HELP...!!!!!! my car won't start.. :(
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HELP...!!!!!! my car won't start.. :(
it suddenly happened... it keeps saying "ESP not operational., see the user manual"... but after trying for like 50 times., it run for like 30 seconds n' died again... n' then it won't start anymore.. not even the starter motor... before that., this evening., it started dying when i hit the red lights., i turn it bac on., it starts but it didn't happen when i cruising arnd like 2000 rpm... so., i got home., i stopped the engine for like 1, 1 and half hour n' it juz happened... pls help guys... 
i was planned to show my car at FOS n' seems i won't make it...
i was planned to show my car at FOS n' seems i won't make it...
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late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
The common problems are the EIS (electronic ignition switch), front SAM or the CPS (crankshaft position sensor).
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Found this.
The ESP control module (N47/5) that originates this fault signal, takes continuous inputs from many sources, and computes a result to determine if the situation is normal/abnormal. So you can take your pick from the following:
1. 4 wheel speed sensors
2. steering angle sensor
3. lateral acceleration sensor
4. yaw rate sensor
5. ESP brake pressure sensor
6. stop lamp switch
7. parking brake switch
8. ME-SFI control module
9. ETC control module
10 ESP OFF switch
11. BAS release switch
12. BAS diaphragm travel sensor.
1. 4 wheel speed sensors
2. steering angle sensor
3. lateral acceleration sensor
4. yaw rate sensor
5. ESP brake pressure sensor
6. stop lamp switch
7. parking brake switch
8. ME-SFI control module
9. ETC control module
10 ESP OFF switch
11. BAS release switch
12. BAS diaphragm travel sensor.
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BUMP... bad news.. dealer said my ecu is fried.. n' they won't warranty it cuz' i hav the ecu tune... did anyone experience this after the powerchip tuned..?? they also said i should try reprogram it bac to the factory cuz the software is not communicating with the car.. do u think it might work..?? i've had this tune for like., 4-5months already.. nothing happened before.. suggestions.??
did anyone experience this after the powerchip tuned..?? they also said i should try reprogram it bac to the factory cuz the software is not communicating with the car.. do u think it might work..?? i've had this tune for like., 4-5months already.. nothing happened before.. suggestions.??
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The ECU tune is flashed onto an EPROM - how can it be invisible???
Ask Powerchip to restore your ECU to good health. ECU failures are not common. An ECU tune should not have any effect on ECU durability at all.
There are also module repairers that can fix an ECU at a fraction of MB's new cost.
Ask Powerchip to restore your ECU to good health. ECU failures are not common. An ECU tune should not have any effect on ECU durability at all.
There are also module repairers that can fix an ECU at a fraction of MB's new cost.
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PowerChip said that only engineers on Germany will be able to tell the difference because only the parameters were chance, if the ECU is fry and there is no communication I understand by that no one will be able to get any info from the ECU.
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Well, then he has no alternative, but to get it diagnosed and repaired OFF WARRANTY and pay for it.
How's that? Warranty denied, take it in and bite the bullet. Few independents will be able to handle a car so new, so now he has to live with the expense. Take the risk during the warranty period, pay for the repairs if or when denied.
How's that? Warranty denied, take it in and bite the bullet. Few independents will be able to handle a car so new, so now he has to live with the expense. Take the risk during the warranty period, pay for the repairs if or when denied.
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Well, then he has no alternative, but to get it diagnosed and repaired OFF WARRANTY and pay for it.
How's that? Warranty denied, take it in and bite the bullet. Few independents will be able to handle a car so new, so now he has to live with the expense. Take the risk during the warranty period, pay for the repairs if or when denied.
How's that? Warranty denied, take it in and bite the bullet. Few independents will be able to handle a car so new, so now he has to live with the expense. Take the risk during the warranty period, pay for the repairs if or when denied.
that u hav to pay for it if anything goes wrong.. so why bother posting nonsense..?? this is a thread abt if there is any other shortcut, better way from the ppl who hav had some experience on this problem...
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The thing is Glyn is perhaps one of the, if not, the most knowledgeable member here. He chimed in to go back to the place that modded the ecu. That is the shortest shortcut one can take in order to see what's really the culprit.
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sigh..
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Have you thought about going to a different dealer who doesn't know you or the car? Might be worth seeing what they say or do? Any dealer should be able to provide warranty service. If a second dealer gives the same answer, then the new tune is likely actually visible to the techs.
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Have you thought about going to a different dealer who doesn't know you or the car? Might be worth seeing what they say or do? Any dealer should be able to provide warranty service. If a second dealer gives the same answer, then the new tune is likely actually visible to the techs.
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Another round of ICE
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ya., i would if i could.. but i can't start my car., n' it's already there at that dealer... even if i can take it out.., i think the problem is already listed on their records.. thanks for the suggestion tho.. now., the ecu is on the way to powerchip n' praying that they can make it work again..
but i can't start my car., n' it's already there at that dealer... even if i can take it out.., i think the problem is already listed on their records.. thanks for the suggestion tho.. now., the ecu is on the way to powerchip n' praying that they can make it work again..
