Can I Disable the Starter Lockout Function - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

eatont9999 · #4 03-12-2014, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mach4

In the stock configuration, there is a re-start lockout function on the ignition that prevents re-engaging the starter without first turning the key to the OFF position. I'd like to be able to do a restart without doing so.

I have a manual shutoff switch and a manual glow switch so I don't need the functionality to either shut off the engine or enable glow plugs with the ignition. I'd like to be able to just restart without going back to OFF.

I know I could add a manual starter switch but I'd like to keep the ignition key to activate the starter, just without having to go back to OFF.

Don't care if the solution also disables the steering lock - don't need that either.

This is on my 617 powered 107 which has an ignition module virtually identical to the 123 just without the vacuum shutoff bits.

What you describe sounds exactly like what happens if I try to re-engage the starter on my 300SD without cycling the key. It physically will not allow me to turn the key into the start position a second time. I have not taken the ignition tumbler apart on one of these but it should be able to be disabled by removing the mechanism that stops the key on the second turn. I know that is a kind of "no duh" answer but I do know that people have removed the steering lock successfully. I believe the two features are unrelated, though.