Hello Im from turkey and I have a big problem with my 1999 A160
four weeks ago when I switched the ignition key suddenly start error blinked on the odometer display and starter engine completely dead .We tried to start engine for an half an hour and suddenly N gear indicator appears onthe odometer and the engine is started.From that time the problem is growing now I can afraid of turn the ignition switch offf.We took the car 3 times official mercedes service and they can not solve the problem.(changing key,changing battery)Now they say we know this problem but the problem has occured in a different way at your car.And there is no fault code on ECU.
I need a help please
Thanks a lot.
Vehicle: 1988 300 TE. 2003 ML350 (now the new service vehicle...)
Location: Oakland, Ca
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Originally Posted by timer
Hello Im from turkey and I have a big problem with my 1999 A160
four weeks ago when I switched the ignition key suddenly start error blinked on the odometer display and starter engine completely dead .We tried to start engine for an half an hour and suddenly N gear indicator appears onthe odometer and the engine is started.From that time the problem is growing now I can afraid of turn the ignition switch offf.We took the car 3 times official mercedes service and they can not solve the problem.(changing key,changing battery)Now they say we know this problem but the problem has occured in a different way at your car.And there is no fault code on ECU.
I need a help please
Thanks a lot.
Sounds like your immobilizer is faulting. Tell the dealer to check for bulletins, may just need to replace it.
Start Error !!!! 
Linear Mode
