New Starter.

This is turning into a random throwing of parts without performing diagnosis first.


Whats a "reed switch"? I replaced the conductor plate several months ago.

A reed switch is a glass tube with small leak contacts inside. When a magnet is placed near the contacts, they open or close depending on the design. This reed switch is in the conductor plate. With a good scan tool you when read the status of this switch and watch it change state when you move the shifter. If this trans has an electric motor operating the transmission linkage, I would need to see a wiring diagram to confirm NSS location.

The brakes don't need to be applied to start the car unless this is a verified feature I'm unaware of. Didn't know that. My previous E320 (2000) did if memory serves.

Pressing the brakes to unlock the shifter is all the 00 would of had.( thank the people that drive an auto trans with one foot for causing their 80's Audi to run "away" with the fix being a shifter interlock ) Newer keyless ignition cars might have press brake before start but I'm not sure. In any event it is good practice to press the brake before starting.


If you turn the key to the on position then jumper over the starter, does the

Is it possible its the crank position sensor? I had to replace it in my old 2000 E320 but the c[/COLOR]ar would crank, just not start.

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The crankshaft position sensor tells the engine computer engine speed and position. It has no affect on cranking.