Accelerator Pedal Valve Sensor

[swells14]

Hello everyone I own a 2000 E-320 delivered in the US. While I enjoy the vehicle a recent problem has developed. In that after starting the vehicle will idle and then shut off. I been in traffic at a traffic light with my foot placed on the brakes only to have the vehicle shut off. When trying to restart the engine keeps turning over. I've been told it is the Accelerator Pedal Valve Sensor. Has anyone heard of this ? Is this something I can do myself ? Finally anyone know how to replace the bulb behind the a/c heating control. Appears the bulb must have blow as when I turn on the headlamps the light no longer comes on !

Thanks

 

[television]

Se what others think but I have never heard of that.
Does it only do it at idle and never when driving.

Re the bulb, pull the knob off with a pair of pliers and a cloth so as not to mark it, and you need a fat straw or similar to get the bulb out, or if the press button unit from the inside


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[Cole@MBS]

Crank sensor all day long!!!

 

[swells14]

This vehicle has the automatic climate control are there special keys needed to remove much like the radio ?

 

[television]

Yes in the UK the keys cost £1 from any MB dealer

 

[swells14]

Thanks vehicle only does this when idling. I can start in leave it in park warms on then all of a sudden shuts off. In traffic stopped at light same thing

 

[television]

Thanks vehicle only does this when idling. I can start in leave it in park warms on then all of a sudden shuts off. In traffic stopped at light same thing

Then I go with SAM and the CPS ½ the price from a Bosch service center

 

[swells14]

Since I'm not familiar with the part is it actually called a crank sensor ? I was told today by the dealer they think it is the accelerator pedal value sensor part#0125423317. Is this the same part you are referring to ?? Thanks for your help !

 

[television]

No this is not the same part, and I cant see how the pedal sensor could stop the engine, as Idle is nothing to do with it,,even if you lost the throttle control the engine would not stop

 

[swells14]

Ok so what is the CPS ? Sorry as again I'm not familiar with the part

 

[television]

The CPS is a sensor that sits above the flywheel to set up the electronic, this has a habit of failing when its warm. they should have plugged the car into the STAR system where the fault should be recorded,,if the car starts again immediately then it may not be that

 

[Cole@MBS]

The CPS is a sensor that sits above the flywheel to set up the electronic, this has a habit of failing when its warm. they should have plugged the car into the STAR system where the fault should be recorded,,if the car starts again immediately then it may not be that

Agree with Malc, you could unplug the pedal and it would still run, still say for that engine its a crank sensor, 0001532828 part number!

 

[swells14]

Thanks Gentlemen I'll give it a shot see what happens !

 

[television]

If you have an ohm meter you could test when faulty,,it will read near on open circuit,,when good 1KΩ

 

[swells14]

Well the part came in $54 US replaced myself a little difficult to get to but started up fine and so far not shutting off. Thanks for the replies and help naturally I question the knowledge dealer- As in the same estimate they recommened the following being done-

Shifter Bushings $113- What are these & where are they located ?
Rear Spring Link Bushings $535 " "
Differential Rear Seal $851 " "
Rear Flex & Front Flex Disc $507 " "
Rear Main Seal $918 " "

I question if all this is really needed as the vehicle has 70,000 miles & no indications of a leak that I can see-From the posts appears the dealers overseas are just as bad as the ones in the US.

 

[television]

Well the part came in $54 US replaced myself a little difficult to get to but started up fine and so far not shutting off. Thanks for the replies and help naturally I question the knowledge dealer- As in the same estimate they recommened the following being done-

Shifter Bushings $113- What are these & where are they located ?
Rear Spring Link Bushings $535 " "
Differential Rear Seal $851 " "
Rear Flex & Front Flex Disc $507 " "
Rear Main Seal $918 " "

I question if all this is really needed as the vehicle has 70,000 miles & no indications of a leak that I can see-From the posts appears the dealers overseas are just as bad as the ones in the US.

If you are not getting any clonks or noises from the drive train, wait till it really needs doing,, they are mainly referring to the prop shaft and rear suspension parts

 

[swells14]

Thanks are any these items DIY items ? I checked the section & did not see them unless of course I have the part names wrong-

 

[Cole@MBS]

No, not unless you have a good ramp and workshop,would like to know what they are talking about "shifter bushing"?

 

[television]

Thanks are any these items DIY items ? I checked the section & did not see them unless of course I have the part names wrong-

Well they are saying that the diff is leaking oil, so make sure that the vent is clear.

The prop shaft joining disc are a DIY job

They say the rear end main seal replacing, dont know if they mean engine or gearbox, is it dripping oil ander the bell housing

 

[swells14]

Well they are saying that the diff is leaking oil, so make sure that the vent is clear.

The prop shaft joining disc are a DIY job

They say the rear end main seal replacing, dont know if they mean engine or gearbox, is it dripping oil ander the bell housing

Sorry I don't know where the pro shaft joining disc are ? Also I'll exactly what they mean regardng the the rear main seal. Currently there is no oil deposits beneath the vehicle when parked. What & where is the bell housing ? In relation to the diff where is that located so I can check the vent as indicated. Again, sorry for my lack of knowledge here but I'm learning as I go !