Car won't start!
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From: Winnipeg, Canada
2002 C230 Coupe
Car won't start!
Hey guys,
I went to start my car (02 c230 coupe) this afternoon and it cranks but it won't start. It's not even that cold out, only -19C, and I've had it start at far colder temperatures, so I somewhat concerned.
I'm going to plug it in (block heater) for a couple hours and see if it starts then. But I have my doubts that will help any
Anyone ever had this happen? Anyone got any ideas?
I imagine if plugging it in doesn't fix it, the next step is to have MB roadside assistance tow it in to the dealer
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Rich...
I went to start my car (02 c230 coupe) this afternoon and it cranks but it won't start. It's not even that cold out, only -19C, and I've had it start at far colder temperatures, so I somewhat concerned.
I'm going to plug it in (block heater) for a couple hours and see if it starts then. But I have my doubts that will help any
Anyone ever had this happen? Anyone got any ideas?
I imagine if plugging it in doesn't fix it, the next step is to have MB roadside assistance tow it in to the dealer
.Rich...
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01 C200 Kompressor, 02 C32 AMG
I had a similar problem last time...It sounded like the engine was not getting any fuel to start the engine. They had to replace the faulty fuel pump in my car.
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Well good news! I got it to start after I plugged it in for a while and it started no problem.
I drove it around for a bit to make sure it was feeling ok as I have to work tomorrow and all was good. So I'm somewhat baffled....
Think this is still worth taking it in to the dealer to have them check it out? Or chalk it up to some freakish fluke?
Rich...
I drove it around for a bit to make sure it was feeling ok as I have to work tomorrow and all was good. So I'm somewhat baffled....
Think this is still worth taking it in to the dealer to have them check it out? Or chalk it up to some freakish fluke?
Rich...
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Originally posted by RichW
Well good news! I got it to start after I plugged it in for a while and it started no problem.
I drove it around for a bit to make sure it was feeling ok as I have to work tomorrow and all was good. So I'm somewhat baffled....
Think this is still worth taking it in to the dealer to have them check it out? Or chalk it up to some freakish fluke?
Rich...
Well good news! I got it to start after I plugged it in for a while and it started no problem.
I drove it around for a bit to make sure it was feeling ok as I have to work tomorrow and all was good. So I'm somewhat baffled....
Think this is still worth taking it in to the dealer to have them check it out? Or chalk it up to some freakish fluke?
Rich...
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Originally posted by bajaiman
I had a similar problem last time...It sounded like the engine was not getting any fuel to start the engine. They had to replace the faulty fuel pump in my car.
I had a similar problem last time...It sounded like the engine was not getting any fuel to start the engine. They had to replace the faulty fuel pump in my car.
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I'm going to try ethanol blended gas on my next fill to clean the fuel system out a bit and see how things go. Perhaps there is ice in the tank or I got a bad tank of gas (I use Shell gas exclusively usually).
I'll phone the dealer tomorrow to see what they think as well. At least make them aware of the problem.
Rich...
I'll phone the dealer tomorrow to see what they think as well. At least make them aware of the problem.
Rich...
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Originally posted by RichW
I'm going to try ethanol blended gas on my next fill to clean the fuel system out a bit and see how things go. Perhaps there is ice in the tank or I got a bad tank of gas (I use Shell gas exclusively usually).
I'll phone the dealer tomorrow to see what they think as well. At least make them aware of the problem.
Rich...
I'm going to try ethanol blended gas on my next fill to clean the fuel system out a bit and see how things go. Perhaps there is ice in the tank or I got a bad tank of gas (I use Shell gas exclusively usually).
I'll phone the dealer tomorrow to see what they think as well. At least make them aware of the problem.
Rich...
Also, Ethanol has no detergent qualities.
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From: Sydney, Australia
01 C200 Kompressor, 02 C32 AMG
Originally posted by gmabm
I have heard of this problem quite a few times by now and I am suspecting I am just another one. Where is the fuel pump do you know, under the rear passengers' bench? I hate those mechanics with dirty hands working on my car interior.
I have heard of this problem quite a few times by now and I am suspecting I am just another one. Where is the fuel pump do you know, under the rear passengers' bench? I hate those mechanics with dirty hands working on my car interior.
