Originally Posted by ShawnQ
huudoo,
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=19435
Read that thread. If you are experiencing the 'hard start', that may be the culprit.
But, YES, if you bump the key it turns over on its own...however, it should fire quickly (not keep cranking).
If it cranks too long, you may have a fuel pump issue. Mine cranks for 7+ seconds sometimes and then just gives up. I then have to re-turn the key to start it again. Embarassing!
Hopefully it is the fuel pump and I can get it fixed.
SQ
Hey Shawn. I have posted about this a few times since I had this problem with my 2001 ML320 which is the same engine as the Crossfire. The most common problem on these engines was the crank posistion sensor. the early warning signs are hard starting or dying as you come to a stop at a traffic light and then hard to start. I have already seen a few of the members on here find out the problem is this sensor. This sensor is not a big deal and very easy to change yourself, but some dealers want over $300 to change a $50 sensor that takes all of 10 minutes to change. I hope your problem is nothing serious but keep this in mind in case the dealer has trouble figuring it out. These sensors don't jsut fail, but rather act up for a few weeks before failing altogether.