item number 261732761369

[@b67fstb]

thats for buying 1/4 watt resistors from 1 K ohm till 4.7 M ohm. Which is it ?? thx. or give the colors on the resistor you placed.

[@peteramberley9952]

Bruno Buh are you in england ? i can send you one .if not i will have a look tomorow and let you know colours

[@b67fstb]

Belgium. Thanks ,but i am ok with the color code.

[@ju1c3washere]

No power/economy changes after fully open of flaps ?

[@mos784]

Got the p2513 on e220 cdi w211 inlet port shutoff m55 position x/y. Is it thesame thing as this. I only get limp mode when kick down on high speeds. Then have to turn off then turn on for it to get out of limp mode vice versa.

[@peteramberley9952]

md mm yes the m55 code is the swirl flap motor

[@mos784]

peter amberley cheers mate. Is it the same on a w211 e220 cdi. Got high mileage not worth spending so much on a new motor.

[@peteramberley9952]

md mm for the sake of 40p for a resister you might aswell try it .but on the v6 s the turbo inlet pipe drips oil in an electrical connector where as your turbo is lower down

[@mos784]

peter amberley what do you reckon pete. Whats the best option for me. Cheers again.

[@peteramberley9952]

md mm its hard to say without seeing it .what do the other codes translate too ?

[@jekjekil463]

Hey . Write a resistance number ?. The trick number ?.

[@peteramberley9952]

4k ohm

[@jekjekil463]

@@peteramberley9952 is it marking?

[@jekjekil463]

@@peteramberley9952 instagram.com/jekjekil_om_642_cfmoto?r=nametag

[@harrycalibra]

Hi great video will be using this mod on my cls 320 cdi one quick question will the mot be affected with this mod? Cheers regards Harry

[@peteramberley9952]

No not at all

[@harrycalibra]

@@peteramberley9952 OK thanks

[@chrisstephens6194]

I've done this six months ago. Now having similar problems do you think it's the turbo actuator?

[@peteramberley9952]

Are you getting same codes ? Check the conection or resistor

[@talalalhadidi4940]

In my ML 350 2010 deisel/ the engine check still on / I changed resistance twice & still on ! 😢

[@peteramberley9952]

What were the falt codes ? And what does it run like ?

[@talalalhadidi4940]

@@peteramberley9952 Thanks for kind reply Before connect resistance it read 10CB00 ( left inlet shut-off end position sensor ) After connect resistance it read both 10CB00 10CA00 ( right inlet port shut-off end position sensor ) Knowing that I already cancelled dpf & ad-blue by software Thanks a lot

[@talalalhadidi4940]

@@peteramberley9952 Good day to you Any idea to turn off engine check I tried to turn it off but it doesn't ! Thanks

[@talalalhadidi4940]

According to what I read in mercedes forum I have to use 1/2 watt resistance !

[@talalalhadidi4940]

Dear sir Am sorry to disturb you But did you mean connect the resistor to the motor or the sensor ? I connect the 4.7kohm 1/2 watt to the motor cable and still engine check on I'm waiting your kind reply Thank

[@robertsteko7535]

Hello what strength did you take? Sincerely, Robert

[@peteramberley9952]

?

[@robertsteko7535]

Hello what strength did you take? Sincerely, Robert

[@robertsteko7535]

peter amberley the amazon gives 4.7k ohms 1/2 watt, would that also fit?

[@danycabrera6838]

podrías decirme exactamente de cuantos ohm debe ser el resistor por favor si es de 4.7 ohm o de 4.7 kohm

[@balveergill4740]

What is the power of the resistor

[@rasimpeposhi5765]

Sir it doesn’t clear the codes on Diagnostic It takes off engine sighn from dash board But on Diagnostic still codes are on memory section on Diagnostic

[@timppa1972]

I would also like to know the resistor value...

[@peteramberley9952]

4k ohms

[@pats9738]

You are genius mate. Huge THANK YOU!!!

[@peteramberley9952]

Pat Stanchev excellant im pleased for you mate please give thums up

[@ukaszjurys2475]

how long do you drive with that resistor being plugged ?

[@peteramberley9952]

As long as you want it fools the computer

[@ukaszjurys2475]

@@peteramberley9952 hi Peter. Just today i have done it and engine works fine again.Would You replace swirl flaps motor and linkage for flaps or rather switch off motor and EGR by new engine map ?

[@peteramberley9952]

@@ukaszjurys2475 if its a nice car and your keeping it change the motor I think

[@ukaszjurys2475]

@@peteramberley9952 ok.thank you.

[@ukaszjurys2475]

@@peteramberley9952 what about EGR and DPF ?

[@justangify]

From down under, not my groin but the land of OZ, thank you it worked like a charm

[@peteramberley9952]

Bonza 😉

[@sc0tt2411]

What ohm resistor did you use ?

[@teodornaci8760]

Hi Peter. Thanks for uploading this video. It did solve the problem!

[@martinmilata232]

Are you sure that claps will be in open position?

[@peteramberley9952]

The default setting for the flaps are open.there on a spring

[@martinmilata232]

@@peteramberley9952 okay thank you

[@terrywilliams3942]

Would this work on a Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0l cdi (Mercedes engine)?

[@peteramberley9952]

Terry Williams if its same engine type 3l v6 i see no reason why not

[@terrywilliams3942]

Thanks Peter. Will give it a try.

[@camplo142]

hey I'm curious did you see a reduction in HP or fuel efficiency declines? or anything adverse?

[@r.seaboats6666]

I think it should work better. especially when it doesn't work you don't get the power so you use more fuel

[@vioreldutu9767]

Hi Peter, I have same issue with the same engine, but no engine management on and after I switch off and on again it will work. but I have some oil around the turbocharger...i will send you my number and w211 can have a bit of chat if you don't mind. Thank you

[@vioreldutu9767]

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[@racinreaper]

Viorel Dutu

[@racinreaper]

I am having the same problem..loss of power and oil in turbo inlet..I cut it off and restart going down the road and it works again ..what did you find

[@OverlandTT]

Whay are the flaps their...

[@Yazmotors]

Any answer?

[@klima-therm2118]

Hello Peter, you could just be a life saver...can you please confirm if the resistor is 4.7kOhm or 4.07kOhm or 4.7 Ohm -- all three are mentioned below :-) Thanks very much

[@peteramberley9952]

Klima-Therm its a small difference but i used a 4k ohm resistor

[@klima-therm1868]

Klima-Therm did this tonight - problem solved. Genius. Thanks so much for uploading this fix - I owe you about £1500 👍🏿

[@bmw6452005]

hey peter will this work on a 2007 Mercedes E320 bluetec

[@damian-795]

yes it will