Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG Repair and Maintenance

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.

Failed spark plug wires and/or ignition coils can cause intermittent misfires (rough running); the Check Engine Light may also illuminate. Diagnoses of the ignition system will be necessary to determine which components are at fault.

A dead battery can be caused by a faulty seat control module that does not properly shut down.  Spilling liquids on the front seats can cause these modules to fail.

Filled the car, drove home and noticed it was leaking gas, dripping down just inside the drivers rear tire. Leaked out approx 2 gal and has now stopped. Anyone know of what this might be, hose leak?? What else?? Car seemed to be running fine. Thought it might have taken more gas than I expected ...

The battery is dead and the key will not unlock the doors. how do I release the hood to put new battery in?

Is it possible that the alternator fault is causing the intermittent problem with the transmission?

Some seat belt buckles may have a burr on a metal component of the locking mechanism. This could prevent the seat belt from locking under certain conditions. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the affected seat belts. This recall is expected to begin on December 22, 2003. The Mercedes-Benz recall number is 2003 120006.