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04-23-2008, 11:38 AM
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1998 E320 Starts then dies
I have a 1998 E320 that just recently began acting up. When I start the vehicle after a period of rest, the engine starts right up, then dies immediately. I restart the motor and it runs fine until I shut it down and let it sit for a couple of hours, after sitting a few hours, same thing, upon initial start up it dies immediately, then restarts and runs fine. I have no fault codes indicated. I am thinking it may be the Crank Sensor. I had to replace it about 2 years ago, but at that time it would shut down without warning while driving down the road.
Any ideas? I would appreciate any help. Regards, Ray 
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04-23-2008, 12:15 PM
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The fuel filter controls fuel pressure, possible a fuel pressure bleed off.
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04-23-2008, 01:12 PM
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Could be your bladeless key is faulty. Happened on mine.
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04-23-2008, 11:20 PM
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Hooper, I dunno brother. I used to repo cars and if a transponder key wasn't programmed correctly, the car starts and dies within a few moments.
One time I "stole" a car back and drove it for blocks about 15 feet at a time!! It was in the hood, too  Look into fuel pressure as MBDOC suggests... -GH
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04-24-2008, 12:09 PM
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Starting problem '98 E320
It could be a fuel pressure problem, but if you have a spare key you could rule something out.
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04-25-2008, 01:16 PM
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Well, not the key
Well, I purchased a new key ($210.00) and I still have the problem.
The battery has not been disconnected, so I do not think it is an idle memory issue. There are no fault codes. It is really strange, the engine starts right up, then shuts off, upon restart, everything is fine. I am thinking possibly the fuel pump relay!!
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