Hi everyone,
I have an intermittent fault on my 2006 CLK 280 w209.
Occasionally the car will not start when I turn the key. The key turns all the way and power comes on, but the starter motor doesn't turn at all, no click..nothing.
Usually I just try it 2 or 3 times and then it will work fine and car will start.
The second more serious problem which I think might be related is that at random times maybe once or twice a week, the engine will just cut out, sometimes when I've just started the car and I'm at standstill, and more worryingly sometimes when driving.
Again the car will always start again after a couple of turns of the key,
Never with either fault does the starter motor crank but the car not start, it's just always either nothing, or the car starts.
Reading similar posts some people describe crankshaft position sensor (CPS) problems and say these usually occur when the car is hot, and can mend itself when the engine cools. But this description doesn't seem to match my problem which happens when the engine is cold or hot.
Also I think with a CPS problem the car will crank, but not start, which also isn't what happens with my car.
So could my problem be a CPS issue or not ?
Alternatively I've read a few posts on Electronic Ignition Switch issues, could this be the problem ? Should I send my EIS off to be tested and rebuilt ?
Or possibly a low battery in the key fob itself ? (The problems happen when using both keys).
Alternatively could it be the "Camshaft position sensor" or magnets ?
One other thing the car is throwing a code, P1337...
If anyone has any ideas I'd be grateful for help or direction where to investigate further.
Many thanks.
I have an intermittent fault on my 2006 CLK 280 w209.
Occasionally the car will not start when I turn the key. The key turns all the way and power comes on, but the starter motor doesn't turn at all, no click..nothing.
Usually I just try it 2 or 3 times and then it will work fine and car will start.
The second more serious problem which I think might be related is that at random times maybe once or twice a week, the engine will just cut out, sometimes when I've just started the car and I'm at standstill, and more worryingly sometimes when driving.
Again the car will always start again after a couple of turns of the key,
Never with either fault does the starter motor crank but the car not start, it's just always either nothing, or the car starts.
Reading similar posts some people describe crankshaft position sensor (CPS) problems and say these usually occur when the car is hot, and can mend itself when the engine cools. But this description doesn't seem to match my problem which happens when the engine is cold or hot.
Also I think with a CPS problem the car will crank, but not start, which also isn't what happens with my car.
So could my problem be a CPS issue or not ?
Alternatively I've read a few posts on Electronic Ignition Switch issues, could this be the problem ? Should I send my EIS off to be tested and rebuilt ?
Or possibly a low battery in the key fob itself ? (The problems happen when using both keys).
Alternatively could it be the "Camshaft position sensor" or magnets ?
One other thing the car is throwing a code, P1337...
If anyone has any ideas I'd be grateful for help or direction where to investigate further.
Many thanks.