Engine keeps shutting off

2001 MERCEDES BENZ C240
115,000 MILES
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The car starts up and run. Later on it just stops/stalls out. If you wait about five (5) minutes it start again and drive a few more miles and stalls again....I've already changed the fuel filter.
Nov 12, 2012 at 5:46 PM
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DANIELLEJOYNES
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It's your crankshaft sensor, take it to the dealer it will cost you from 200-300...but, it will be under warranty...and, believe me it will not be your last time replacing it...
Nov 15, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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GSHERBURN
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There is a pump between the 2 tanks that keeps them even if that pump is not working one of the tanks goes dry and car stalls when weather is cold it allows the second tank to syphon when it gets hot pressure builds in tank and stops flow pump is under back seat
Feb 4, 2014 at 9:15 PM
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ERIC ZIDOUGHA
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For over 2 days my Benz just stopped me on the highway. what is the problem of Mercedes Benz's stop on highway?
Feb 21, 2020 at 10:27 PM
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Hello,

it sounds like you have a fuel pump going bad or a crankshaft angle sensor. When you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump run in the tank for 5 seconds? Also lets check for spark. here are two guides to help us see whats going on:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down these guides and report back.
Feb 22, 2020 at 12:05 PM