CLK Wont Start.... - Benzworld.org

J4GG4 · 08-21-2008, 12:49 PM

Well my new CLK is now 2 days old and ive got my first problem Car is a 2004 CLK270

Just 1 ft away from parking on my drive and the engine cuts out, Tried to start it again and it just turns over and wont fire up.

Dash displays MALFUNCTION....REMOVE KEY

Ideas?

keyhole · 08-21-2008, 02:11 PM

Hi Jagg4

Welcome to the forum - and please use the UserCP above ^^^ to add your details...

You have a CLK 270 CDI - a diesel. I'm sure a diesel owner can give you a steer on this problem. It's normal to read the fault codes for this type of fault - but you've got to get into a workshop for that. Unless you buy yourself a OBDII reader.

Here's a list of fault codes.

Mercedes Benz OBD II fault code table

J4GG4 · 08-21-2008, 02:44 PM

Thanks...

Ive left it to cool down and it still wont start.

Can you direct me in a OBD2 reader i can purchase online? Or i have a obd2 lead i used with my old audi using vag com. Can i download any software for this lead? or will this lead not work?

Finally where is the OBD2 port on the car exactly?

Many thanks

J4GG4 · 08-21-2008, 06:27 PM

Im just thinking... how accurate are the trip computer on these cars? it displays 7 miles left when i pulled up and when it conked out. I now hope it is diesel!!

keyhole · 08-21-2008, 06:31 PM

There's lots on eBay if you google OBD II + Mercedes. (they're not cheap)

The socket is located under your steering wheel. Look next to the red bonnet release handle to see a black plastic cover which flips down.

keyhole · 08-21-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by J4GG4

Im just thinking... how accurate are the trip computer on these cars? it displays 7 miles left when i pulled up and when it conked out. I now hope it is diesel!!

When my low fuel warning comes on I can generally go another 25 - 30 miles. But I wouldn't rely on that Range indicator for the last few miles!

I guess you could well be out of fuel here....

J4GG4 · 08-22-2008, 03:38 AM

Thanks guys...

guess what? Im proud to be embarrased about this as im also more relieved. OUT OF FUEL. damn trip computer. The trip computer was so accurate on my old audi. oh well guess thats the end of letting her go into the reserve.