1999 turbodiesel code p0200
 

I was driving and the engine chugged a little then quit running and would not restart. I had it towed home and replaced the fuel filter the next day thinking that was the problem. The car started right up and ran fine for about 10 miles and the engine died again and would not restart. I had it towed home and checked the codes and it came up with P0200 injector circuit open. Any of you guys know how I can solve this problem?

Thanks,
Rick

The P0200 is a red herring, this engine has a mechanical injection pump and injectors (not electronic like the later common rail engines).

I suspect your crank angle sensor is failing, see my adventure on this from a few years back. Post is titled CAN Bus problem but it ended up being the crank angle. Only get a genuine MB sensor from the dealer or you will be pulling your hair out.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/393787-w210-can-bus-issues.html

Thank you sir.I looked on pelican parts and they offer a "crankshaft sensor", is this the same as a "crank angle sensor"?
I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the problem I am having but I should also mention that I had a new battery and alternator installed a year ago and ever since I get a battery charge warning but never paid too much attention to it because the car cranks over fast and starts no problem. The warning usually comes on after first start in the morning then goes off after several seconds, other times it comes on after turning the car off but this does not happen everyday.

Yes the sensor is the Crankshaft sensor.

I strongly recommend the dealer on this one, the aftermarket sellers (including this forum's sponsor) are selling a Bosch aftermarket, not a genuine MB.

Battery charge warning - probably need to get access to Star Diagnostic/Xentry and have the codes cleared, you are probably looking at a low voltage code stored in one of the modules. These were the first generation cars that had networking and diagnostics and if you farted in the general direction of the car it would set all kind of codes, that cannot be reset except with the MB tools through the 38 pin connector under the hood. The OBDII port on these early W210s only goes to the engine controller and passes the bare minimum emissions related codes as required by the federal laws at the time.

I will order the part from the dealer as you recommend.That's what I love about this forum, people like you that are willing to share your experience to help others avoid the hell you went through!
I did some research to find where the crank sensor is located and it appears to be near the firewall on the drivers side between the oil filter housing and starter? If this is correct it looks like I will have to break my arm in several places in order to gain access! What is the best approach, from above or from underneath?

From the bottom.