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2005 c230 Kompressor = Crank no Start
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2005 c230 Kompressor
2005 c230 Kompressor = Crank no Start
Have been working on this issue for the last 9 days now.
2005 c230 Kompressor
Car started to idle rough and kept shutting off. Than cranks and does not Start.
Mechanic and I started to try to figure out what is going on.
We put odb2 scanner in and read the codes as camshaft and misfire
We than removed the valve cover took out the coils and noticed there was oil leaking into the sparks 1, 2
Ordered new sparks, replaced gaskets, cleaned and check coils that were producing spark.
Tried to start car. Still cranks no start
We than ordered two cam adjuster magnets and replaced them. Still crank no start
After doing more research we than ordered and replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor.
We hooked up back the odb2 and all codes and faults were gone except the overhead control which is the sunroof.
Now when trying to crank the car we notices it was loosing juice. We put a battery booster on the battery and it was still not cranking. Volt reader showed it as 9.3-9.4 with battery back on.
With battery pack off it shows as 9 and when attempting to crank drops to 7.
We are going to attempt to trickle charge the battery. Could this be a reason for not starting the car even though it cranks.
Any suggestions would be appreciated right now as we are going crazy trying to figure this out
2005 c230 Kompressor
Car started to idle rough and kept shutting off. Than cranks and does not Start.
Mechanic and I started to try to figure out what is going on.
We put odb2 scanner in and read the codes as camshaft and misfire
We than removed the valve cover took out the coils and noticed there was oil leaking into the sparks 1, 2
Ordered new sparks, replaced gaskets, cleaned and check coils that were producing spark.
Tried to start car. Still cranks no start
We than ordered two cam adjuster magnets and replaced them. Still crank no start
After doing more research we than ordered and replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor.
We hooked up back the odb2 and all codes and faults were gone except the overhead control which is the sunroof.
Now when trying to crank the car we notices it was loosing juice. We put a battery booster on the battery and it was still not cranking. Volt reader showed it as 9.3-9.4 with battery back on.
With battery pack off it shows as 9 and when attempting to crank drops to 7.
We are going to attempt to trickle charge the battery. Could this be a reason for not starting the car even though it cranks.
Any suggestions would be appreciated right now as we are going crazy trying to figure this out
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Hopefully not this but take a look:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ing-chain.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ing-chain.html
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2005 c230 Kompressor
So after charging the battery and checking both the fuel pump and sensor under the back seat. We tried to crank it and nothing. There is no compression. We are now hearing a little ratting coming from the front of the engine which now looks like its the timing chain which we did not hear before
Time for a new engine? I as told if I change just the timing chain there is a risk of valves or anything in the engine being destroyed
Time for a new engine? I as told if I change just the timing chain there is a risk of valves or anything in the engine being destroyed
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Read the second thread from my link, toward the end there Cintoman opened his valve cover and the sprockets were worn down.
If it's the chain you are most probably looking at a valve job at a minimum, if not cam sprockets.
BTW, how many miles do you have on the engine?
If it's the chain you are most probably looking at a valve job at a minimum, if not cam sprockets.
BTW, how many miles do you have on the engine?
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2005 c230 Kompressor
215,000km
I know this might sound a little weird but when the car died I smell like a burning smell for 5 secs. Would it also be the ecu or any of the relay fuses? and if so which exact relay fuse would it be?
Sorry Im just trying anything I can to get this up and running again.
I have my buddy going to take another look at timing chain tonight and manually try to spin the engine
I know this might sound a little weird but when the car died I smell like a burning smell for 5 secs. Would it also be the ecu or any of the relay fuses? and if so which exact relay fuse would it be?
Sorry Im just trying anything I can to get this up and running again.
I have my buddy going to take another look at timing chain tonight and manually try to spin the engine
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2005 c230 Kompressor
Hey everyone so just to give you all an update. Popped off the cover and noticed that timing is not lined up at all. Left sprocket has moved one to the left. Right sprocket has moved twice to the right
Last edited by labatia84; Dec 6, 2014 at 03:37 PM.
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That chain likely skipped. It's too loose..
Here is what my chain looked like before I replaced.... https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...hain-pics.html
Also, make sure you are referencing the correct timing marks. Those lines on the front side if the cam sprockets are not timing marks!
Here is what my chain looked like before I replaced.... https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...hain-pics.html
Also, make sure you are referencing the correct timing marks. Those lines on the front side if the cam sprockets are not timing marks!
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Glyn, when I replaced mine I noticed that on my old chain before even loosening the tensioner or releasing anything just by observation as I spun the engine manually and the engine would cycle I noticed the chain would gain and lose tension as I spun it. Is that normal behavior?
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Just wondering how did you fixed your skipped chain problem? Did you change the stretched chain and chain tensioner? was there any damage to the valves?
