2003 Mercedes Benz CLK320 car engine turnned off after 30 m

2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK320
70 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANAS999
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after using car for 30-40 min the engine turnned off when i stoped pushing the fuel...then when i park (P) it returns to work normally when i switched on again..but the same wehen stop pushing the fuel it turned off again...even if i re-start it and keep it at the park position the same after few seconds turned off...but for short trips like 10-15 min its ok & no problem happens..but when its happens i neeed to park the car for at least 3-4 hours to wor normally again for just short trips.(10-15min)..mor than that 30-40 min,,i faced the same problem even if the speed were 80km/h & stop pushing the fuel the engine turned off.!!!!!
Jul 11, 2008 at 4:37 PM
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GFIMOTORCARS
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This could be several things from fuel delivery to sensor malfunction. Does it feel as if the vehicle is running out of gas? If so you may have a faulty fuel pump or clogged filter. If not you may be looking at something like a failed crankshaft position sensor.
Feb 15, 2009 at 9:51 PM
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