P1281 DTC For Mercedes R 500

Mercedes R 500 Engine Specifications:
Engine Type :Single Cylinder Engine
Cylinder Type :Opposed Cylinder Engine
Engine Air Intake Process :Naturally Aspirated

Your Mercedes R 500 engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code P1281 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the P1281 DTC For Mercedes R 500.

On 1999 and later P1281 Mercedes R 500 engines, the instrument cluster has a built-in self-diagnostic mode that can be accessed by pressing and holding the instrument cluster SELECT/RESET button. Insert the ignition key and turn to the RUN position (but don't crank or start engine). Continue to press and hold the SELECT/RESET button (for 5 seconds) until the word TEST is displayed by the odometer. Release the SELECT/RESET button within three seconds after the word TEST is displayed to begin the self-diagnostic mode.

P1281 Mercedes R 500 DTC Meaning

P Powertrain Code - Problem is related engine, transmission and emissions systems.
1 MFG - Manufacturer Specific
2 Computer And Auxiliary Outputs
8 Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Performance
1 PCM Stack Overrun

While fuel economy was increased, acceleration was seriously compromised, and the loss of engine vacuum led to a dangerous loss of braking assist when the P1281 Mercedes R 500 code system was in four-cylinder mode. In addition to these issues, while the company proposed a hydraulically controlled system that could be switched from within the car, the version they implemented had to be manually changed in the engine compartment using hand tools.

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