I have a 2004 Crossfire Coupe Limited (40k miles), and recently the Check Engine light has come on (after I filled up the tank). First thing I did was check the gas cap, it was fine, but the light is still on. I thought maybe it was poor quality Gas so I put some of the fuel cleaner in that tank and the next day the light actually went off. But it only stayed off for about 2 hours, and now it's back.

While the car is warm (after driving for 15 min or so), if I turn off the car and try to start it back up it gives me trouble and won't turn over. It take about 4 tries until it finally starts back up. It starts just fine on cold starts.

Other than that the car runs normal! Before I take it to the dealer to be fixed, does anyone have any advice or has anyone experienced this? And how much did it cost?

Thanks in advance for your help!

- TP

 

Do you know what codes you have ?

 

What a coincidence... My '04 recently hit the 40K mile mark... this morning the check engine light came on. TP did you end up taking yours to the dealer??

 

I have similar mileage and mine was also having a hard time starting. I have a defective camshaft sensor, its on order.

 

is that a warrantee part?

 

Yes warranty part, I have an extended one. Otherwise the part is like $147.

 

Did you get your car scanned by a dealer? let us know what sensor error is at fault.
I have heard of other cars with a pressure sensor near the tank would fail, but it could also be a hose connection at some port that blew off due to high pressure in the tank. I would need to look at the factory manual for a diagram and see where the vent hoses and ports are located.

 

You might want to run it by an auto parts store and let them scan it. I think Auto Zone & Advance Auto do them for free.

 

Can they scan late model Mercedes cars? Are the european OBD ports the same?

 

I'm not sure. Can't hurt to call or stop by though.

 

All OBD II ports are the same worldwide...

 

I had my scanned by Advanced Auto and Auto Zone today, so yes they can.

 

TP,

What was ever the outcome at the dealer? I am curious because my XF has started to do this same problem. It didn't actually start until I started using the "quick start" feature our cars offer. Not really sure if its called the quick start but I'm sure someone can explain more in-depth. I'll be going to the dealer later this week. Are there others that have had this besides those of us who have voiced here? My mileage is at approx 42K.

Later,
Q

 

My car just turned 43K and yep its the same the car won't start at all until I give it at least 30 to 45 min wait since last turned off

 

Wow! First post in over two years and you bring up a post that's nearly two years old.

Welcome back! Now, what exactly is your problem?