'99 E-Class starting problem
03-29-2003, 09:19 AM
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'99 E-Class starting problem
My '99 E430 has recently developed a ignition problem. Obviously everything is electronically controlled so I'm thinking it may be an electronic issue.
When turing the key to start the car only sometimes does it start a bit then just not turn over. Kind of like it "coughs" just once. So, all I do is either turn the key back to position 1 and restart and it's fine OR I just hold the key in position 3 after it "coughs" and then it will start as normal after about a 2 second interlude.
Though I have not tested my battery strength with a meter, the battery seems to be fine. I've really done no other diagnostics tests and thought I'd post this question to see if anyone has had a similar experience.
Any info is appreciated.
When turing the key to start the car only sometimes does it start a bit then just not turn over. Kind of like it "coughs" just once. So, all I do is either turn the key back to position 1 and restart and it's fine OR I just hold the key in position 3 after it "coughs" and then it will start as normal after about a 2 second interlude.
Though I have not tested my battery strength with a meter, the battery seems to be fine. I've really done no other diagnostics tests and thought I'd post this question to see if anyone has had a similar experience.
Any info is appreciated.
03-29-2003, 09:54 AM
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This is only mi opinion.
You need to remove the starter motor & apply (MB grease) on the fly wheel.
A new starter will also fix your problem, but ther is no need for that.
You need to remove the starter motor & apply (MB grease) on the fly wheel.
A new starter will also fix your problem, but ther is no need for that.
03-30-2003, 03:19 AM
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You probably have a bad key. Try the second key, or the valet key and see if it still acts up. If it does, you either have a problem in the EIS (ignition switch) or a bad crankshaft position sensor.
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Originally posted by mbtech208
You probably have a bad key. Try the second key, or the valet key and see if it still acts up. If it does, you either have a problem in the EIS (ignition switch) or a bad crankshaft position sensor.
You probably have a bad key. Try the second key, or the valet key and see if it still acts up. If it does, you either have a problem in the EIS (ignition switch) or a bad crankshaft position sensor.
This is indeed the way to fix it:
Originally posted by f4i 954
This is only mi opinion.
You need to remove the starter motor & apply (MB grease) on the fly wheel.
A new starter will also fix your problem, but ther is no need for that.
This is only mi opinion.
You need to remove the starter motor & apply (MB grease) on the fly wheel.
A new starter will also fix your problem, but ther is no need for that.
