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04-25-2005, 01:36 PM
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Starter Question
It was cool out yesterday (41F) and the old 240D did not want to start (I think I need to replace/upgrade the glowplugs). Anyhow, after cranking for quite a while, I let go of the key and it turned back to the on position, but it sounded like the starter kept spinning (not turning over the motor). I turned the key all the way off before the starter would quit spinning.
Does this sound like a bad cylenoid (sp?) ?
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04-25-2005, 02:13 PM
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Yes.
To answer your question = yes.
I would pull the starter, it probably needs other service at the same time.
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04-26-2005, 11:17 PM
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You may also have run the battery down. A low battery can cause a solenoid to stick. On the mercedes starter though, it's usually after damage has been done.
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04-27-2005, 02:51 AM
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I have said it before, and I will say it again. I am convinced that weak batteries kill MBZ starters.
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