E 320, won't crank, won't start, just a click

[wise320e]

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.

any suggestions.

[PLouie]

Try replacing the battery. I had bad batteries in the past that wouldn't jump start and had the same symptoms as yours. Now might be a good time to get an Optima battery from COSTCO.

[slk230red]

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.

[wise320e]

Its worth a try, Since we bought the car used this summer and have no idea how old the battery is. ! thanks for the quick replies. Any other ideas out there.

[EricSilver]

Originally Posted by wise320e

Any other ideas out there.

Nope. Clicking = dead/failed battery.

[forp]

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