Vardar

Hello everyone, I own this beautiful vehicle for about 4 years, and I believe this is my 1st serious (??) problem? Past week C43 stalled while stopped 2 times, starts immediately with no problems. Today it stopped while in traffic, i was lucky enough to get it on the side of the road. All this times I have this trouble, there is no light turned on, or any warning signals at all.

I called AAA to get it towed to my mechanic.... Waited abour 45 minutes and tried to start again, it started!!! I took it to the mechanic, and guess what?

Mechanic said if it is not broken and running there was nothing he can do.... Since there is no light that indicates nothing, there is no way to find out what's wrong.... Luckly I came home, got in the garage and stalled "In the GARAGE" again

Any suggestions?
Bad gas?
Fuel lines?
Fuel pump?
Electronic problem?
Serious problem?

i have driven it while low on gas some?? (while light on)

I would appreciate any suggestions, advice from you..

Thank you in advance for your time.
Buddy

Z06EATER

check you CPS (crank postioning sensor) there easy to replace perfect DIY and is not too expensive. maybe even you MAF check those

bzliteyear

i had similar problem w/ my E320 wagon before. replaced the crank, but it didn't solve problem - turned out to be the MAF. good luck.
Patrick

StapleGun

Classic symptom of the CPS (Crank Position Sensor) going bad...$55 at autohausaz

Vardar

I bought the part, is it easy DIY?

C43AMG

10-15 minute job (with a cold engine).

Vardar

been looking all over but i dont think there are directions at all

C43AMG

Look along the drivers side firewall

money-one

I think its an E8 torx 1/4" drive , 1/4" universal, long 1/4" extension, and a ratchet. You will be done in no time.

silence

someone post a picture of the location for him?

I need to change mine before spring as well

Vardar

I have a time limit, I ordered MAF sensor and CPS from autohauz, i need the parts asap so i can drive to Miami on Thursday. Anyone has and spesific written or pictured directions? I looked in searc section, lot of other stuff comes up. (

vinceC

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...-pictures.html

Vardar

There were 2 options, and picked the 2nd one.. I had no idea what the engine serial number is
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ition%20Sensor

Vardar

You arr awesome!!! SImilar with C43?

Thank you!!!

MAF is under the air filter?

Vardar

Well. Crap!! I need the engine serial number ............
Anyone knows where it is located? I might have to make changes on CPS oprder

Vardar

Can someone help me locate engine serial number please? I might cancel the order.

Thank you

Vardar

Here you are:
CPS Location

Vardar

Thank you all for your help.
I am waiting for the part, directions are above "CPS Location"

About MAF? Guy named Phil from Autohaus did not get it.... there is a $164 part but is that waht we need to replace? Or we need sensor that attaches to the round airfilter box adapter (or whatever it is called)

vinceC

Go to:

https://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/

Register. Is is free - you have to enter a credit card number, but it is free.

When you get registered go into the system and pull the Data Card for you car. In order to do so you will need to enter the VIN for your car in the upper left (WDB is already entered for you). After you have entered the VIN go to the Data Card icon - it is at the top - there will be a row of icons - the Data Card is the leftmost of the icons.

The Engine Number is on the Data Card.

Vardar

Car is fixed, area is tight, if you don't wanna drop tools in engine cavity; lay down a plastic bag of some sort right under the CPS, so if things fall, they fall on plastic bag...

Thank you all very much for helping me save a lot of $$$ especially these bad times...
God bless you all
Buddy

Z06EATER

glad to hear your up and running again