merc c180 wont go

glowworm

help ,i have a mercedes c180 just stopped as i was driving. wont turn over even though every thing else works.

MercMad

What year is it ? Manual or Auto ? Do you have any electrics?

glowworm

1998 c 180 manual was driving perfect . engine just cut out .would not turn over even though all electrics work .

whizbang

timing belt ?

spiggotpaddy

whizbang wrote: »

timing belt ?

timing chain on the c180.

op have you checked the fuse box?
have you had the car long?
is there petrol in the tank?
is the gear selector engaging park properly?
is the starting motor turning?

glowworm

all the obvious are checked

Buffman

Possibly crank angle/camshaft position sensor or an ECU problem

Best bet would be to check the fault codes if you can get a reader.

Piri

Check the green relay in the trunk near to the spare wheel
This is the fuel pump relay and often goes off
You can hear the buzzing noise of the fuel pump under the back seat
In case of no buzzing noise replace the relay with new one

http://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c55-amg-w203/367922-w202-fuel-pump-replacement-easy-job.html

glowworm

got diagnostics done ecu shot.can they be got sh and is it a simple job to fit ?

crosshair1

Humor me and tell what fault codes/tests have been observed to arrive at this conclusion

swhyte027

glowworm wrote: »

got diagnostics done ecu shot.can they be got sh and is it a simple job to fit ?

To be honest now I work on Mercs day in day out.what year is it.and I think in the past 5 years we only done 2 ecu changes and recoding and if my memory is correct I'd think they were new eclass models.if its the 99 model there is a relay under the bonnet near the wipers.its a multi function relay and I'd start there but need to know the year and il give u all the help you need.

glowworm

didnt get the codes ,it is a 1998 180 c

swhyte027

glowworm wrote: »

didnt get the codes ,it is a 1998 180 c

Start with the multi function relay so

glowworm

back after a frustrating time, second diagnostics says ecu is shot along with ignition switch mechanic says scrap it.it is spotless car only 120k up.is it worth ?

Buffman

So an ECU and ignition switch. You could ring around breakers to price them. To save money I wouldn't worry about changing door locks or anything, you'll get used to 2 seperate keys easily.

Before doing this you'll need to do your sums, price of parts and labour against price of scrap (€100 ish?) and buying a new car.

I don't know the price of an ECU for it, but they usually aren't cheap!
Hopefully the age of the car will mean it's in low demand so it mightn't be too expensive if you find a scrappie who'll negotiate.

Tea drinker

maybe repaired? Worth asking if they are serviceable I suppose.
http://www.ecu-testing.com/ecu_testing.html