Ive got an A140 Classic SE SWB AUTO its a 2003 and Im seeing problems when
trying to start it. 3 times in the last week, when trying to start it I
get nothing and have to sit for 1/2hr and try starting again and away it
goes. FSH and only 36k on the clock, anyone experienced similar problems
or can advise me?
Thanks,
Tiger - 09 Aug 2007 00:38 GMT
I would start off with the battery... how old is your battery? Does the
engine turn over even though it doesn't start? Is starting problem only when
engine is hot... not cold? If this is so, then you probably got a fuel
injection leak somewhere... most likely the injector.
Pi33edoff - 09 Aug 2007 06:39 GMT
Hi Tiger, thanks for the reply. The battery Im assuming is 4 years old, no
the engine doesnt turn over and the problem has happened when engine both
hot and cold............
Ive been told it maybe the alternator by a local (not mercedes garage),
was hoping others may have experienced the same and be able to advise.
Thanks,
RD - 09 Aug 2007 10:11 GMT
The battery is seldom good sometimes bad but a connection can be. Connection
on the battery or the starter motor or the minus-connection from the battery
both sides.
Rolf
> Ive got an A140 Classic SE SWB AUTO its a 2003 and Im seeing problems when
> trying to start it. 3 times in the last week, when trying to start it I
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> Thanks,
Pi33edoff - 09 Aug 2007 13:11 GMT
Apparently its the Crankshaft Re-Position sensor or so ive been informed by
the local Merc garage...........
Karl - 10 Aug 2007 01:46 GMT
You need to specify if it does NOT crank or cranks but does NOT start.
A bad battery will keep it from cranking.
A bad crankshaft sensor will keep it from starting but it will still CRANK.
> Apparently its the Crankshaft Re-Position sensor or so ive been informed by
> the local Merc garage...........