2001 S550 AMG starting problem though checks out with computer ok

Asked by disenchanted Aug 09, 2010 at 02:41 PM about the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 55 AMG

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

happens over & over again. Sometimes need to try nearly 100x.
Had the sensor mechanism on gas pedal replaced as was not responding to acceleration. That's ok now thx to tip from a club.

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either your key or your computers. try a spare, if it doesnt work, take your car to the dealer, as mercedes wont sell the EIS computers to independent shops.

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