RPM's not raising when throttled down and not moving

1999 MERCEDES BENZ CLK320
230,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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The problem started with the car not starting. it was driven to market of which it refuse to start when done with market. After changing the fuel pump and fuel filter it started, but now when gas down no rpm movement.
i tried changing the gear to reverse or drive, it would stall immediately after the change and not move again. what can i do?
Dec 2, 2017 at 11:12 PM
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STEVE W.
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Okay, you disconnected the battery to change the pump and such correct? Now it does not want to idle or move when you put it in gear?
That sounds like it needs the throttle body cleaned, then it needs to relearn idle in and out of gear. Disconnecting the battery erases all of the learned values. The computer then goes back to the baseline numbers. If the throttle body and idle control are dirty the baseline will not let it run because of the crud. So I would start with that, then start it and drive it around.
Dec 3, 2017 at 6:23 PM
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Thank you for your reply. how can i locate the throttle body, and also erase the learned values?
Dec 4, 2017 at 2:20 AM
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STEVE W.
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Not to sound like I'm demeaning you but unless you have cleaned a few throttle bodies before I wouldn't want this to be the first. It is easy to damage one and this one is VERY expensive (over $2,000.00). I would say this is an instance where taking it to a shop and having them check it would be a prudent step.

Here is a guide on a much easier vehicle to give you an idea of the process.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Dec 4, 2017 at 9:27 PM
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thank you Steve for the answer, that is for cars with injector, Clk320 1999 Doesn't have that injector, what do i do in this case
Dec 5, 2017 at 3:41 AM
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STEVE W.
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Which engine do you have ? Diesel or gas?
Dec 5, 2017 at 11:56 AM
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Petrol engine
Dec 5, 2017 at 11:34 PM
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STEVE W.
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Then you have a throttle body and injectors. The one in the video was not your make/model, it was just to show how the throttle body can be gunked up and cleaned. Sorry if it was confusing.
Yours is M16/6 in these pictures. There isn't a video guide for that exact vehicle which is another reason I suggested taking it to a shop.
Dec 6, 2017 at 10:14 AM
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Thank you, Mr Steve, i was able to clean the throttle body, it was raising but not properly,
after changing the air flow meter it was better and sound...am so grateful
Dec 8, 2017 at 1:28 PM
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STEVE W.
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Good Job. Thank you for using 2CarPros.com Come back anytime with your automotive questions.
Dec 8, 2017 at 4:06 PM
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it has gone back to the same issue, this time around i changed the throttle body is not yet responding ,what can i do
Dec 11, 2017 at 4:29 PM
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STEVE W.
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If changing the TB out didn't change things then the issue will be to watch the fuel pressure and ignition to see which is causing the problem. That may take some dealer level testing. Do you have a factory level scan tool to watch the fuel trims and timing vs engine loading and rpm?
Dec 15, 2017 at 1:17 PM
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The fuel pressure was tested, the pressure is perfect,The mechanic i called said it may be the brain box, i don't know. Don't have a factory level scan tool....
comes on perfectly well.

Dec 16, 2017 at 12:12 AM
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This car will go into limp mode if you have a vacuum leak somewhere in the intake system or intake tube. Here is a guide to help you confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Dec 17, 2017 at 4:35 PM