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08-29-2006, 10:23 PM
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E 320, won't crank, won't start, just a click
I despreately need help as my 94 E 320 is sitting in front of a resturant. As I pulled into a parking space, the car died. I tried to crank it, nothing. Lights work, fan works, radio, window, etc. tried to jump start it, nothing. When the key is turned to start the car, I can hear the fuel pump engage, put just a click, nothing.
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08-29-2006, 10:51 PM
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My MB mechanic friend told me not to go past 4 years with my 2001 SLK battery. Did I listen to him? Nooooo....I was at the mall and when I went to leave, my car wouldn't start. Just a click...I called my wife to come give me a jump, but the car still wouldn't start. Fortunately, there was a Sears store at the mall. I put in a new battery and everything works fine.
It wasn't worth trying to squeeze out a few extra months of battery usage.
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08-30-2006, 12:05 AM
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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite ------------------------------------ Gone but not Forgotten: 2001 E430 4matic, 206,xxx miles, Black/Charcoal 1995 E320, 252,xxx miles, Black/Grey 1989 260E, 223,00 miles, Black/Black
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08-30-2006, 12:34 AM
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http://www.mbusa.com/care/client-care/roadside-assistance.do
Give this a try. They will come to you and install a new battery, free. You just pay for the battery. Also works for flat tires and running out of gas, all free (after paying for the gas). Dan
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08-30-2006, 01:24 AM
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"just tried the battery" what does this mean?
- did you pop the caps to see if there is sufficient solution? - did you perform specific gravity reading of the electrolyte? - did you trickle charge? - 'click' doesn't necessarily mean dead battery. it can also indicate that the connection to the battery post is less than optimum. disconnect, wire brush, clean and reattach - reason why accessories may work, but starter not spin, is because it only takes a scootch of power/amps to run the lights etc....but hundreds of amps to crank the motor - how old is the battery? if it's reached 4-5 yrs, generally speaking, it's long in tooth and is targeted for replacement. for warranty purposes, sometimes the install date is 'coded' onto the label atop the battery
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08-30-2006, 05:49 AM
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Tried the battery means. I went out and bought a new one, put it in. And still nothing. Same as before. Everything else works, but no crank, no start.
Please Help !
Last edited by wise320e; 08-30-2006 at 05:56 AM.
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08-30-2006, 08:36 AM
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You have to have the key in the "on" position and depress the brake a bit to get the transmission to shift out of Park.
I would first want to verify that the starter was working: Run a wire from the battery (+) to the violet/white wire (the middle connector I believe) on the 3 pin X27 connector along the inner firewall near the brake fluid reservoir. --You should hear the starter engage when you apply 12V to this wire See this thread: 94 e320 won't start...weird problem If the starter was working, I would check the K38 relay -- starter lockout -- (behind the instrument cluster) This stopped working on my E320 causing a no start. That thread has more info on its location and how to bypass it.
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08-30-2006, 02:12 PM
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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite ------------------------------------ Gone but not Forgotten: 2001 E430 4matic, 206,xxx miles, Black/Charcoal 1995 E320, 252,xxx miles, Black/Grey 1989 260E, 223,00 miles, Black/Black
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Having them look at it. My son called the mb place, they told him it is either the starter or battery. will let you know what develops.
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