Some cars have jumper blocks on the fenders that make it really easy to do this without having to mess with the large wires on the starter itself. However, usually this is only on the older ones... my 1986 doesn't seem to have them anywhere. I started it that way for a few months when my neutral safety lockout failed, and had to work with the wires on the starter because I couldn't find any junction block that did me any good. My 82's, however, both have the screw terminals where you can get at them. I have no idea what a 99 looks like but I'd wager they've made it more difficult.

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~Michael S.~
Past cars:

1986 300SDL
1987 300SDL
1982 240D
1982 300SD


Current:

1987 300SDL