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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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Great post and write-up Shardul...thanks for sharing and assisting us with addressing potentially stressful issues! Makes ownership that bit easier.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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So just to clarify, it's a pretty simple remove/replace type fix? Take the old part out, put new part in, done?
yes it is straight forward
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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Great post and write-up Shardul...thanks for sharing and assisting us with addressing potentially stressful issues! Makes ownership that bit easier.
as always glad to help
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 02:23 AM
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Thanks for the DIY. Funny how the car would not start at the car wash bay at the dealership. Dealership wanted to diagnose the problem but I told them no. Got the sensor online for $40. Hope that fixs the problem.
Where did you get the sensor? Mine is going bad on my SL55.

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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 03:19 AM
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Great write up.

I'm going to need to invest in a nice set of tools some day.

Thanks Shardul
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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Have the part # handy?
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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will check the invoice tonight
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by lkirchner
Where did you get the sensor? Mine is going bad on my SL55.

Thanks
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ition%20Sensor

The link is for my 2004 E55. You may want to play with it to match your car. Good Luck

BTW I just added some leather care or anything $10.00 to the CART. That will make the shipping free. Otherwise they will charge $9.95 for shipping so you are really getting $10 worth of merchandise for free.

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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by snacl500
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ition%20Sensor

The link is for my 2004 E55. You may want to play with it to match your car. Good Luck

BTW I just added some leather care or anything $10.00 to the CART. That will make the shipping free. Otherwise they will charge $9.95 for shipping so you are really getting $10 worth of merchandise for free.
Thanks and also for the tip on the free shipping.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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Can anyone tell me what size of extension was used. I went to the store twice and had no luck with a 6" and 10" extension. I did a search and noticed that people were using a 24" extension. The screw is so hard to get to. Wonder why they placed it under the sensor and not above it. Thanks!
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 11:05 PM
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10 to 12inch should be fine. See the pics of the extension I posted.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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10 to 12inch should be fine. See the pics of the extension I posted.

Thanks. I tried again (this time after removing the air box) and it was no issue with the 10" extension. I guess I just need some more patience.

The MB part # is A 003 153 27 28
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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My car exhibited the no-start sympton three or four times this weekend, so I took it to the dealer this morning to let my MB extended warranty cover the repair. Service Adviser said it's probably the CPS and that when they get to the four or five year age mark, they typically start to fail in high heat conditions (like the freakin' hot ATL). Last thing I need is to get stranded somewhere, as almost happened yesterday.

Good DIY info, definitely needs to be in the DIY sticky thread.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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So is that a 8mm socket you listed or a #8 Torx bit? I ask because i see quite a few torx type bolts in that engine bay. Thanks.

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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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So is that a 8mm socket you listed or a #8 Torx bit? I ask because i see quite a few torx type bolts in that engine bay. Thanks.

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yes it is a female #8 torx bit
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 09:14 AM
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/\ Ok thanks.

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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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yes it is a female #8 torx bit
Also known as an E8 Torx bit
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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Also known as an E8 Torx bit
look at post no. 1 description before second pic
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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Good DIY! Thanks a lot!!!

Replaced my sensor today, damn is it tight in there. Took about 4 hours from start to finish including the occasional break LOL big hands dont help!, killed 3 bees in the process too, pos' kept comming out fo no where!.. Worse part is getting the socket in the tiny space and making sure the screw doesnt fall... will never do it again myself haha
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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Oh also this should be listed in the DIY thread...
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 03:14 AM
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55 bux for the part, 18 for the tools.... saving 320 by not going to the stealership.... priceless
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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my car was throwing this code after a week of ownership, i was able to buy the replacement part and i will try to replace this later in the day, after replacing it will i have to disconnect the battery to reset anything? or just set it and for get it?
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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No you don't have to do anything. Just replace and you will be fine
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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i may need to replace mines. car died while i was slowing down for a red light, tried to start and it was just crank and wouldnt turn over, about 5 mins later car started up fine but my check light is on now.
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