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Check Engine Light on a Mercedes?

I have a check engine light on my 06 MB C280. The manufacturer‘s warranty has expired and Dealer told me to get it checked, I‘ll need to have them do the full diagnosis which will cost $110 Plus Tax.I was told by someone that if I take the car to AutoZone, they‘ll scan the Check Engine error with computer and let me know what the problem code it is for Free.Is this true? Can I take my car to AutoZone for the check engine sign?I‘m trying to get rid of the car and trying to save what I could for my next carPlease help!

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I saw a guy on National Geographic take a kick from a pro kick boxer in the groin. I think the force was close to 1000 pounds per square inch. He showed no emotion but the force lifted him off the ground. They couldnt believe the guys pelvis didn't break. Small breaks over time made the bone dense. His heart rate barely jumped. I saw a similar test where they broke a stick over a guys windpipe. I think you could do if just about anywhere bone and cartilage can become more dense.(no eyes and ears) The question is why would you want to take the thousands of hits in those areas to make them dense? The possibility of getting injured while training is much higher than it would be in the real world.
It is good for protecting the torso against attack, but it is not without risk.
The check engine light means you have some problem with emission control system. Any OBD11 reader can read and clear the code. However depending on the code and why it is on you'll need to fix the cause. It could be anything from a gas cap not sealed to a catalytic converter. Auto Zone does do free scans in hopes that what ever is wrong with the car you'll buy the part from them. In my opinion your better off to take the car to a shop and have them scan the car and fix what ever caused your problem. You can find an independent shop that works on MB in most towns.
Mercedes Check Engine Light Codes
Auto Zone can't help you with a late-model Mercedes. Usually, any vehicle service that's free is worth the price (nothing) An OBD2 scanner will not clear the codes in a Mercedes the German engineers didn't allow for that Do NOT disconnect the battery cable, it will not clear the code but it will clear your radio station and clock settings You should try replacing the gas cap, if the seal is worn the fuel system will not pressurize, causing a check engine light. Go to the dealer and buy a new gas cap, do NOT get one from Auto Zone If that doesn't fix it take it to the dealer. The dealer can do a short test with a Mercedes laptop computer. It scans all of the electrical systems on the car, not just the engine Some dealers charge 2 hours labor to do a short test Yours quoted you 1 hour of labor, half price.

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