igjurisk

Got a problem with my Mercedes W210 E220D. Yesterday everything worked fine and today while trying to start a car when i put the key in lock and turn it to contact lights start going in and out. Dash board starts flickering. Radio works then goes out and then suddenly start working again. It feels like its losing electricity for a second. Battery is new(2 weeks old) and is connected properly. Cant start the car at all. There is no sound when I turn the key to start the engine. I tried with my spare key but its the same problem. Also when you unlock the car lights work normaly until I put the key in the lock and turn it to contact position. Then they just stop working.

I should add that my Lucas pump is leaking diesel and needs to be changed.

Anyone has any idea what might be the problem?


Sorry for my bad english.

raymond g-

you should/must check the voltage of the battery itself first to be sure it is in
the 12.5 v range. you should also check the voltage while you are turning
the ignition key to note the difference in voltage. report back.

do not make the mistake of disregarding the battery just because it is new.
there are other ways you may still have either a low battery or a low voltage
reading.

part of the repair process is to eliminate the known values and not presume
that something is working. each step should be verified.

igjurisk

Here is the video of the problem. Battery was on charger whole night and still the same. Like its losing power for a second then gets it back. Key is on position 2 - contact.

I will check battery voltage when I get it to car electrician in monday but it doesnt look like its dead battery.

Mattattack811

Could be your alternator lights on the dash board usually flicker with a bad alternator. If it will not start try to jump it, and get it started use a voltmeter and see if the reading is about 14V to 14.5 if it is lower you might have a bad alternator.

Another problem could be the starter, with no sound cranking, it is a possibility, or it it clicks with no start. Most times you can hit your starter with a hammer but be gentle and you can get1 to 2 more cranks out of it, that is about all I have got with a bad starter and hitting it with a hammer. Sometimes the bearing is stuck and the hammer will loosen it for a start. Starters are pretty cheap though and after you buy one they will usually last a very long time. If you get it off, a auto zone, advance auto, or orileys can check it in store as well to tell you as a secondary opinion

kajtek1

read post #2, do what it says and report back.
You can check and monitor battery voltage on climatronic if you have the option.

MercedesBenzNYC

I am selling my 1988 190D, 260k. Grey Palladium color with light grey interior
It does need some work, but it does run great ! Its a none turbo model, only 200 were made in 1988. If you are interested, e mail me at willznewyork@gmail.com
So i can send you some photos, car is sitting in my garage covered.Asking $1900

Best,

Will