in that case, clean all contacts between black box and ignition switch. Also, check connections to starter to make sure you're not building up resistance in the form of that "white powder." take sandpaper to the connections to be sure. Don't forget the battery also. Clean up the contacts there, too. If it still doesn't want to start from the switch and you know it is wired correctly, then you need to take the starter off to see what is drawing the high amps to engage the bendix and crank the engine.

Just mi dos centavos.

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1983 300D, the "Avocado"
1976 240D, 4-spd the "Pumpkin", SOLD to Pierre
1984 190D, 2.2L, 5-spd, my intro to MBZ diesels, crashed into in 2002

I... uhh... forgot the transmission was in L from when I had to pull out the stereo. My lack of attention for minute details aside, I have yet more problems (sorry that I keep asking about everything.) I got my rear drivers side window to roll down using the door switch but now it won't roll up got the window to roll up by pressing the switch on the console and the door switch at the same time, and one headlight doesn't turn on but the high beams both work headlight broke at the same time as ignition switch. Also, at some point in working on the car I managed to accidentally disable the tach cluster plug is faulty, wiggled it a bit and now it works, the lock system is now completely off and not making noise, and the right turn signal is doing double clicks.

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'85 300SD, 526K non-rebuilt
'82 300SD, 250K

It might be that double clicks on your turn signal only means that one of your bulbs it out. Not sure.

How about some pictures of the car?

Usually means it's on its way out. Check the fuse for the headlights. Replace with the copper fuses, and toss the leaded ones.

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1983 300D, the "Avocado"
1976 240D, 4-spd the "Pumpkin", SOLD to Pierre
1984 190D, 2.2L, 5-spd, my intro to MBZ diesels, crashed into in 2002

I'll post pics in a little, sorry for the delayed response. Another problem I just thought of was the turbo may or may not be spooling, how do I check that on the cheap?

EDIT: Yeah, turn signal went out. You learn something new everyday.

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-- Zachary Hardesty

'85 300SD, 526K non-rebuilt
'82 300SD, 250K