Mercedes E-Class Camshaft Adjuster Solenoid Failure
Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
2009
M272/M276
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
⚠️ Drive with Caution
Safety Impact
Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent
Urgency Level
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The camshaft adjuster solenoids on M272/M276 V6 engines in W212 fail causing rough idle at start, hesitation and P0010/P0013 codes. Solenoid replacement costs £80-200 each. Check oil pressure and quality before replacing — sludge can cause identical symptoms.
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