# 2003 300M Special Intermittent Issue

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-300m-special-intermittent-issue/41777>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [January 3, 2010, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-300m-special-intermittent-issue/41777 "2010-01-03T16:04:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![oldsfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e0b2c6/32.png) [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2010, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-300m-special-intermittent-issue/41777/1 "2010-01-03T16:04:10Z")

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My 03 has developed an intermittent starting issue. The mechanic replaced the cam sensor (code indicated this could be the issue), but the problem is still occurring. Mechanic said it could be a faulty crankshaft sensor – or a faulty PCM – an expensive part. I am trying to decide if I should just replace both parts. Anyone have this situation or problem? Car starts and runs great – but about once a week the car will be hard to start - as if it is flooded. It eventually starts, but the wait can be a few minutes. If not repaired, will it eventually just fail to start at all? Thanks for your help.