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94 E420 starting problem (not the starter/alternator harness)

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Old 03-13-2014, 03:50 PM
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94 E420 starting problem (not the starter/alternator harness)

in a sudden the care will not crank. all lights come on as supposed to, just no click, no crank. Hoped that it's the bad lower harness. unplugged the little square connecter from the power distribution box behind the computer box on the passenger side by the fire wall. Ture the key, no power detected to the white wire (the one goes to the starter) at the connecter. with the key at on position, touched the whiter wire with a test wire connected to the battery. it fired right up.. So, what might be wrong? is there anything between the connecter and the ignition key? Any sujestions? Thx in advance. Erwin
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Check power to starter motor is ok, If keys turns and dash lights come on then check the motor.
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Could be a faulty contact coming from the ignition switch.

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