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1997 S600 - engine cranks, but no ignite

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Old 03-02-2020, 02:51 PM
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1997 S600 - engine cranks, but no ignite

I need help. Have fixed my S600 over the last few years and been driving it on our property. Unfortunately, I left it for more than a year and now the engine won't ignite. It cranks normally. I am not an expert on the engine, so I would much appreciate any advice about where I should focus my troubleshooting, please? Thanks for any advice that may give me some direction.


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Originally Posted by Steen Staudal
I need help. Have fixed my S600 over the last few years and been driving it on our property. Unfortunately, I left it for more than a year and now the engine won't ignite. It cranks normally. I am not an expert on the engine, so I would much appreciate any advice about where I should focus my troubleshooting, please? Thanks for any advice that may give me some direction.
You need to check for spark and fuel. the fuel pump is under the right rear, have someone crank The engine and feel if the pump is running or use a screw driver to your ear, it should buzz. Next check for spark, remove one of the front ignition wires, pull gentle and the connector will come off. remove the plug, stick it in the connector, put the plug theads to metal ground, crank and look fore spark.

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Thank you, Zacman1. I will definitely check this the coming weekend and let you know what I find.
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Hi Zachman1: I finally got to try to check it out, but now the starter malfunctions. I will call a mechanic to get it rolling again. Thanks for your advice though.

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