starting problem on 99 clk430
12-28-2002, 11:45 PM
#1
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Iowa
Posts: 512
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'11 S550 4Matic, '12 SL63 AMG, '13 ML350, '16 AMG GT-S Ed. 1,'03 Ford F-250
starting problem on 99 clk430
I recently purchased a 99 clk430 and once every day or week or so the engine would turn over once, then stop. If I turned the key off and tried starting it again it would always start. Concerning none the less.
I replaced the batteries in the key, then ordered a new key, neither of which resloved the starting problem.
After searching the web for TSB's for the clk line I came across an article from Consumerguide.com. It says: "The starter stops running before the engine is running due to lack of grease on the starter drive gear. (1998)"
I hope this resoleves the issue and will keep you posted. I'm having the car serviced on Tuesday and installing the Evosport UD pulleys and will have it done then.
I hope that is the solution!
Take care,
Brian W.
I replaced the batteries in the key, then ordered a new key, neither of which resloved the starting problem.
After searching the web for TSB's for the clk line I came across an article from Consumerguide.com. It says: "The starter stops running before the engine is running due to lack of grease on the starter drive gear. (1998)"
I hope this resoleves the issue and will keep you posted. I'm having the car serviced on Tuesday and installing the Evosport UD pulleys and will have it done then.
I hope that is the solution!
Take care,
Brian W.
12-29-2002, 12:56 AM
#2
Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: homE
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
1999 CLk320
i have a 99 clk320 and there was a recall on the battery for the car....when you get your car serviced ask them to put a new battery in, it should be for free cus its on recall
12-29-2002, 11:38 AM
#4
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: NYC/NJ.
Posts: 3,381
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
W209 - W163
Originally posted by CLk BoOst
i have a 99 clk320 and there was a recall on the battery for the car....when you get your car serviced ask them to put a new battery in, it should be for free cus its on recall
i have a 99 clk320 and there was a recall on the battery for the car....when you get your car serviced ask them to put a new battery in, it should be for free cus its on recall
12-29-2002, 11:45 AM
#5
MBWorld Fanatic!
I was going to buy a Silver 1999 CLK430 before I bought mine. That car would not start at all when you turned the key, after attempting a few times it would start. The salesman ***** told me that I was putting the key the wrong way in the ignition switch.?
I never had that problem with mine, I turn the key for a second and the car starts alone.
I never had that problem with mine, I turn the key for a second and the car starts alone.
12-29-2002, 05:36 PM
#7
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Iowa
Posts: 512
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'11 S550 4Matic, '12 SL63 AMG, '13 ML350, '16 AMG GT-S Ed. 1,'03 Ford F-250
A new battery was installed immediately after this happened for the first time but the problem remained, which has brought me to the starter issue!
Trending Topics
01-01-2003, 03:33 PM
#8
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Iowa
Posts: 512
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'11 S550 4Matic, '12 SL63 AMG, '13 ML350, '16 AMG GT-S Ed. 1,'03 Ford F-250
Got my car back about mid-day on Tuesday and no starting problem thusfar. He said he had to remove the starter in order to grease the trouble area. He also said the start was easy to remove. I'll let you know if this did not completely resolve the starting issue.
He did not have time to install the underdrive pulleys so that gets put off until next week! aaarrrggghhh!
He did not have time to install the underdrive pulleys so that gets put off until next week! aaarrrggghhh!
