1999 clk 430 starting issues (CPS)
07-10-2010, 04:33 PM
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1999 clk 430
1999 clk 430 starting issues (CPS)
I am being told by a former Mercedes Benz tech that i am suppose to change out both the Crank Position Sensor and the Camshaft sensor. He is telling me that u never change out just one always the two if either goes bad. Doesn't sound right to me because the price of parts and labor goes from $145 labor and $95 for crank position sensor to $285 Labor and $165 camshaft sensor + $95 Crank postions sensor Grand Total $545. I just want to know if i only change the Crank positions sensor and my car fires up. will the camshaft sensor still need to be replaced shortly afterwards.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
07-11-2010, 08:30 PM
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1998 CLK 320
Crankshaft/Camshaft Sensor Replacement
The Crankshaft position sensor for your car is $40.00 at AutohausAZ.Very easy DIY job! MarcusF has all the info on his "Signal to Noise" site. The Camshaft position sensor is $59.00.
07-16-2010, 02:53 PM
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Pretty esay,I did mine this morning, same issue paid $52 at Autozone. Took me 10 minutes....Just a tip:
Use small socket set and when putting the screw back , use a piece of papertowel on the scocket. It helps the screw stay on the socket and not fall off.
Use small socket set and when putting the screw back , use a piece of papertowel on the scocket. It helps the screw stay on the socket and not fall off.
07-18-2010, 04:02 AM
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2001 C320, 1997 E320, 1993 300e & 2005 F150 Supercrew
I just replaced the CPS on my CLK last weekend, it's 15 min job and I haven't had any issues. Just make sure which CPS you have (single or double clip) my 320 had the double clip. Just shine a light at the CPS and you will be able to tell by looking at the connector. I did replaced that stupid inverted torx screw with a stainless steel allen head screw. Good Luck!
