start error on dash

1999 MERCEDES BENZ S500
90,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Vehicle cranks but does not start.
No fuel pressure at all when trying to start car. start error appear on the dashboard.
Aug 13, 2017 at 5:17 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like the crankshaft sensor has gone bad and needs to be replaced but to be sure we must read the codes, here is a guide that will help you get started.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

If the crankshaft sensor is bad here is a video that will show you how to replace it.

https://youtu.be/qnzuXUy32go

Please let us know what happens, we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 14, 2017 at 7:16 PM