First jiggle on the gearshifter while starting. Next pull on the fan belt and see if the crankpulley moves. If the first on doesn't work and the pulley moves, offrer him $ 300 and get a new starter for half the profits.
On 12/31/06, 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
-- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
