Mercedes c320 cdi crankshaft position sensor location

[CountAlucard]

Hi I have a 2006 w203 merc c320cdi And am trying to locate the crank position sensor as the car is struggling to start and very occasionally (rarely) goes into limp mode when driving. I have a new one ready to fit but just can’t find its location? Thanks

 

[skippyjasper]

Here's what is shown for my US 320 CDI '07.

Instructions suggest a fault code may be generated by this work and will need to be erased.

HTH

 

[CountAlucard]

Thanks, would that be the front, middle or back of the engine? Bearing in mind that British spec cars are right hand drive.

 

[skippyjasper]

That is the back of the engine, so passenger side for you.

 

[m80]

A few years ago but I replaced mine,
although the symptoms were cutting out when warm, and not restarting till cooled some.

From under the bonnet,
right hand over gearbox (back of engine) CPS looking at flywheel,
feel cover over CPS,
prise from back to lift cover (that isn't designed to be lifted but easier than removing the bolt for cover removal),
unplug connection and use socket to remove CPS and then replace.

If memory serves at around £35 it's worth a punt as it's plug and play.