Help Major Problem!
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91' 300e // 99 300e TD // 00' ML55 AMG
Help Major Problem!
well i was going home today and the car started a big slow, but still started, was driving home 5 mins after leaving work on a tuning lane, the car engine shuts off.... i have full power and a quarter tank of gas, ok ok so i think its the gas, luckily a guy from the stereo shop who did my car was driving by and stopped to help a brotha! we pushed it to a parking lot and then i went to the gas station filled a jerry and went back, car started fine.. i was like ok sweet, its all good... on my way home 16 mins later after crossing a bridge ,, car dies as im stopped at a light,, same, full power, just no engine.. so i get a random dood to help me push it,, and **** man everone is watching me push my amg i felt so sick , it hurt to have to push it. i was pissed off. then i have it all pulled over to the side sitting, im calling benz, there closed of course.. call 24 hour service, i wanna talk to a tech , no cant do that. so then im like wtf sitting there for like 30 mins looking like an ***... all the mean while every 5 mins or so im trying to start it, all it does is make the noise like its gonna start but just doesnt turn ... so after 30 mins,,, it ****ing works... explain that ****? i need to know whats wrong...
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Don't have a Mercedes right now...
Check this thread out. Your problem sounds familiar with this. I believe that the C43 engine is the same as E430 with some AMG mods for extra 30hp.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=140533
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=140533
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1967 Morris Cooper "S", 1983 911SC, 1997 Toyota Tacoma, 1999 HD FXSTB, 1998 C43
It does sound like the Crank Position Sensor - it runs about $50 from www.autohausaz.com - I pre-emptively changed it with my plugs.
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Originally Posted by StapleGun
It does sound like the Crank Position Sensor - it runs about $50 from www.autohausaz.com - I pre-emptively changed it with my plugs.
My local tech says the problem is endemic across all the Merc range.
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1999 C43
I typed in search box "Crank position sensor" nothing came up 
Originally Posted by StapleGun
It does sound like the Crank Position Sensor - it runs about $50 from www.autohausaz.com - I pre-emptively changed it with my plugs.
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1996 C36 AMG, 1995 Volvo 850 Turbowagon
the c36 died on me a block and a half away from the dealer, at the stoplight. had to get it pushed by the next door volvo dealer who was closer. turns out the alternator went bad.
did u find what was wrong?
did u find what was wrong?
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1967 Morris Cooper "S", 1983 911SC, 1997 Toyota Tacoma, 1999 HD FXSTB, 1998 C43
Originally Posted by kchristos
Is it easy to replace?
I do not know if it will refer properly via this -----> LINK, you can simply plug in your info at drivewire via their website www.drivewire.com the Crank Position Sensor is called a "Reference Sensor" - they are about $68 (FREE SHIP IF OVER $50)
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Originally Posted by StapleGun
It does sound like the Crank Position Sensor - it runs about $50 from www.autohausaz.com - I pre-emptively changed it with my plugs.
Any general guidelines for replacing this little guy? I'm quite handy and have plenty of tools, but I don't even know where under the hood to look for this thing.
Thanks in advance!
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It's on the left-hand (driver's) side, look in the area of the bell housing, aka flywheel housing...it's a tight fit but my hands are not that big. You'll need a long 1/4" extension or two along with a universal joint, I can't remember if I used an e-torx or regular torx bit.
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Thanks bro. Was able to pull it out easily. Well... a few knuckle scrapes, but what else is new?
It seems to be pointless to test this, so I went ahead and ordered a replacement. Does anyone know if there's something more reliable than the OEM? Perhaps some sharp EE has fixed this for us and is making a small fortune on e-bay
It seems to be pointless to test this, so I went ahead and ordered a replacement. Does anyone know if there's something more reliable than the OEM? Perhaps some sharp EE has fixed this for us and is making a small fortune on e-bay
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I pre-emptively replaced and will probably buy another just to have one on hand. Seems they just go....much like those pesky Mass air Flow sensors
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Originally Posted by Angus London
Thanks for reminding me - I must put a new one in latest c43. It went pop on my old one. Only time the car ever let me down.
My local tech says the problem is endemic across all the Merc range.
My local tech says the problem is endemic across all the Merc range.
The following month I had the MAF replaced as it was on its way out. I found this out while the car was back in the garage (taken in on on a low-loader this time....) as the relay controlling the starter motor and immobiler went pop.
On friday my ABS light came on - the brake light switch had failed. Took it down to BSG Mercedes who found the problem pretty pronto and fixed it (they keep loads of these swithces in stock as they fail all the time....).
I was very happy as I had tickets for Goodwood Festival of Speed for Satueday. On the Merc stand I saw the original AMG SEL 6.9 as built and raced in 1972 (Ithink...) plus a C55 safety car from the DTM race series. Also the new E63. On the track Mikka Hakininnen was demo-ing his CLK DTM machine. Loads of interesting kit including SIX Muiras in one place.
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Originally Posted by Angus London
I was very happy as I had tickets for Goodwood Festival of Speed for Satueday. On the Merc stand I saw the original AMG SEL 6.9 as built and raced in 1972 (Ithink...)
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My C36 Amg
Hi everyone i need some help i bought my c36 6 months ago it has been going like a trooper. Up until last week that is, it was particularly hot that day and the car felt like it was loosing power then all of a sudden the engine died but did not stall it would only reach 1500 rpm.I guessed at the air flow meter i had a guy come out with diagnostics and the code came back co pot adjustment resistor. Phoned mercedes they would not tell me if it was or was not the air flow meter can anyone help. Has anyone had similiar problems the car sounds like it is running on five cylinders. Any ideas much apreciated
