slownrusty

Great post and write-up Shardul...thanks for sharing and assisting us with addressing potentially stressful issues! Makes ownership that bit easier.

shardul

iTrader: (1)

yes it is straight forward

shardul

iTrader: (1)

as always glad to help

lkirchner

Where did you get the sensor? Mine is going bad on my SL55.

Thanks

Roseylv

Great write up.

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

Thanks Shardul

GT40MkI

Have the part # handy?

shardul

iTrader: (1)

will check the invoice tonight

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.

lkirchner

Thanks and also for the tip on the free shipping.

snacl500

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!

shardul

iTrader: (1)

10 to 12inch should be fine. See the pics of the extension I posted.

snacl500

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

komp55

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.

WHTEVO

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.

Aaron

shardul

iTrader: (1)

yes it is a female #8 torx bit

WHTEVO

/\ Ok thanks.

Aaron

Esh

Also known as an E8 Torx bit

shardul

iTrader: (1)

look at post no. 1 description before second pic

tbal

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

tbal

Oh also this should be listed in the DIY thread...

ryback

55 bux for the part, 18 for the tools.... saving 320 by not going to the stealership.... priceless

JOSHE55

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?

shardul

iTrader: (1)

No you don't have to do anything. Just replace and you will be fine

chawkins2001

You are da man, mang

ES EF ED

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.