David, Thank you so very much for taking your time and answering all my questions. You are one of a kind and I'm grateful for your guidance. You answered all my questions and guided me on the right path. Please create an account so that we can financially support your channel and the time you spend making these great videos. Again, Thank you.

The problem it's NOT the oil pump or cheap oil, it's the quality of the metal (to soft) they used make the balance shaft, well documented everywhere. Great video, tks.

Wow! I can’t believe how helpful all your merc videos ! Your freakin awesome! I’m a professional mechanic and the time you put into your video are unbelievable! I’ve learned invaluable information that keeps me passionate about mercedes and the engineering that’s is involved in these vehicles,,,,,, I can watch your videos over n over n over Your the best at whut you do!

great video David ... you are communicating at the perfect level on technical issues and I enjoy your blunt opinion to what is/was the cause of the problem. I am doing the check this weekend and hope for the best. Thank you

This man is a very good teacher.

Great vid with important info. You did an excellent job explaining.

Just picked up One of these at an auction today. thank you for your help!

Your video helped me big time on my 2008 R350 , Camshaft Adjuster Magnets were bad. Replaced them and no more issues.

Very helpful, very informative video. I could feel how disappointed you were when you didn't get it at 305, that its taking too long. But dont you worry man it still was a great vid. Thank you very much for your effort!

Very detailed explaining the process of checking and problems of a bad balancer.

Excellent video, very well explained and camera work, Thank you very much

David, aka Crankshaft God, I loved your video.. I have yet to see a better vid than what you made. Thank you!!!!!

Thank you for the informative video. Looking forward to the next one,

as always excellent video with precise details. thanks

This is one of the best videos in Tube, very informative, straight to the point, no other BS like some other jackasses “hey guys look how cute my dog is or how cool my stupid music is.... blah blah blah” Thank you for your great videos David, I learned a lot from your videos and both my E Classes (2001 and 2011) runs like a clock. You are 1700 miles away from me but if I lived in GA, you’d get my business any day.

The "recommended oil" that manufacturers put on those stickers is only the highest bidder at the time it was produced. It doesn't mean it is the best oil for the car. It's all marketing. Mobil 1, Titan, Liqui Moly, Castrol, etc are all the same.

Very informative video. Thanks for taking the time to do it. I'm a professional mechanic and have a hard time getting good information. You saved me a lot of time!

Excellent video, very well explained, it helped me a lot. Thank you very much

Awesome and helpful video by an awesome mechanic,thanks so much

Thanks for the information! really helped.

Thank you so much was very helpful to explain to the customer

Your so right bout us always looking the cheap way out that's why our cars is all jacked up🤣🤣 lesson learn thank you much I'll be reaching out to this company I see your located in GA yessssss💯🥰

Thank you for your video. But I was wondering if these have been a common code reading's for the 2008 E350 Mercedes?

I see... Thank you for getting back. I live in California. Can I plug in a code reader to perhaps trace issue?

I did this test and got lucky, mine lined up perfectly! Thanks for the video.

Very grateful for the informative video. Allowed me to rule out the infamous camshaft sprocket balancer issue. Wasn't certain if my ML350 was one of the ones affected, but after oil change with no evidence of metal shavings or pieces and then successfully performing the alignment procedure you provided, I was able to get my issue resolved by just replacing the 2 - bank 1 sensors. P0016 & P0017 codes have gone away and now I can get it smogged. Thank you!

Great video! Learned a lot!!!

Thanks for the video, learned a lot. Btw do you know what size the crankshaft bolt is?

Thank you sir, good job and details.

I've got the the death codes p0016 and p0017 together... I'm going to do this test tomorrow but I don't consider myself to be so lucky... LOL I want this guy to do my job! Anyways, keep up the good work and keep the videos coming! This is very helpful!

Good video and highly helpful!!

dis way = clockwise, counter clockwise = dat way

I watched your video on the p0016 and p0017 codes. The stamps on the camshafts were both in the center. Mine is pulling up just the p0016 code. Which sensor would that be on the right side. The one closer to the fender or the one closer to the center of the engine.

Very good video david god bless you

thanks for this i did what you did and the numbers align perfect appreceite it

Hello David, I have a 2006 Mercedes ML350, I did all the checking you have mentioned and I have the two round marks you have mentioned, I seen one circle but did not see the other one, my questioned is can you tell me all the parts and gasket I would need to replace the balancer, I have a mechanic said he would do it, I just need the part list and gasket list. I already have the oil and filter, anti freeze, power steering fluid, I know those are the basic stuff. I just need to know so I can order the original parts for the job. By the way, your doing a good job, thank you for the tutorials.

I have my P0016/P0017 m272 engine swaped, which costs me $3K. Lucky that the problem showed up at 180K mi or 15 years later after i bought the car. I used engineer oil additive to prolong the wear and tear, which seems to work for me. After some premature wear and tear, the Bank #1 CAM timing is advanced and resulted in running hotter. Now everything is back to normal.

I have a 2006 C230 with these codes. CEL has been on for a while with no negative effects. Recently, however, it started misfiring in cylinder 3 and 5, which was noticeable. I am going to replace coils, plugs and wires first to solve the misfire issue, but do you have any other thoughts? How necessary is the repair if the circles do not line up as you have shown in the video? Thank you!

I have a 2011 C300, the engine and location of the camshaft sensor seem to be the same. do I need to replace both? or are there 4? I did see a video where they replaced the sensor, and the problem was fixed. Do you have to turn the crankshaft when doing the replacement?

Thank you so much sir for the tutorial.

Is it should adjust the timing chain but how the camshaft position may runaway ? Great video. Thanks

David gr8 video. I have a 2010 E350 and having engine start problems occasionally. The battery and alternator have been checked as good.My engine has failed to start on several occasions after the car has been driven or on the first start of the day. I am baffled by this,do you have any suggestions? Thank you

Thanks for sharing ! I have a 2007 c230 2.5l and this car had a service due to a camshaft gear defective , the dealer covered almost close to the total repair a few years ago After about 4,000 miles I have a code Po012 and PO0015 bank 1. I thought it could be the magnets or sensors. Do you know a way to test them , before replacing all? thank you again !

Hello, my 2007 c230, 2.5 v6. Is lined up at 305 degrees with the circles in the center but I still have the codes. Should I replace the sensors?

The crankshaft pulley uses a 27mm socket.... he should've mentioned that in the video. Other than that, great video!!

Hi. My check engine light is on in my 2010 Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC. I ran the test codes and comes back P0017. The car drives fine, other than little rough idle on a colder day. Not super rough. I erased the codes, had the oil changed and still comes back on after a few miles. Do you think I should replace the sensor or first do this test? I just need it to pass emissions here in ATL. Thanks

MB actually recommends using 0w40 for the M273&272 motors. High mileage versions might benefit from the jump to 5 from 0 weight but only if they eat oil, otherwise stick with the 0w. That's what I've been using on my 135k miles M273 for the past 4 years and it's perfect.

Thanks for this I have a 07 e350 is this code the same as camshaft out of permissible limit?

Hey I was driving on a highway when my car stopped running and wouldnt turn on, it turns over but does not start. I have a 2007 E350, I checked my engine # and its above the “infected” engines by a lot. I did not check the holes yet but do you think it might be something else?

Very informative. Thanks

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I have a 2006 E350 with 153,000 miles. An original balancing shaft would not last 150,000 miles correct? Car drives and idles great. Do you believe the camshaft adjuster magnets could be the issue? I want to try the Titan oil because after I did an oil change one time the light went away (battery was not disconnected at all but the codes came back.) Besides the balancing shaft what else could be the issue?

excelent video ........... excelent info...........thanks

Awesome video. I know you probably get a lot of questions regarding this video and know you are probably a busy guy. I thought I would at least try and ask you what you might think about my situation. I think I may have a similar issue on my 2008 C300 but the error codes I am getting are p0060 and p0064 my check engine light is no off and the car runs just fine. I took the car to my local shop and they told me that they saw that a camshaft sensors was leaking oil. They then told me that the standard practice for this issue is to replace all 4. My question would be is this acceptable? should I just clean the sensor off, should I just replace the sensor that was leaking oil or should I replace all 4? Thank you

Hi sir, I have a 06 CLK350 with 118k miles and I'm getting P0016/17 as well as p0021 codes. I also had misfire codes on the entire passenger side bank however the car had no misfires. I went ahead and replaced the spark plugs all around regardless and I'm still getting the misfire codes even though the car has little to no vibration and feels factory new. I don't think it is the timing shaft or Ballance shaft and I've just had the intake manifold replaced 8k miles ago and I've done everything I can to try and figure out my problem. I've disconnected the battery to reset the codes but they all still popped up when I reconnected it. The car is not sluggish or shaky at all and is still very peppy and I'm only getting a solid Check engine light. Do you have any recommendations as to what I should do? I'm truly stumped. Any response would be greatly appreciated.

Great video! Thank you

Thanks for the video! Great information. Can you tell me how I check to see if the sencor is bad? Or do I simply see if the circles alien? If thye do the sencor is BAD??? How do I knonw its not the magnet? Also if one side is bad do I have to chane both on the one side or all four?? Any help you can provide would be greatly appriciated. Thanks

Will this procedure also work to diagnose a P0025 (factory code 0064) continuous cam adjustment left bank, incorrect position of exhaust cam? Or is there a similar procedure for the left bank?

Thank you so much for sharing this video, very well explained and simple. I am going to test mine tomorrow as I have random missfires on cyl 1 2 3 and P0017 code. I am hoping this is not my case but I have a feeling that this is going to be my problem.

On the 2013 gl450 the cam sensors are on the top of the valve cover for bank one. I’m getting only one code p0016. Does this mean I can do the same test on my motor or will it be different?

Thank you for the Video.

My friend what happens if they do a line then I have to replace the sensor?

So, if the circles are centered, does that mean it is still in time? Is it true if the car is low on oil, with that give you a code p0016?

Hi , what is the noise when we start the can ? As the timing chain ? But shorter sound ?

First of all thank alot from you informative videos , i also have these code P0016 and P0017 and my vehicle is w204 2012 so mechanic's told me to change the camshafts adjuster both intake and exhaust now I'm confused what should i do. Please reply, thanks

So can you please tell me, that you said on the video if its little bit ,in that case its fine it's ok. I have been check both side of the engine, right side both was in the middle exaxly. Left side was one of it exactly on the middle the one on the left hole was lets say 2mm on the side but not really much. I got today engine light on. Deleted it after drive stop and start again it came back. I changed the cam sensors from left to the right. Right now did not show up the engine light. What i supposed to do? I just bought it today. You think it would be probably the cam sensors?engine runs perfect no shaking no power lose, very smooth. What should I do? Codes was same p0017 and p0016

I had codes on my m272 engine that indicated that I had a balance shaft issue like he is describing. I pulled the cam sensors and checked to see the small circle stamps through the hole and noticed on bank 2 my cam adjuster was clicking and spitting oil from the front and on bank 1 exhaust camshast timing mark was way off. I changed both the exhaust camshaft actuators and the timing marks came spot on and ran perfect! Things aren't always what they seem.

Great video I have cls550 code poo16, poo17, and p2610 do you think it will be the same issue as you showing here?

awesome video. i just subscribed.

I did everything you said in this video. The two circles align , I changed oil and replaced sensors and solenoids however the p0016 p0017 still come up . What else could it be?

how about the 2002 1.8l c230 komppresor cps and magnet ?

Hello David Your video help me so much and saved me a lot of time. I have 2006 R350 I had 2 trouble codes p0016 and p0017 I removed the cane sensors and I put it in 305 degree and looked to see if the small circles aligned either the camshaft sensor wholes. It was perfectly aligned . It was right in the middle. I switched the camshaft sensors from the drives side to the passenger side. But I’m still getting the same trouble codes. Is it possible that the magnet sensors is the problem??

Thank you for the help,put 4 magnets and 4 new sensors and the check engine light came back on rite away,I'll do the test but would it help to put the titan oil in now before test or is it too late?

Hi David. Great Video. I have a 2006 ML350 V6 with 55,000 Miles, P0016 & P0017 diagnostic codes. Wondering where you are based and how much do you charge to fix this if the balancer needs replacement. Thanks.

I need a video on a clk 350 2006 harmonic balancer removal

Hey is this the same process for 2010 cls550???

I use Amsoil 5W-40 Full European synthetic since new and my 1999 ML320 just hit 359,000 miles !

Thank you very insightful, you've helped to troubleshoot.

Mine has the same code ! Does this work for the left side also ??

Awesome video bro

Just subscribed Thank You

Hi David, I have the same problem on my 2006 r350, (same codes) could you please give me a ball park figure of the cost for you guys to fix it, the car is running fine now but I just want to know to schedule the fixing.

awesome video brother

great vidio man thank you

Hello Mercedes Benz Techs, I have this problem 2 times. While driving, the check engine light comes up. I made a test with computer and the error was p0016 . I delete the error, and after 2 months it comes again, " check engine", this time i didn't made the test computer, after 1 miles, the "check engine light" was removed . But when i made the computer test , it was memorized the same error. What will be your opinion? do i have problem with the Cam shaft position? i have Mercedes ML 350, Year 2006, 58.000 Miles. I will preciate your opinion. thanks

Great video

My Respect to the info . AAAAAAA Plus Nick.

Thank you for your video

Dave you were right on the money engine has to come out :( Thanks for your input!!

Hello Mercedes Benz Techs. Wonderfull video, thanks for it. I have a C280 Avantgarde Sport 2006, and have the same vibration problem. The car runs OK but when in neutral vibration is there. They scanned it and said was a missfire. Could missalignment be the problem? Do I always have to check for 305 degrees alignmen? Thans

Just a quick question, what ratchet attachment and size would I need to rotate the crankshaft to 305 degrees on a 2006 Mercedes C230 (M272)?

Hi David, what if i only have p0017 bank 1 B, could it be bad sensor? Thanks

My engine runs good and no Leaks but I do have an engine light on ..cam shaft cranking correlation sensor A&B are indicating note I have no leaks and th engine starts smooth do I have an expensive repair or just a minor thing

hello thanks for the vid, i have a 06 e550 amg sportpack, i have the same check engine coming up , but it makes no differance to how the car runs it still drives perfact never missed a beat i can drive 4 hours non stop and never have a problem with the car still showing check engine would you think it could still be the balancer ? or maybe a sensor ? im looking for some help im hoping you could advise me what you think i would really appreciate your reply kindest regards.

Hi, thank you for your videos. I can't imagine that i bought a 2006MB e350 wagon with errors codes p0016, p0017, p2004 and p0019. Only after watching your videos that i realized that i made a big mistake. I also already spent a lot of money on the car fixing and replacing parts. How can you help fixing the errors codes? Thanks you in advance,

Real helpful man

great detailed explained video.

I have a 2006 c230 & have just gotten these 2 codes (P0016 & P0017). We just changed the oil with the Mobil 1 synthetic oil & the codes still appear after being cleared as you mentioned they may. Previously, I received 2 codes (P1200 & P1208) which appear to be very similar codes. Can you recommend if I should get this work done or just invest in another car? Or, do you have any other suggestions that I'm not considering? My car seems to be running very "rough" & I don't want to get stuck in LAX traffic. Thank you very much!

Good video. I went out of the country for a year, my car ( c230) had not been driven for 6 months. Battery died.. I replaced it, drove for about 5 minutes, car stopped ( steering wheel got tough to steer).. car starts but will shut down in a minute. Towed it to the Dealership diagnostic test didn't show anything major wrong apart from an inconclusive test on "CAM." Dealership says it will cost me $900 for their tech to check the "Cams"... I need your recommendations? Thanks.

scene one cam is on time and one cam is not on time would that not be that the cam advance is stuck on one cam. if the cam on the left of the engine was off on both then the balance shaft teeth are gone because the chain would have more slack? the teeth where not hardened properly during manufacturing on the balance shaft. thanks for the video like it a lot.