E240 - Engine Cutting Out Issue

[sanjivsai]

Dear Users,

I need your help.
I have an E240 1998 Saloon, which has recently developed a problem.
The problem is that when the engine seems to get heated up (After say 30 minutes of constant driving), and you come to a halt the engine cuts out. The Car will not start until it has cooled down.

I have been given a number of explainations for this including
1) This is due to the Fuel pump issue.
2) The Starter Motor needs replacing.
3) Mercedes Benz use a special grease in the starter motor and if the
wrong one is used this can cause a problem.

Can anyone suggest what the issue is and where in North / North West London, I can take the car.

Many Thanks.

Regards
Sanjiv

 

[andy_k]

sounds like the crank position sensor to me

 

[EDZ649]

+1 for the crank sensor

 

[momomo]

Yep its the CPS. Isnt difficult to do yourself if you are handy

 

[sanjivsai]

Yep its the CPS. Isnt difficult to do yourself if you are handy

Momomo,
Can you tell me how to do this or can someone else tell me.

 

[lynall]

Wifes 320 has just been doing same thing i replaced it myself (£70 mb), bit of a tosser to get to, not sure if any easier on 240.
Item 5.
See here http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/engine/74275-help-needed-cps-replacement-01-c320.html