I just did a warranty swap on the starter it did have a bad solenoid.

I am crossing my fingers that I will have cool air for my morning commute (though it is oddly cool this week in San Antonio!)

Thanks for your input. I'll report back.

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Current Mercedes
1979 maple yellow 240D 4-speed

Gone and fondly remembered:
1980 orient red 240D 4-speed

Gone and NOT fondly remembered:
1982 Chna Blue 300TD

Other car in the stable:
2013 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI / 6-speed MT