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Old 01-15-2008, 05:26 PM
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1998 C280 Won't Start

Hey Guys...Newbee signing in.
Just have a little problem with my 1998 C280.
I drove it last night and this morning it wont start.
I turned on everything like lights,wiper,radio,fan and it all works at the
same time so maybe its not the battery. Does anybody have an idea of what
might be wrong.
Any help is most definitely appreciated.

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Old 01-15-2008, 05:41 PM
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A weak battery will run that stuff fairly easily, the starter draws far more power. What happens when you try to crank? If nothing happens (nothing dims or slows etc...) then the starter solenoid may be sticking, preventing it from starting.
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Old 01-15-2008, 07:19 PM
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A weak battery will run that stuff fairly easily, the starter draws far more power. What happens when you try to crank? If nothing happens (nothing dims or slows etc...) then the starter solenoid may be sticking, preventing it from starting.
It won't even crank. If it is the starter solenoid,how will I unstuck it?
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Old 01-15-2008, 07:24 PM
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Charge the battery for 12 hrs and try again.
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Old 01-15-2008, 07:39 PM
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Charge the battery for 12 hrs and try again.
Hey I just noticed that you're from N. CA.
I am here too...Roseville.

Thnx for the advice.
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Old 01-15-2008, 08:02 PM
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You sure it is in Park? Have you tried to move the shifter around to make sure? try to start it in nuetral.
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