[QUOTE=Rockyriver;3252612]My car today would not crank, battery power was fine and all was well except turn the key and nothing not even a click or pop.
Jacked up the car got under it and beat on the starter with a lug wrench, still nothing.
I finally got a piece of wife [sic]...."


'Nuff said !!!

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD

[QUOTE=unkl300d;3252718]LOL,
That should of said piece of wire.
I hate spell check sometimes.

[QUOTE=Rockyriver;3253481]yeah... we'll go with spell check, not freudian slip... wishful thinking?

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My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

For those who a piece of wife uhmm piece of wire helps to get the starter to crank:

1. The starter solenoid draws about 8 amps.

2. There is no relay and that 8 amps must be carried by the ignition switch, neutral safety switch and wiring in between. Any part of that circuit failing can result in the starter solenoid not engaging correctly.

a. The ign sw and NSS sw contacts can get corroded

b. Wire connections can get loose or corroded

c. The starter solenoid iron core can get moisture inside and corrode and cause it to hang.

Any of the above items can contribute to the famous click but no crank when you turn the key.

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 167,870 July 2025
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked