> Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 4:23 PM, Luther's Benz > <benz-n-h...@gulseth.net> wrote: > > If you smell warm wiring at 30seconds, something is loose or > > worn in the wiring. Check ALL connections from the battery > > to the starter. Do this before condemning the starter.... > > Ugh. OK, I'll drag out the electrical diagrams. But if I see > battery voltage at the starter terminals when cranking, isn't > that a pretty sure check?
The voltage _drop_ across the battery-to-starter cable is a good indication of current draw, which can be a clue for starter condition. I haven't ever tested a good 60x engine, so I don't know what is normal for that system. -- Philip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com