Introduction

[Diogo]

Hi there my name is Diogo, I'm only registraring now because now it happened to me. My c220cdi w203 2004 had what is called a diesel runaway. I've seen it happen to a member before and iI' like to now the answer to my problem. As it happened to that member my engine turns but it won't start. What can it be? Sorry for not posting it in another area but imI freaking out!!

 

[Taffy7hfa]

Hey Diogo, welcome to the forum, sorry to hear about your runaway engine, did you manage to stop it ?
where you from ?

 

[Diogo]

Hey Diogo, welcome to the forum, sorry to hear about your runaway engine, did you manage to stop it ?
where you from ?

Thanks for the reply, well I didn't even had the time, the engine stopped itself after about 15 to 20 seconds

 

[Taffy7hfa]

I'm afraid that's not good, they don't usually survive a full runaway event, much damage can be caused, what does it sound like when its cranking now, does it sound different ? is it spinning faster or does it sound like it did before ?

 

[Blobcat]

Hello and welcome

 

[Diogo]

I'm afraid that's not good, they don't usually survive a full runaway event, much damage can be caused, what does it sound like when its cranking now, does it sound different ? is it spinning faster or does it sound like it did before ?

It sounds a bit like it bent a rod

 

[John Laidlaw]

Welcome- as said usually these situations are terminal unless stopped quickly enough