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Car will not start. Please help 03 C240

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Old 10-05-2012, 10:32 PM
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Car will not start. Please help 03 C240

This afternoon I went to go run some errands. The car started up fine and then I drove it less than a couple of miles. When came back to the car, I tried starting it and the car just turns over and won't start. I tried to start it 3 times and then an hour later, I tried it again another 2 times but it still won't start.

Does anyone know what the issue could be? I don't think it's a bad battery since the car turns over.
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could be crank position sensor

did check engine light come on??

if you have a scanner check for codes
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When this happens I put in a new fuel filter and also a CPS.
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Unfortunately I don't have a code reader with me at school but I looked at some different things that might have gone wrong and determined it was the fuel pump that went out (99% sure). I removed the rear seats in the back and when I tried to start the car, the fuel pump wasn't making any kind of sound.

Its got a lot of miles on it so its not unusual for it to go bad. Will be ordering a new fuel pump and see how it starts.

After what mileage should you supposed to replace the fuel filter. I don't think mine has ever been changed out, unless the dealer did while it was under warranty.
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what does the CPS do? Also, is it easy to replace?
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The CPS tells the ECU when the engine is at TDC so it knows when to fire the plugs.

Fuel pump &/or filter are other likely causes. Check fuel pressure at the Schrader valve on the fuel rail that connects the injectors. s/b > 3.7 bars or 55psi while cranking.


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