c43 not starting
04-29-2007, 11:31 AM
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c43 not starting
my 98 c43 amg turns over but wont start.not fuel.runs fine once running,doesnt cut out. restarts after sitting. need some help!I keep getting bent over at dealers.I would like to find a honest knowledgable tech.I live in western NC 100 mi from ATL CHATT KNOX anyone know someone? Is there a reasonably priced software to read codes?
04-30-2007, 04:08 PM
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Do a search for CPS or Crank Position Sensor. Not an uncommon problem at all and not difficult to fix. Sounds like it could be the culprit.
05-09-2007, 04:47 PM
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1998 C43
cps - did you have this checked? I have the same problem
i just bought my 98 c43. twice in 2 days i experienced the same problem. car would not start/turn over, yet after 10 - 20 minutes, it would start.
05-10-2007, 02:01 AM
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AMG C43, 1999
My 1st C43 went through this. The starter would turn over the engine, over and over but it would not start.
Once the Crank Position sensor was replaced the car was fixed.
Once the Crank Position sensor was replaced the car was fixed.
05-10-2007, 09:29 PM
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1967 Morris Cooper "S", 1983 911SC, 1997 Toyota Tacoma, 1999 HD FXSTB, 1998 C43
05-11-2007, 10:57 AM
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Bob seems to be reporting that it didn't turn over though - "car would not start/turn over." That's not CPS related if true. I do know that these cars are very battery sensitive. A low battery can cause bizzare behavior.
I'm surprised the CPS isn't replaced as part of a dealer maintenance routine. They seem to go somewhere around 70K miles or so. I just replaced my wifes at 60K just to be safe. Imagine having to explain to her that a $30 part fails on a $40K car all the time.
I'm surprised the CPS isn't replaced as part of a dealer maintenance routine. They seem to go somewhere around 70K miles or so. I just replaced my wifes at 60K just to be safe. Imagine having to explain to her that a $30 part fails on a $40K car all the time.
