My histroy says, Lights stay bright = Eledctrical problem before the starter windings.
Lights go very dim = Bad Connection, Starter is cooked, MOTOR IS SIEZED. Look before you jump........... Pete -------------- Original message -------------- From: John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Peter Frederick wrote: > > Find out what's wrong -- if the starter is locked up, jumpering it > > won't help! > > I don't think the guy is willing to diagnose it much. If the starter > was locked up, when going to start the car any lights that are on would > dim correct? If it is an electrical problem elsewhere nothing would > happen? That should be a pretty quick and straightforward test. > > > You short between the small wire and battery connection on the > > solenoid. Not too bad on a NA 61x, but hard to reach on the turbo > > models and impossible on a 60x. the starter it buried. > > > > You can "jump" it at the wire terminals over on the passenger side on > > a W123, but I've never done it. > > Good info :) I might be able to look at my SD and see if I can't rig > something for that terminal block (I think its under the battery). > > > You have a tow hook on the rear somewhere on the W124. > > Hooray! :) I was really not looking forward to driving my pickup (waaay > to small to tow a car) for 10 hours in a day. Much more comfy and > cheaper to take the 2.5T > > Thanks for the info! > John > > > _______________________________________ > 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
