PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - 1984 300d turbo 4 speed, starter won't turn over, can't push start

whunter · #4 06-05-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by doosky

Hi, I have an 84 300d Turbodiesel and I'm in a bind right now. After work last night my car wouldn't start. It's been an issue for a few weeks, I had to push start a few times last week, then it started working but I'd have to turn the key a few times to get it to turn over.

But now I'm stuck in the parking lot at work, she won't turn over, she won't push start, and I'm getting a buzzing noise from my glow plug relay.

i'm not sure if that's the issue or if it's something with my battery but I don't have a multimeter and the funds are really tight right now.

I have an 85 euro 300d NA that I could pull a relay off of, but getting to it involves a 30mi drive so I wanna make sure before anything. Any ideas?

Even if this procedure works correctly, expect sparks and arcing when making/breaking contact...

Warning/Danger:
As a last resort emergency option; You can use a screwdriver to short across the two large 17 MM starter solenoid studs.

The tool can get hot enough to burn you.

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