W211 camshaft sensor

[alexmoon]

I've had a hot starting problem on my 270CDi for the last couple of weeks and posted on it. Most poters thought it could be the crankshaft sensor although a few said it was rare for them to go on a CDi diesel. My indie plugged car into day and only fault that came up was the camshaft sensor. Would that cause a hot starting problem?

 

[momomo]

Hi there, did you read the last two posts on you previous thread.

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/engine/84352-w211-hot-start-problem-2.html

 

[misfire84]

it is common for sensors before they fail to become temprature sensitive

 

[alexmoon]

Momo,

I had a leaking injector, as I said before on that thread, but it got fixed today. However, the hot start problem was still there and only fault coming up was camshaft sensor.

 

[alexmoon]

Momomo, Would a dodgy camshaft sensor cause a starting problem? How much is one and is it a big job to change? Cheers, Alex

 

[alexmoon]

Conclusion to thread. New camshaft sensor fitted and problem sorted! Sensor only cost £25 and is easy to fit. Car also runs even more smoother. Thanks for all your help.

 

[e30316i]

Alex, I knw this is really old but could you tell me the location of camshaft sensor. my e270cdi fault showing faulty sensor. have ordered one, just need location to fit. many thank

 

[Kwan88]

Mine e55 had the same issue but I had a ecu light to warn of the problem first even though the car started. I changed the cam and crank postion sensor for a bosch replacement.