Problems Starting a 97 C230 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

MBClass · #1 04-15-2007, 02:14 PM

I drove my 1997 C230 to the store yesterday and when I came back fifteen minutes later it would not start. Also the courtesy lights do not turn on and the keyless entry system does not work. The radio and seat adjustment work just perfectly. I have checked all of the fuses and they are all fine. When I try to start the car the engine cranks but does not start but sometimes misfires. I have not checked the spark plugs yet but I doubt that they affect the courtesy lights and the keyless entry system. Something else that might be helpful is that the car has only 53000 miles on it. I have also checked the codes and the scanner says there are none. Do you guys have any idea as to what the problem might be?

stevebfl · #2 04-15-2007, 02:20 PM

Crank sensor filled with water?

stevebfl · #3 04-15-2007, 03:50 PM

Actually the DAS module does have similar power as the inside dome light fuse 23 and 27.

do you get a P1570 drive authorization code?

xvvvz · #4 04-15-2007, 03:51 PM

Overvoltage protection relay (OVP) or the fuse on the relay? My first thought was crank position sensor but those other symptoms shouldn't be cause by the crank position sensor going bad.

MBClass · #5 04-15-2007, 05:20 PM

stevebfl you had it right with fuse 27... i got no codes when i used the scanner.. when i checked the fuses the first time i only checked the one that were for starting or ignition.. I went back today and checked them all and sure enough number 27 was out.. Thanks for the help guys

Arthur Dalton · #6 04-15-2007, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xvvvz

Overvoltage protection relay (OVP) or the fuse on the relay? My first thought was crank position sensor but those other symptoms shouldn't be cause by the crank position sensor going bad.

That chassis does not use OVP relay.