1999 Other Mercedes Benz Models orange engine light on

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1999 MERCEDES BENZ
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
100,000 MILES

This model is a" Kompressor " c 230.
My engine light came on.
I can reset it by disconnecting the neg. Batt. Cable and the light stay's off for a while, but comes back on. I had a seal problem in the valvecover gasket's Plug hole, which let oil get to the plug.
That's repaired.
Never had a code established.
Other tips available?
Thanks
Dieter

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

I would still get the scan done, as the check light will store a code in the memory, do this before removing the battery again, post the code or get your mechanic to advise you on the next step.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 AT 4:24 PM

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Hi, this is Dieter
Found the problem !
Valvecovergasket leak in second plughole from frt of engine. The plughole had about an inch of rngine oil in it.
Oil entered through preesed in seal around tubilare guide for sparkplug. Used black silicon to seal, after good cleaning with starterfluid etc.
So far, so good. I am leaving the plate cover off to check success here and there.
Thanks for the care
Dieter

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Thursday, November 13th, 2008 AT 8:32 AM