2003 ML270cdi, started running out of steam at 75mph?

2003 ML270cdi, started running out of steam at 75mph?

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philcray

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204 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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I have had 2003 ml270cdi since new and done 148,000 miles. Up till 2 weeks ago had had no real problems and would happily accelerate to 90mph and beyond if required. Parked car at airport for a week and when we set off home it seemed to be ok to about 50 but then lost oomph, struggled up to 75mph and would not go any faster with my foot to the floor. I tried the cruise control to see if that might accelerate but made no difference. On this drive home I noticed it also seemed to surge a few times as it accelerated.

One other thing which may well be unconnected, the internal lights seemed to have an intermittent fault, not working then being fine next day.

Any thoughts appreciated!

Phil

philcray

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846 posts

204 months

Tuesday 30th August 2016
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Thanks, I will get these things checked out and hopefully back to normal soon!

philcray

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846 posts

204 months

Wednesday 14th September 2016
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had it checked out, flagged up faulty air flow sensor, replaced and all seems to be back to normal.