The crankshaft position sensor may fail. Symptoms of this are: The engine will crank—but not start—especially when the engine is warm. The car may start again if it is left to cool off, but it may run roughly or have poor performance. Communicating these specific symptoms to your technician can save diagnostic time.
Car Problem Reports
Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Engine Performance Problems Due to Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure
Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Problem
10 Reports
Model Years Affected: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Average Mileage: 55,800 mi (30,000 mi - 80,000 mi)
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jleung68, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500, 44,000 miRookie
My car was suddenly stop on the road without any notice, I tried to start but it didn't work, and I cannot pull over my car to the sideway. After 45 mins, I started my car and it worked, and the Check Engine light was on when I re-started my car. However; it stopped again after 10 mins driving. I took it to the dearler, they replaced the crankshaft position sensor.
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Visitor, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK500, 47,000 mi
Had my car diagnosed ad it was not starting because of crankshaft positioning sensor. my question is how do you know which sensor? LEFT or RIGHT?
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Visitor, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500, 80,000 mi
the motor will not start if the car sets for a while the motor will start
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