Hello: In most cases, the OBD - II error code you wrote down in your question is related to
a faulty crankshaft position sensor.
As you may know know, a misfire can be caused by many different things ranging from a faulty ignition coil, to bad spark plug wires, bad spark plugs,
a faulty crankshaft position sensor, a lean fuel condition which could be...
Not exact matches
If the output of the
crankshaft position sensor has been viewed on an automotive scope, and the
sensor is known to be
faulty, replace the
sensor before you are left stranded somewhere.
Possible problems include a
faulty Mass Airflow
Sensor, a
Crankshaft Position Sensor, and the Loss of fuel pressure.
Stalling at idle could be due to a
faulty mass airflow
sensor,
faulty camshaft or
crankshaft position sensors, worn spark plugs, wires or defective ignition coil (s), inadequate fuel delivery or pressure (clogged fuel filter, injectors,
faulty fuel pump or pump circuit), contaminated or old gasoline, defective throttle
position sensor,
faulty idle air control valve, leaks in the EGR system, intake vacuum leaks, and so forth.
If the car is starting but the problem is immediate stalling typical causes for such immediate stalling are a
faulty mass airflow
sensor,
faulty engine coolant temperature switch /
sensor (typically at cold start only),
faulty camshaft or
crankshaft position sensors, worn...
Stalling at idle could be due to a
faulty mass airflow
sensor,
faulty camshaft or
crankshaft position sensors, worn spark plugs, wires or defective ignition coil (s), inadequate fuel delivery or pressure (clogged fuel filter, injectors,
faulty fuel pump or pump...
It sounds like your 2005 Mercedes - Benz E500 may have a
faulty starter or a
faulty powertrain control module rather than a bad
crankshaft position sensor.
If the engine is stalling immediately (almost runs but dies) typical causes for such immediate stalling are a
faulty mass airflow
sensor,
faulty engine coolant temperature switch /
sensor (typically at cold start only),
faulty camshaft or
crankshaft position sensors, worn spark...
Stalling and rough idle in the circumstances you describe could be due to a
faulty mass airflow
sensor,
faulty camshaft or
crankshaft position sensors, worn spark plugs, wires or a defective ignition coil, inadequate fuel delivery or pressure (clogged fuel...
Nissan Maxima problems: Common problems include a
faulty alternator, noisy timing chain, oil and coolant leaks and the «service engine soon» (emission control related) issues like bad camshaft
position sensor (CMP) or
crankshaft position sensor (CKP), dirty air flow
sensor,
faulty ignition coils, catalytic converter, EVAP system issues.