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Originally Posted by ChicagoJones
Sometimes on a cold start (the first start of the day) with the first turn of the key and having the glow plug light on, the starter will sometimes not engage and free spin. I would then turn the key to the off position, then turn it to the glow plug position for a few seconds and finally start it -It works. The rest of the day the starter will engage all the time. This does not happen every day.
Any ideas why it is doing this?
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Car 1983 300D.
Your issue is a defective solenoid or gummed up Bendix.
My advice would be to remove the starter, disassemble, clean, lubricate, and re install it, or you can replace it.
Some links that may help.
Starter health is important to your diesel!!!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/107318-starter-health-important-your-diesel.html#post739798
Gear reduction starter for W126 diesel?
Gear reduction starter for W126 diesel?
Tackling a starter, need suggestions (and sympathy)
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/135985-tackling-starter-need-suggestions-sympathy.html#post1001659
Battery Safety
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/141479-battery-safety.html#post1057827
Battery selection / Charging System / jump starting / cold weather battery issues
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/141516-battery-selection-charging-system-jump-starting-cold-weather-battery-issues.html#post1058189
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