E300 Engine not turning over
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E300 Engine not turning over
Well, the cold weather we just got in Chicago must have done something to my starting system.
Here are the facts/symptoms:
-All electronics turn on, battery is charged
-After turning the key, the Glow plug light comes on for the usual amount of time and then shuts off indicating its o.k. to start
-I can hear the usual solenoid sound coming from the engine after turning key
-Turn the key, and absolutely no noise. No cranking of the starter, no sputtering, nothing at all
I'm thinking its my starter, or some type of a solenoid switch associated with it. My starter wasn't making weird noises before this happened, and typically in my experience a starter will make some grinding noises before it actually goes.
Any thoughts before I take it to the mechanic?
Here are the facts/symptoms:
-All electronics turn on, battery is charged
-After turning the key, the Glow plug light comes on for the usual amount of time and then shuts off indicating its o.k. to start
-I can hear the usual solenoid sound coming from the engine after turning key
-Turn the key, and absolutely no noise. No cranking of the starter, no sputtering, nothing at all
I'm thinking its my starter, or some type of a solenoid switch associated with it. My starter wasn't making weird noises before this happened, and typically in my experience a starter will make some grinding noises before it actually goes.
Any thoughts before I take it to the mechanic?
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I purchased the car 3+ years ago and have never replaced the battery. It might be good measure just to replace it anyway.
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Kent was right... it was the battery. I put a new one in and the car started right up. The battery I replaced had to be the original because it was Mercedes Brand. Either that, or the previous owner always took it to the dealer and got hosed for a new battery.
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Actually, thier batterires arent that bad; roadside asistance will even come out and install for you and put the rear seat back together.
