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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 11:40 AM
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can't start car please help
Parked it to get it washed no engine wash jst exterior and interiour get back in try to ignite bt no response instead fan starts spinning put the key back off fan stops

Its a w203 c220 cdi manual transmition
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 01:21 AM
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Hmmm,... car no start & front radiator fan spinning like a turbine engine,.... hmmm,....

Any dash message?
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 01:23 AM
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Yess turbine engine and no dash msg is being displayed
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 01:51 AM
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stall when run? misfire? shake? mileage?
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 01:57 AM
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It was runin well no misfire mileage about 170miles. Dint have any hard start nafin w
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read obd2 codes
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 02:06 AM
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I got no idea what that is
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Does it crank over?

If not check fuse 52 & replace with 20 amp not 15.
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Which 1 is fuse 52 sorry I dnt knw much about mechanics
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check the wiki and diys for the fuse layout Glyn stickied one up
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I checkd the all the fuse they fine tryd to replace 52 with 20amp still no luck
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Does it crank over?
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If it does not crank over then see the start enable process in the Wiki.

You need to check if auto.

Interlock switch on the gearshift - will only start in P & N with foot on brake
Crank position sensor
Temperature sensor
Starter relay in front SAM
Starter motor solenoid & motor.
Earth & power straps.

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By crank do u mean the start sound?? I can turn key ol the way bt car will not start instead fan starts spinning....

Iso I tried push to start lol not the button push to start but the old way PUSH to start but just when it sounded like it was starting I noticed engine light come on then off
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Thanks for the help guys will get a mechanic n hav him help me look @ those things and let you knw after
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By crank I mean does the starter motor turn the engine over but the engine does not run or does it not turn the engine over?
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The key turns to start position but will not start and wyl on start position the fan starts spining
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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I think you mean that the starter motor is inoperative. Check the list above.
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