It seems than at Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:57:56 -0500, George wrote:
Sometimes when I try to start my 300SD it does nothing, not
even a click. When it happens If I try a few times it will
start. At first I was convinced that is was the ignition
switch because I never hear a click ( would think I
Sometimes when I try to start my 300SD it does nothing, not even a
click. When it happens If I try a few times it will start. At first I
was convinced that is was the ignition switch because I never hear a
click ( would think I could here the solenoid). And it always seamed
that when it did this
Order a starter from Rusty. Don't go NAPA, as I did once / never again -- I
went thru five bad NAPA rebuilt ones before Rusty sent me one that
actually worked longer than a week. A year later, Rusty's is still starting
the car.
There isn't much in the wiring diagram between the key and the
If it is the starter I have a shop that repairs them here in dallas. You
get your unit back.I know the guy and have had good luck with him. Been
about 10 years however ..
We shall see..
I would not go to the local parts seller on that ...
Just still wonder if it is something else ...
I might put
They can be intermittent for a year or longer, then finally just
refuse to turn. Two options are to pound on the starter via a length
of wood and a hammer, or using one of the manual starter switches
(sold for turning the engine while you're adjusting valves, etc.) that
clamp onto the solenoid
Quick and dirty starter test. Open the door so the dome light is on,
try to start car and watch the dome light. If it does NOT dim, then the
problem is at the ignition switch or the neutral safety switch. Next
time it happens, try wiggling the gear shift or placing it in neutral.
You might
That is flight-ops-normal for my 240D. I don't even try PARK any more -- I
pre-glow then drag the lever to NEUTRAL. Turn the key and drive away.
On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 9:49 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
try wiggling the gear shift or placing it in neutral.
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LT Don
