w209 crank, no start after Power Steering Pump Ground Cable Replaced
08-17-2017, 03:40 PM
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2006 CLK 500 , 2001 CLK 430 CABRIOLET
w209 crank, no start after Power Steering Pump Ground Cable Replaced
2006 clk500 (W209 )started 2 rough idle and sputter and the check (engine light began flashing )
so I pulled over inspected the engine bay and noticed that the ground cable coming off of the back of the power steering pump had been severed and disconnected
I did have a power supply for a dryer with me at the time so I was able to splice a wire,
reattached to the back of the power steering pump and make a ground and drove home
I also was able to drive as normal, the next day, go to and from work without issue (no check engine light)
I needed to go out later in the evening, and when I went to start, it cranks and try to start, but it wouldn't.
So, i removed the spliced cable, Attached a brand new cable, and attempted to start it again, and same thing..
( just an endless cycle of almost starting, but wont and no check engine light)
ive also checked the fuses, and I had MAF , Cam and Crank, sensors replaced within 6 mo ago but those all threw a code and light whenever they failed....in this instance i have no check engine LIght on..
so I pulled over inspected the engine bay and noticed that the ground cable coming off of the back of the power steering pump had been severed and disconnected
I did have a power supply for a dryer with me at the time so I was able to splice a wire,
reattached to the back of the power steering pump and make a ground and drove home
I also was able to drive as normal, the next day, go to and from work without issue (no check engine light)
I needed to go out later in the evening, and when I went to start, it cranks and try to start, but it wouldn't.
So, i removed the spliced cable, Attached a brand new cable, and attempted to start it again, and same thing..
( just an endless cycle of almost starting, but wont and no check engine light)
ive also checked the fuses, and I had MAF , Cam and Crank, sensors replaced within 6 mo ago but those all threw a code and light whenever they failed....in this instance i have no check engine LIght on..
