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dg
Next place would be the starter and connections. Might be contacts are worn out
deceleration (off ramps and stop lights) but only after it had warmed up.
It would re start ... but run rough and then stall again.
Check engine light Never came on and no codes were stored BUT
when i left my OBD scanner plugged in while driving I noticed
a PENDING P0404 code...meaning that it was intermittent.
P0404 is an EGR valve problem. I found one of the last EGR valves in the
northeast last saturday ($180) and had my mechanic put it in (not an easy job)
it took him 4 hours ($320) (had to deal with lots of old bolts) but it worked!!!!
My car is now safe and fun to drive again.
good luck
Anyone ever figure it out?
D
I have been struggling with this for over a month now and it is driving me crazy...
Thanks -- and I owe you a beer!
Dale.
I dont want to start hanging parts and guessing, It seems alot of 300 m folks have the same 3 starts and then NO CRANK issue. I have seen no resolution unless I missed it.
Please help.
I replaced the evaporator core, now I have the same no start problem, It started 3 times dies quickly, now wont crank at all.
Thank you.
It started 3 times at idle, and quit quickly. Then after 3 times restarting it will no longer even crank with hte key.
I can get it to crank over by jumping across the start relay, but it will not run, just cranks.
This 2000 300 m will NOT TURN OVER using the ignition key.
Wont work with the remote start system either.
Wished I could disable it to be sure ther eis no conflict.
I removed the intake a yr ago and cleaned it while doing head gaskets.
I left the battery unhooked for a couple days, could this have caused the ecm to need re programed?
help
Your telling me out of the blue clear sky your car developed an issue like this? It started up and would idle only for a few seconds, then would stall in park, cold, sitting still.
Then after 3 times it would NO longer crank over with the key anymore?
I could replace cam and crank sensors all day long that will not enguage the starter when the key is turned. This car will not crank. It seems the red light on the dash is flashing different than ever before and I do have a code P1685. Something about faulty key.
I would like to know how to rest the theft system and allow the car to start with my key I normally use. I cant help but think this is a security system issue.
Thank you
Mike
Seems several have had simular isses but I see no solutions. Surely someone has had this problem and knows the proper resolution.
Car started 3 times and stalled. Then would not crank using the key. All systems seem good, The red dash light flashes differently than ever before.
it had a code p1685, Skim,,,, How can I reset the system????????
Thank you.
I had a 3 start tries and now this car will not crank . everything is in good order but I cannot figure out why It will not turn over.
The red light on dash is flashing much more than before.
The code i have says It could be a key issue. YES I tried an old key as well as the normally used key.
Now I need to know how to reset the system. So when I turn the key something happens.
Can someone help with how the security system works, and what the dealership does to reset the code/ system. Re program it so it starts.
Thanks
3 Failed start attempts can put system in "lockout mode"
- the solution as I read it is -
Turn ignition key to the "on" position and leave it there for 1 full hour!
-MAKE SURE ALL interior electronics are turned off, such as blower, radio etc etc.
If necessary - have a charger connected to battery to keep battery from discharging.
Thanks again.
Will not crank . Dash red saftey light flashes continously.
Who knows how to RESET the security system on a 2000 300 M.
Tried tap the brake pedal after unhooking battery. Also unlock and lock doors with key, nothing seems to reset or disable the security system.
Thank you.
Mike
Put the car into manual shift mode and try 2nd 3rd and 4th gear by hand
you may find that on eof them is slipping causing the jerking motion.
Not sure where you combined your stalling issue with our "WILL NOT CRANK" or start.
I fixed the problem and the engine runs great.
TRANSPONDER will control the security system and after three starts will lock it out and not allow starting elcetrical circuit to function.
thanks anyway.
We had already taken both of our keys to the dealership for not working....... several times. The one that is used most days and the one that is hardly ever used. They both are crap.
We took our key apart, roughed up the connections, replaced the battery and no more problems with the car not starting and or starting and then stalling.
Thank you for responding in direct relevance to the problem we had. It was the TRANSPONDER to KEY relationship.
Hope the 100"S who have had the same issue dont contine to spend thousands on unrelated parts.
Thanks again.