Yes-do that first before rapping he starter with a hammer. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Freer Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 3:01 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 doesn't crank, what to check first? Jiggle the shifter in N or P as you try to start it. On 12/30/06, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Listers, > > I'm going to take a look tomorrow at a cheap 123 300D---cheap because it > won't start. Seller says it ran fine for a while, now "doesn't make a > sound" when the key is turned, but the battery is good and the headlights > turn on. What do I check first? > > I seem to remember this being discussed before and an explanation being > given of how to bypass the ignition switch (maybe by jumping the starter > directly to the battery long enough to turn the engine over and get it > started?). I can't think what else could likely be wrong, given those > symptoms, other than the starter, ignition switch, or the wiring inbetween. > > Thanks, > Alex Chamberlain > '87 300D Turbo > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
