220 CDI Starting problems

vobrid_diesel

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My 220 CDI (W203, 1998) has problems starting, finally I got the fuel issues worked out and now she does not want to start. I have hooked up a light on the fuel injectors and noticed that sometimes it is blinking and sometimes not. Now I could be wrong but I thought that it should be blinking constantly for the car to start. Does anyone know if this problem is due to a faulty camshaft sensor or should I be starting to think on a new computer?
 

mister_cee333

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I've had a similar problem on a Jag X Type (Erratic injector pulse). It turned out to be a broken wire in the connector to the ECU.
 

D3AN

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Mercedes C180 Esprit
Had simliar problem on cdi sprinter, loom had rubbed through and was shorting out, diagnostic check should locate your problem.
 

piestore

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poor starting

HI

Most likley cause is failed injector causing fuel pressure to be too low
 

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His: 2018 E220 d; Hers: 2016 SMAX
As above, or fuel line o-rings leaking air into the system.
 

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