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Car Forum / Mercedes-Benz Cars / September 2006

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Problems starting 1980 Mercedes

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David D - 26 Aug 2006 06:21 GMT
I have taken the car to several auto technicians and they keep telling me
there is nothing wrong with my car.

The problem - sometimes the car will not start, when it does it runs great.
The scenario is I will get in the car, put key in the ignition, wait for the
glow plug light to go out and then when I try to start it NOTHING.  Does not
turn over.   Next time - minutes, hours or days later, it starts, then it
won't start and stays in this mode sometimes a few days, then it decides to
start again.   I have it towed in when it doesn't start but then when the
technician tries to start it. the darn vehicle starts.   I drive it home, it
runs fine for a few days then, it won't start again.   Sometimes I try for 10-
15 mintues to start it with no luck, other times it might start on the 3rd or
4th try.

My question, does anyone have any ideas that I could tell my technician what
to look for or what the problem might be.  

Thank you!
Tiger - 26 Aug 2006 06:32 GMT
Starter... neutral safety switch... or overload relay (common).
me - 26 Aug 2006 14:54 GMT
> Starter... neutral safety switch... or overload relay (common).

Yep. I replaced the solenoid on my old 300sd starter, fixed the same
symptom. Those starters as *heavy*.

In a pinch I found hitting the starter with a metal bar would usually
get the solenoid to kick in until I replaced it.
Tiger - 26 Aug 2006 15:32 GMT
Yep... ditto... easy way to check if it is starter... hit it with a hammer.
Kurt - 26 Aug 2006 18:23 GMT
> Yep... ditto... easy way to check if it is starter... hit it with
> a hammer.

[snerk] same technique worked very well with VW starters.

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Kurt

Geoff Miller - 26 Aug 2006 18:47 GMT
[bang on the starter with a hammer]

> [snerk] same technique worked very well with VW starters.

Same with older MGs, I've heard.  Since they came with a
hammer for the knock-off wheel hubs, that made it convenient.

Geoff

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Tiger - 26 Aug 2006 22:07 GMT
It works on all starters... doesn't matter of brand.
Martin Joseph - 03 Sep 2006 21:40 GMT
> It works on all starters... doesn't matter of brand.

A long as you can get a clear shot at it ;~)
Tiger - 04 Sep 2006 01:39 GMT
Long screwdriver and whack it on that would do.
 
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