2001 e320 trouble starting HELP - MBWorld.org Forums

Oct 11, 2007 | 10:29 PM

2die4

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2001 e320 trouble starting HELP

I am havin trouble with starting my vehicle, sometimes when i turn the key to start it, The enigine attempts to turn-over, BUT does not fire up.

Also when it does this if i do not turn back the key(to the off position) it will hold the start.
( if that makes sense)

I recently changed the CPS sensor and hooked it up to a computer and nothing showed up except for the same CPS reading?!?!

Changed my battery, filter, fuel filter, and spark plugs within the last 2 months.

PLZ guys any help is needed. Benn to a few mechanics and none of them can solve this problem. Trying to avoid paying lots of money at the dealership THX

Oct 11, 2007 | 10:43 PM

sosh

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Its obvious that your mechanics do not know the car. Bottom line is that a dealer should be able to solve the problem. Yes it will cost a few bucks but how much more money do you want to throw at the incompetent mechanics. Could be caused by lots of things inclusing a bad key or AAM. Just part with some cash so we do not have to hear you complain for a long period of time.

Oct 12, 2007 | 09:01 AM

fju2112

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2002 E320 4matic 92K (bought 12/20/06). 2000 E430 4matic (RIP 12/9/06) :(

sosh, why are the mechanics incompetent, exactly? if you don't know another reason this could be happening, how can you know if a dealership will be more or less accurate in diagnosing the problem...? at a dealer you could still get an incompetent mechanic, only they'll charge you even more for the privelege of misdiagnosis. do you work for a dealership? and does sosh stand for "sons of sam horn"...??? Had to ask w/ the sox playing tonight

anyway, my car has done this in the past, but only sporadically and it hasn't happened in months. 2die4- what is your location so people can chime in with local Benz experts? i have a few in new england if you're there.

Oct 12, 2007 | 09:40 AM

sosh

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Originally Posted by fju2112

I really can't answer why some mechanics are incomptent but then again some doctors are better than others. As for a dealership, they have TRAINED mechanics that receive continuous training and upgrades, they have far superior test equipment, they see and have experience with many more vehicles, they hire the cream of the crop people (usually), and they have access to MB's techs and engineers. I do not work for MB or a dealer, I am however a customer of a dealership that I have grown to trust and like. Not all dealerships and certainly not all dealer people are created equal but the average level in a dealership is high and certainly higher than most but not all independents. Many Indy's are ex dealer people who either were fired or left for some reason but they in most cases do not have the on going training and up to date equipment that the dealers do as its quite expensive. I would rather have my car repaired at a dealership where the repair is also warranted and I am sure of getting the most up to date parts. This guy is a good example as he has spent apparently a good deal of cash at an Indy and still has the same issue. A dealer will charge more as his overhead is much higher but will usually fix it right the first time. There are some exceptions to what I said about Indy's but they are few and far between.
No SOSH does not stand for what you said!!

Oct 12, 2007 | 10:22 AM

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Thx for the reply. I guess I should take it to the dealer. I am located in Toronto, tried looking for some shops other than mercedes that worked on these cars but came up with none.

Oct 12, 2007 | 10:53 AM

fju2112

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2002 E320 4matic 92K (bought 12/20/06). 2000 E430 4matic (RIP 12/9/06) :(

My mechanic did overflow work for Alfa Romeo when they were in the states (right by the old Alfa dealership in Waltham). He knows European cars extremely well - he just happens to be more entrepreneurial than wanting to work at a dealership, and he has a great business. His labor rates are fair and he does good work, and shows me the parts he uses. He's also straight as an arrow. So I may have lucked out, but I found a MUCH better option than any dealership can offer. I can't separate out the sleazy car sales process (and people) from the repair bay in the same building, no matter how talented the mechanics might be. I knew someone who sold BMW"s for a year and my GOD, what a terrible time they had of it trying to live in that world. my personal opinion is that if someone owns a business and has been at it for decades with a good reputation, it's very likely they're doing more quality work - and they also have a hell of a lot more to lose if they **** off the wrong people/customers. But that opinion is influenced by the fact that many people in my family are entrepreneurs. I've had dealerships screw me over or push back on doing warranty repair work; it's like pulling teeth unless the problem means the car had to be towed to the place. when it's not under warranty, voila, they're your best friend ($$$$$). at least i know when i go to my mechanic there's no corporate baggage hanging over him; i'm paying him to do what i ask. if he figures out there's no problem and doesn't spend a lot of diagnostic time on the car, he doesn't charge me (no, seriously).

sorry....