Non starting diesel.

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Hi everyone, have a curious starting problem with my 2000 S320CDI. Occasionally when I`ve left it for 10 or 15 mins it won`t start. Always starts on the coldest mornings, and on the odd occasion that it won`t start, if I try it an hour later, it fires up. It is always warmed up when it happens, and the starter turns and turns, but just won`t fire up. Anybody have similar problems? Many thanks in advance, Brian.
 

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hi brian i have the same problem and have after having it diagnosticly checked that it may be the camshaft sensor or the crankshaft sensor good luck
 

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... yeah, definitely sounds an electronickly thing. Needs something plugged into it, like a computer or something.

Seriously.
 

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i had the same problem a few years ago on mine it was the camshaft sensor
 
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Many thanks for the suggestions, at least have an idea where to start.
 

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If always associated with hot starting, that crank sensor is top suspect, as has been said.
 

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I missed this one and easy CPS thanks Alex :D:D
 
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Many thanks for all the advice, replaced the crank angle sensor and no more problems.
 


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