|
|
|
|
|
#1
10-13-2012, 02:32 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Please Help. No juice to starter.
Posting from phone.
1986 190d. Switching heater core to get coolant, things got a little wet on the DS around the alternator. Now, I get nothing from the starter when I turn the ignition. Can roll/pop start the car. Any diagnostic tips would be most appreciated. I am in a fairly remote location. Thank you.
__________________
Michael Southern California/Santa Monica 1986 MB 190D 2.5, 5 Speed Black and Palomino "Mordechai" 1985 Porsche 928S (32V), 5 Speed 1980 Porsche 928 (16V), 5 Speed 
|
|
#2
10-13-2012, 05:23 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
If you are getting no click at all I would suspect the start signal or starter solenoid.
5 speed has no NSS, not sure if you have a clutch lockout. If you have a meter check for 12 v on the small wire at the starter with the key held on III. Good thing you have a 5 speed, the bump start is an option for you until you figure it out.
__________________
The OM 642/722.9 powered family Still going strong 2014 ML350 Bluetec (wife's DD) 2013 E350 Bluetec (my DD) both my kids cars went to junkyard in 2023 2008 ML320 CDI (Older son’s DD) fatal transmission failure, water soaked/fried rear SAM, numerous other issues, just too far gone to save (165k miles) 2008 E320 Bluetec (Younger son's DD) injector failed open and diluted oil with diesel, spun main bearings (240k miles) 1998 E300DT sold to TimFreeh 1987 300TD sold to vstech
|
|
#3
10-13-2012, 05:40 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
First pull the leads off the battery and clean them with your pocket knife and then make sure they're tight. Theses cars arrant so bad at having corroded terminals but its worth a check before spending $.
__________________
 1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K 1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild 1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K 1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor 2014 Kubota L3800 tractor 1964 VW bug "Lifes too short to drive a boring car"
|
|
#4
10-13-2012, 06:04 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Yes that is something else to check. Not only the battery end of the cables but also the point where they attach to the body or starter.
Also check your block to body jumper (not sure of location on 190). A bad connection will pass enough current to allow the auxiliary systems to work but when hit with the massive current demand from the starter, it causes enough voltage drop to prevent the starter from functioning. (V = I * R)
__________________
The OM 642/722.9 powered family Still going strong 2014 ML350 Bluetec (wife's DD) 2013 E350 Bluetec (my DD) both my kids cars went to junkyard in 2023 2008 ML320 CDI (Older son’s DD) fatal transmission failure, water soaked/fried rear SAM, numerous other issues, just too far gone to save (165k miles) 2008 E320 Bluetec (Younger son's DD) injector failed open and diluted oil with diesel, spun main bearings (240k miles) 1998 E300DT sold to TimFreeh 1987 300TD sold to vstech
|
|
#5
10-13-2012, 08:11 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Use a coin to connect from the main battery terminal on the starter to the little terminal on the starter. It should kick the starter over. If it doesnt, you probably have a problem with the main battery leads.
If it kicks it over & better still starts, you have a problem with the lead from the ignition to the starter.
__________________
Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....  1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket. 1980 300D now parts car 800k miles 1984 300D 500k miles  1987 250td 160k miles English import  2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles  1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo. 1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion. Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
