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Nov 18, 2011 | 08:42 AM

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DaytonaJae

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Re: Hello to you all...Please help if possible

I am having similar issues. Does yours say "Start Error" on the odometer display when trying to start? I took a video of this the last time I had the problem (last night).

With the help of 32Krazy, Tighed1, and Rcompart (big thanks to both for their help) we've done the following:

1. Repaired K40 RCM (sent and received back from Tighed1 for repair)
2. Replaced Crank Position Sensor with new Bosch part

The problem still persisted, although randomly.

Rudy saw my video and suggested I look at the immobilizer system.

So last night I did some searching on here for some more info on this and decided to try my spare key. Although it cannot be determined that the spare solves the problem 100% (since it is a randomly occurring issue), I can say that of all the times I tried to start the car yesterday with the spare, it worked when the main key failed and generated the start error message.

Oh and yes, I did put fresh batteries out of the package into the main key before I tried the spare, in case you were wondering. My spare key is a spare for a reason: the buttons are worn out and it doesn't seem to operate the keyless entry despite repeated attempts at programming it to the car (probably because it has already been programmed before)

I took the main key apart and was unable to determine visually if there was anything wrong with the circuitboard since I'm not an electronics expert, so for my peace of mind, I decided I might look into a new key from Mercedes.

I called my local dealer this morning and got a quote of $165 for a new key, which is in the price range I have seen for a key from MB, although your Chrysler keys seem to cost much less from what I've read here

I am going to drop the cover under the steering wheel and check the wiring around the key receptacle (halo ring) to make sure everything there is ok while I wait for the key to be made.

I don't know if this helps you or not but I thought I'd share my very similar experiences. Hopefully it helped or reassured you somewhat.

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