I have a 98 Mercedes E430, The car runs fine but it seems after it warms u
it will just cut off. When I try to restart it, it will not start. If
wait for 15mins or so it will start right back up. Can anyone help
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- - 09 May 2008 14:23 GMT
The first thing I would look at is your crankshaft position sensor. This is
a common failure item and often displays the same symptoms.
>I have a 98 Mercedes E430, The car runs fine but it seems after it warms up
> it will just cut off. When I try to restart it, it will not start. If I
> wait for 15mins or so it will start right back up. Can anyone help?
Tiger - 09 May 2008 14:43 GMT
Does the engine runs rough before cutoff or just instant shutoff?
Bezo - 09 May 2008 23:04 GMT
Just an instant shut off. No rumble, just shuts off
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Bezo - 09 May 2008 23:06 GMT
Where is the crankshift position sensor on a 98E430
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Tiger - 10 May 2008 20:40 GMT
I am not sure on your engine, but most of them is located in the front by
the timing mark. I know for 6 cylinders inline the crank position sensor is
on the rear... on top of the tranny.
runbiodiesel - 09 May 2008 20:09 GMT
> I have a 98 Mercedes E430, The car runs fine but it seems after it warms up
> it will just cut off. When I try to restart it, it will not start. If I
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Sounds like an electronics issue. Semiconductors will often become
"open" when heated when they are defective and once they cool down
function normally again. I don't know the E430 but I have seen this in
electronic ignition components in a variety of makes and models. When
the component heats up it just shuts the engine down as if you turned
the key. It's can be a hassle to find too since the component may
test normally by the time you check it.
Bezo - 11 May 2008 15:06 GMT
thanks, I need to find where these parts are located on the vehicle
Relays...et
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