Check engine light on and codes P2600, P2315 and P2502

Tiny
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  • 2003 MERCEDES BENZ C230
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I have a rough idle and when I stop on the signal I have to raise the acceleration to move the car, as if it is stuck.
DTC shows-1.P2600-the voltage supply of circuit 87 is under voltage.
2.P2315-one or more messages from control unit A1(instrument cluster)are not available on the canbus.
3.P2502-the gear is implausible or the transmission is slipping.
Your opinion will be highly appreciated.
Monday, September 28th, 2020 AT 6:24 AM

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Tiny
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Hello I'm Tom,

I will give you a hand seeing what is happening with your car. I always like to find out how and when an problem arises. Did this come clear out of the blue first drive one morning and it wasn't right or were you driving around an while driving it started to act up. from these codes and what your describing it seems to me the can bus not doing it job is where we should start. Here is the info on doing a general test on it. These bus connectors are know to get messed up from moisture and or corrosion. Your is located on the left front floor kick panel. Pull the panel off and do a good visual inspection.
If several fault codes regarding CAN communication have occurred, the following causes of the fault are likely
- Open circuit in voltage supply to the control modules involved
- Short circuit or open circuit of CAN wires
- Connector sleeves of the CAN bus

If CAN communication between control module ME motor electronics and at least one other control module is fault-free, there is no fault at the CAN element of the control module ME motor electronics. In this case proceed as follows:
- Read fault memory of control module to which there is a fault in the communication. If a CAN fault regarding communication with control module ME motor electronics is present in this control module, then first of all test CAN lines between the two control modules.
The transmission is probably confused and not knowing which gear to be in and your rough idle is actually the transmission getting the wrong info and in turn making the car shake. You need special tools to run through some of the tests, a volt meter and a signal scope. Some parts places have a loaner tool program that may be able to help. But for now check all the fuses and see if you have and moisture and corrosion on and near the bus.
Here is a useful article on checking fuses. There are fuse blocks in both sides of the rear engine compartment, one in the inside at the left kick panel and there's one in the truck also the right side panel. Check all the fuses your find and we can ID it if one is bad.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Let me know what you find
Tom
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 3:29 PM
Tiny
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Hello Tom, glad to hear from you. While I was driving, all of a sudden I noticed the CEL.I also noticed rough idle at signals. I removed the negative terminal of the battery for almost an hour. I reinstalled the negative terminal and did the transmission reset. At present, the car runs smooth but I still have the CEL. This is when I did a DTC where I got P0260, P2315 & P2502 codes.
Waiting for your favorable reply.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 4:02 PM
Tiny
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I have seen the a bad cluster cause this issue, but we should run a CAN scan to gather as much information as possible. here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/InIlnsjOVFA

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:26 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Ken. I am planning to buy this scanner and as you advised do the necessary . Soon I will be in touch with you.
Vivek
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 AT 4:07 AM
Tiny
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Hi Ken, I did the scan and it shows codes as follows;
1.2005-1 MIL on & stored & current-B17 IAT sensor signal, short circuit to the battery/open
circuit in wiring ( P0113)
2.201B-2 MIL on & stored -misfire in cylinder 3(P0303)
3.201B-8 MIL on & stored -misfire in cylinder 2(P0302)
4.2047-1 stored -Sec. Air Injector:fault(function chain), air flow is too
low(P0410)
Waiting to hear from you. Your advice is highly appreciated.
Regards,
Vivek
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 AT 1:25 PM
Tiny
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Hello,

If several fault codes regarding CAN communication have occurred, the following causes of the fault are likely:
- Open circuit in voltage supply to the control modules involved
- Short circuit or open circuit of CAN wires
- Connector sleeves of the CAN bus

If CAN communication between control module ME motor electronics and at least one other control module is fault-free, there is no fault at the CAN element of the control module ME motor electronics. In this case proceed as follows:
- Read fault memory of control module to which there is a fault in the communication. If a CAN fault regarding communication with control module ME motor electronics is present in this control module, then first of all test CAN lines between the two control modules.
Many times I have seen moisture get into wiring from the cars design running them under the carpets by peoples feet. Its definitely worth looking at the CAN connectors and make sure they are clean and dry. No corrosion or moisture of any kind. Looks like your ride is running them at the most common wet place in a car, at the drivers front floor and edge by the door. Here are pics of your CAN connectors. Get to these harnesses and do an inspection.
Let me know,
Tom
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 8:51 PM
Tiny
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Hi Tom,

Thanks a lot for your advice. I will try and let you know the results, bye.
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 10:17 PM
Tiny
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Hello,

Sounds good, I will be looking for your reply.
Tom
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Thursday, October 15th, 2020 AT 8:56 PM
Tiny
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Hello Tom, I checked the CAN bus as you advised and they seem to be okay. I noticed on the scanner that the IAT sensor was showing 37.5 degree, while the dash board screen shows outside temperature was 10 degree cent. So I removed the IAT sensor.I cleaned it with sensor cleaner and replaced it. Now the reading on the scanner was showing 25 degree cent. After this I erased the codes and it seems to work. The CEL light has gone. So I am very happy.
Thanks a lot for your valuable advice. Stay blessed and have a blessed weekend, bye. And thanks a lot once again.
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Friday, October 23rd, 2020 AT 12:00 PM

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