Hi Everyone, i'm a relative newbie to the forum in terms of postin so forgive me if this has been posted and solved but i have searched for any similar problems.

I have a 2001 W203 CDi.
When starting on a morning the engine runs for approx 5secs then cuts out. It takes several minutes to re-start. ( as if the fuel is drained from the filter )
There is no warning lights or any clues there could be a fault as the car drives and starts perfect after this initial problem.

Any help or pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers in advance for any tips...

 

May be the crank position sensor, my C240 has done the same thing....

 

Thanks for the response Cruiser.
To post an update i 'bit the bullet' and booked the car into the dealer for repair.

The diagnosis:
The low pressure fuel hoses were faulty???
(Seems strange as would of expected to have a fault all the time if it was fuel lines and not just when cold???)

The Cost to repair:
£50 for new pipes ( 3 lines replaced in total )
£200 for labour and diagnosis..[] ( ouch )

Grumbling aside the car started perfect this morning so hopefully that has solved the issue. I will post an update if required..

Thanks to all and take care....

 

I think you dont need new pipes.

Only 4 new O-RINGs ( size 8 x 2,5 mm ) on the ends.
One this pipe is going from fuel filter to small pump and the second is going from small pump to big pump.
I was reparing this problem 2 days ago