Start Error
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Start Error
Guys I am looking for some help.
I was having problems with the Check Engine light coming on and hesitation while accelerating. I also had the engine lose power and then all of a sudden it started back up. Reading the forums I found that I should replaced the MAF, which I did, and then took the truck out for an oil change. A day later I tried starting the truck and nothing. The engine cranks but I get a Start Error message. It seems to turn over fine but just doesn't start. Sorry for my non mechanical terminology. Any ideas? before i take it to the dealer? I have read that the Crank Position Sensor should be replaced.
Am I on the right track or should I take it to the dealer. I would love to save some $ but I am looking for advice.
thanks
I was having problems with the Check Engine light coming on and hesitation while accelerating. I also had the engine lose power and then all of a sudden it started back up. Reading the forums I found that I should replaced the MAF, which I did, and then took the truck out for an oil change. A day later I tried starting the truck and nothing. The engine cranks but I get a Start Error message. It seems to turn over fine but just doesn't start. Sorry for my non mechanical terminology. Any ideas? before i take it to the dealer? I have read that the Crank Position Sensor should be replaced.
Am I on the right track or should I take it to the dealer. I would love to save some $ but I am looking for advice.
thanks
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Originally Posted by pirinoe
Guys I am looking for some help.
I was having problems with the Check Engine light coming on and hesitation while accelerating. I also had the engine lose power and then all of a sudden it started back up. Reading the forums I found that I should replaced the MAF, which I did, and then took the truck out for an oil change. A day later I tried starting the truck and nothing. The engine cranks but I get a Start Error message. It seems to turn over fine but just doesn't start. Sorry for my non mechanical terminology. Any ideas? before i take it to the dealer? I have read that the Crank Position Sensor should be replaced.
Am I on the right track or should I take it to the dealer. I would love to save some $ but I am looking for advice.
thanks
I was having problems with the Check Engine light coming on and hesitation while accelerating. I also had the engine lose power and then all of a sudden it started back up. Reading the forums I found that I should replaced the MAF, which I did, and then took the truck out for an oil change. A day later I tried starting the truck and nothing. The engine cranks but I get a Start Error message. It seems to turn over fine but just doesn't start. Sorry for my non mechanical terminology. Any ideas? before i take it to the dealer? I have read that the Crank Position Sensor should be replaced.
Am I on the right track or should I take it to the dealer. I would love to save some $ but I am looking for advice.
thanks
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if you are getting a "start error" message its not a CKP sensor. could be a key and possibly a DAS module - there is some DTB on the latter somewhere.
Go to your local dealer and let the experts fix it.
Go to your local dealer and let the experts fix it.
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BMW E30. I've turned to the dark side.
bad coil packs will not cause the cluster to display 'start error" it is a DAS issue that can be caused by the things I mentioned earlier and also - and more often, a weak battery.
