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Old May 5, 2011 | 05:03 AM
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Default 2001 ml320 engine cranking

Sometimes the starter motor turns the engine for 4 or 5 seconds before starting.
If i stop it after 2 seconds or so the then restart it its ok
Any ideas ?
 
Old May 5, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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Is this happening only the first cold start in the morning or even during the day with warm engine? I had a simular issue but only in winter months and about ones a week, it would start fine always on second try right a way like nothing ever happened.
After installing new CPS (crankshaft position sensor) I never had this problem since, for 2 years (27K miles). This was just my own experience, some other members may have a differnt opinion on your issue.
 
Old May 6, 2011 | 03:20 AM
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Thanx for that, it seems when hot.
 
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