I need some help/advice reg. my '93 500E. It wouldn't start the other day in a parking lot. Battery was fine, but it wouldn't crank over at all - completely dead. Also tried to start in N, but nothing.
Had car towed to my Mercedes mechanic. After 2 days he can't figure out what's wrong with it. He jumped the starter, and it's working. He also checked the neutral safety switch-it's functioning. All electrical is working. Car worked perfect until it was parked. No previous symptoms at all... I am obviously trying to avoid a visit to the local Mercedes Dealer. Does anyone have any suggestions/advice. Thanks in advance!

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Thomas Haas
'93 500E - Bergwerks 1st Gear Start, Bergwerks Brake Upgrade,
ASR Defeat, Kleemann 18in. wheels,
Koni 'Sport', K&N's,
Victor Sport Steering Wheel

'86 560SEC

The OVP is sometimes the cause of a no-start condition.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

Try searching Tech Help and Hot Rods using the terms "500E alternator"...sounds familiar

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Dean Albrecht
"Lead, follow, or better yet, get out of the way!"E500 owners motto

Ignition switch?

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Glen Tokuhara
Beauty & the Beast and the wagon that could!

I'm with Glen....

Hope it works out, cheaply!

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"If God had meant for us to walk, why did he give us feet that fit car pedals?" Sir Sterling Moss

Michael
2014 E63S Estate
2006 SLK55
1995 E500
1986 Porsche 944 turbo

Thanks for everyone's responses. After the 3rd day my mechanic found the problem. The previous owner had an alarm system installed and a wire came loose in the wiring harness of the ignition causing the car not to start. Again, thanks for everyone's help.

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Thomas Haas
'93 500E - Bergwerks 1st Gear Start, Bergwerks Brake Upgrade,
ASR Defeat, Kleemann 18in. wheels,
Koni 'Sport', K&N's,
Victor Sport Steering Wheel

'86 560SEC