Hi all,

I just got done tearing out the dash to replace a failed evaporator on my sister-in-law's 1997 E300D.

I used a combination of All Data, STAR TekInfo, and my digital camera to do the tear down and build back, however I decided that it may be a good idea to plug everything in first with some of the instrument panel loose to make sure verything functioned. But when I tried to start the engine is just cranked and no hint of starting. I didn't smell fuel or anything so I'm thinking it might just be a fuel problem.

The car has been sitting for no longer than a week with out being started, I actually began the project Friday afternoon. And at that time everything was together.

So here's what I have so far, everything seems to work properly all of the controls and instruments, lights, radio, a/c controls respond properly. Under the hood I just removed the wiper assembly and the air inlets (for the a/c not the engine). I checked real good to make sure I didn't knock anything loose and I can't see that I did.

My only Mercedes experience is on the 115/116,123, and 126 chassis. I know nothing about the "newer" eclass (w210).

Any tips on where to start troubleshooting? I'm afraid to continue putting the dash back together, but I can't imagine there would be anything in the dash that would prevent a start.

Thanks,
Bill