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Old Oct 16, 2018 | 09:03 PM
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1997 320 SL Fuel Injectors Not Firing

US 1997 320 SL

After replacing bad fuel pump with filter and installing a new battery the engine cranks but wont fire. I have normal pressure at fuel rail. Engine runs on starting fluid spray to air intake. Only code is Cam Position Sensor; sensor replaced twice, wiring from sensor to computer tested good.

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Every fuse under hood and in trunk tested ok
All computer connections look fine and have been reseated.
Crank Shaft position sensor tested ok
Locking and Alarm systems work ok and I have done the steering wheel up/down dance.

I am a long time lurker but first time poster as i am at wits end.
I am NOT a mechanic. I got this far reading forums and have a neighbor who does racing engines help me.

Thank you for reading and helping!
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Old Oct 17, 2018 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by jimbozambo
Every fuse under hood and in trunk tested ok
I'll guess you may have overlooked the fuses installed atop the Base Module. The Base Module is located among the other electronic modules beneath a plastic cover in the right-rear engine compartment.
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Old Oct 17, 2018 | 01:31 PM
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Thanks bobterry. I think the base module you referenced is what I’m calling the computer (under hood under passenger side window). All the fuses in that compartment are fine.
Jim
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 05:04 PM
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Hello Jim,
I appreciate your post is several years old, but I am experiencing a similar issue an wondered what was the eventual solution to your non-fuelling problem?
Chris
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