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1999 Mercedes Benz ML430 ML430 dies then will not start unt

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KING13WALKER
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Engine Performance problem
1999 Mercedes Benz ML430 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

ML430 starts then dies and will not start until 15mins later
sometimes I can drive 60miles no prob
sometimes only 1mile then it dies, have to wait then restart

I can hear the starter
new battery and alternator
I changed new sparkplugs but same problem
Jun 15, 2009 at 5:37 PM
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STEVEW84
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probably needs a crankshaft position sensor. Very common failure item. Here is the location of it. Only get the part from the dealer.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170495_ckp_2.jpg

Jul 17, 2009 at 12:08 PM
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