c43 not starting
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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?
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From: Baltimore, Maryland
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.
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1967 Morris Cooper "S", 1983 911SC, 1997 Toyota Tacoma, 1999 HD FXSTB, 1998 C43
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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.
