lukecala

Hi guys,

So last night I started my car up and on crank it had the slightest of hesitations before it started, then the engine light turned on.

This morning I went to start the car up again and no light was on anymore. I still brought the car to a mechanic to be safe and they told me that the crank shaft positioning sensor needs to be changed.

What I want to know is —
does the crank shaft positioning sensor still need to be changed even though the light isn't on anymore ? They quoted me $370 for the job is this pricey ?

I gave autozone a quick call to see how much they sell the part for and they quoted me $54.00 for the part, however, it is only compatible if the car has a D4EUD Pollution control,
so does anyone know if this part would fit ? (Are 2003 CLK 320 cabs equipped with a pollution control ?)

Is this the correct part. Note: Application: With D4 EU-4 pollution control
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par.../N-jkrrdZ9gslr

lukecala

Come on guys ??

j21importer

Yes you should replace it. Crank sensors are very common for failure on 112 and 113 motors. If you let it go it may die while driving or not start one day.

j21importer

yes that is the right part as well. You can do it yourself if your handy, its not that bad to replace.

lukecala

Thanks mate, I appreciate it. Replacing it today