thanks all for your help!
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Originally Posted by tinypanzer
Umm.... If I am to take this literally, that means that the starter isn't engaging the engine, which I assume is not what you mean. If you do mean this literally, than the diagnosis is a bad starter solenoid or bad wiring to the starter causing insufficient current and voltage. But I think you meant to say that it turns over, but does not fire, is that correct?
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I am seriously not good at explaining car things as I have no expertise in the area - it makes the sound that all engines make when you start the car up, right up until the point where the engine goes "vroom" and the tachometer indicates engine activity. if that made any more sense
I appreciate your opinion that tests are the first order. I live in a town without a lot of import mechanics. We have a Mercedes Dealer but I'm not sure they have a service department (and if they do it's probably going to be ultra-expensive as they are the only game in town). Can "fuel pressure tests" be conducted on this car by any old mechanic, or does it require specialized MB equipment and/or expertise?
Thanks again!