C180 Dead

[RSMike]

My 00 C180 died as I drove into the car park in work yesterday morning :-( (at least it got me there).

Engine is turning over / battery ok / half tank of fuel but no start, put up about 6K on the car since buying it used 5 months ago with zero problems. Any views on most likely causes?

Luckily it was still under a Garage used-warranty and they have towed it and are investigating, just curious on how bad it could be.

Cheers

 

[jules335500]

problem

3 months ago my c180 all ok but then just didnt start. turned over and over,it turned out to be relay in boot was loose . not saying this is ur problem but in was on mine.

 

[jberks]

If it turns over, its probably not too serious. It's when it doesn't you have to worry - something mechanical.
Could be anything, but I'd go for electrical component. Won't be a sensor as it would have gone into get you home mode, so probably relay/fuse, alarm, switch etc. Doubtless they'll just plug in an appropriate replacement box and you'll be on your way.

 

[Rory]

I had a brand new C220 CDi demo for a few days last month. It just wouldn't start one morning, so I got out, locked it again and then unlocked it.
It then started straight off.
The reason I thought to try this is because the Peugeot 406 that I currently drive has done the same thing a couple of times, including once where the engine just cut out while I was waiting in a car park.

 

[RSMike]

A-OK again

Thaks for the replies guys.

It was the fuel pump, running fine again.

Mind you proves buying from a main dealer garage (Rover/Subaru) can have its benefits, Tow-Truck, replacement car for a day, fuel pump and labour, zero cost to me after 5 months ownership. Well the replacement C3 was on empty so ?10 for petrol, but not going to complain about that .

In case anyone is interested C180 has ~74K mls up, as possible indication of fuel pump life, though probably I was just unlucky.