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2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SL

3.0L I6•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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P2305high severityPowertrain

Ignition Coil E Secondary Circuit

on 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L I6 · RWD

What this code means

Fault in ignition coil E secondary circuit (typically cylinder 5).

Symptoms

  • Cylinder 5 misfire
  • Check engine light

Common causes

  • Failed coil
  • Worn spark plug

Diagnostic steps

  1. Swap coil to adjacent cylinder
  2. Replace spark plug

Repair notes

Replace coil.

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