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Old 06-12-2007, 07:45 PM   #1 (permalink)
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HELP! with a C280 engine problem

I have a `97 C280 that has been problem free...until now....it just cuts out for no reason. After cutting out (stalling) sometimes it will start and sometimes it wont. There are NO OBD codes to be read and no warning lights are on. Fuel pressure has been checked and is ok...anyone please help me with this? Any ideas or suggestions?
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Old 06-12-2007, 09:46 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Sounds like a faulty crankshaft position sensor (CPS).
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Old 06-13-2007, 01:27 PM   #3 (permalink)
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cps response

wouldnt there be a code if the cps was bad?
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Old 06-13-2007, 01:28 PM   #4 (permalink)
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wouldnt there be a code if the cps was bad?
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Old 06-13-2007, 01:42 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Nope, the engine simply stops running.
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Old 06-13-2007, 05:03 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Hey, dbellow, welcome to the forum.

As marcusF so wisely states, there is NO CODE for a faulty CPS.

Codes and CELs return only for things that affect emissions, CPS faults don't do that.

You have the classic symptoms for a defective CPS, so that's where I'd first look. Not a bad DIY job if you're handy, not horribly expensive even at the shop since it's pretty quick. The danger is when they want to charge you a couple hours diagnostic time, that will cost more than the silly sensor and it's installation. In your shoes if I wasn't going to DIY I'd just tell them to change it, 90% chance that will fix it, otherwise you'll get stuck with diagnostics anyway.

Fill out your profile as you have time and as a rule of thumb, if you have a question about your model car, it's best to post it in your native specific forum (W202) and not this general one.

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