It seems that after I drive about 1 minute and put my car into park 20 seconds later the engine shuts off and won't restart for about 5-10 minutes. When it does restart the check engine light comes on. After starting and restarting 3 times the check engine light goes out.

I work right across from a McDonalds and I go there for lunch. It's about a minute drive there. I guess I should just start walking now if this keeps happening.

Does any one have any idea at all why the engine would just shut off completely? The radio and everything else works just the car cranks and won't turn over for about 5 minutes.

 

Possibly the Crankshaft Position Sensor. Do a search on here. It's a 50 dollar part and a 10 minute install. See this thread. https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...on-sensor.html

It also could be the engine computer management system. There is a thread on here about that as well. A fix that will save you thousands.

Good Luck

 

Thank you for the reply reading this forum sounds like the same thing. I'll see about ordering that part. Thanks again.

 

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Bosch/Crankshaft_Position_Sensor/W0133-1833517.html

Is that the part I need?

 

No, that's not the part. I'll see if I can find a Bosch for you. It's best to get a good one. There are a lot out there and many will will fine / OK but some on here have suggested getting the Bosch.

Back in a minute.

 

Thank you sir!

 

http://www.ecstuning.com/Mercedes_Benz-2004-SLK320-170.465-Base-Convertible-V6_3.2L/Search/SiteSearch/003_153_28_28/ES2593181/

I found this. Is this one it?

 

There are many out there,. You can do a search and buy one from multiple souces. I haven't found a BOSCH yet but you probably can. You can also search for a 2004 Mercedes SLK 320 and it will be the same type. Here's 3 options on this site. Keep searching for Bosch and / or better prices. Replacing it with any other them should help immediately if this is indeed the issue. You may want to go by Advance auto or a shop which will plug in and run a code check for free first, to see what iit says before buying anything. Chrysler Crossfire Crankshaft Position Sensor - Free Shipping - Replacement, Beck Arnley, Standard

 

That looks like it and is should fit given it's for a SLK 320. See my previous post about getting a code run for free first.

 

Okay will do. I'll run the code at auto zone. Would anything pop up with out a check engine light being on? Also I'll see if advanced or auto zone has this part too

 

Code may or may not pop up. Usually if it throws one it's stored for a period of time, even if the light is off.

Good luck and post back what this ends up being.

 

Anytime someone has posted about CEL lights.. if it's off Autozone tells them come back when its on.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-Engine-Crankshaft-Crank-Position-Sensor-OEM-Bosch-0261-210170-/281174554106?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ASLK320&hash=item41774f35fa&vxp=mtr
And in case your due an oil change soon.. LOL

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Dodge-Chrysler-Mann-Fleece-Oil-Filter-Kit-HU718-5x-000-180-26-09-/281179895360?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ASLK320&hash=item4177a0b640&vxp=mtr

 

Thanks. I did just get the oil changed not to long ago. Maybe 400 miles if that. If you think I should again I will.

 

Nope.. your good. Put out there as a "just in case"..

 

So after work I went to pep boys. They ran a code check P0335 crankshaft. They had one in stock and wanted 2 hours to install it. Reading on here people have said 10-20 minutes and 2 hours is almost $200 for labor and part. I said hell no. I bought the part only and went to my personal mechanic and he did it in 15 minutes for free.

I'll see if it stalls out any more or has trouble starting any more and keep you posted. Thanks again for the help. Much appreciated. Saved me a trip to the dealers and probably saved me around $400 figure a diagnoses from a dealer is $100 and the OEM part from them is $100 and the amount of time pep boys wanted would probably be the same at the dealers so another $200. So $400 from the dealers most likely and with you help I spent $50. Thanks again!

 

You can paypal that $350 to :
alaxfire@aol.com

I'll see that it is used appropriately.