car will start then shuts off after 2 seconds

Asked by GuruD5W4KT Jan 21, 2024 at 09:49 AM about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sport

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my c300 starts but then shuts off immediately

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The Mass Airflow Sensor measures air entering the engine and relays this to the car’s computer so it can meter the amount of fuel delivered from the injectors. When the sensor fails, fuel delivery is impaired and often the engine dies soon after starting. A defective Idle Air Control Valve produces the same result during start-up. The Fuel Pump Relay works similarly and when defective, it can't control the pump properly during the start-up process, so the engine will die immediately after it starts. Other defects that could cause an engine to die right after it starts are, a failing crankshaft or camshaft position sensor, a severe vacuum leak, a faulty ECM, or anything that impedes proper spark. Timing can also be an issue with a worn belt. It's best to have OBD codes read and follow what shows up, or you could be searching for a long time.

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Security system in active mode, check the owners manual on how to put it into standby mode. However sometimes it takes a dealer to go in and reset the entire system due to a voltage problem or a chip problem.

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NO-POST AGAIN ----- The Mass Airflow Sensor measures air entering the engine and relays this to the car’s computer so it can meter the amount of fuel delivered from the injectors. When the sensor fails, fuel delivery is impaired and often the engine dies soon after starting. A defective Idle Air Control Valve produces the same result during start-up. The Fuel Pump Relay works similarly and when defective, it can't control the pump properly during the start-up process, so the engine will die immediately after it starts. Other defects that could cause an engine to die right after it starts are, a failing crankshaft or camshaft position sensor, a severe vacuum leak, a faulty ECM, or anything that impedes proper spark. Timing can also be an issue with a worn belt. It's best to have OBD codes read and follow what shows up, or you could be searching for a long time.

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