when i go to start and turn key,starter motor spins ,after a few tries,starter motor engages and all is well,seems to do it more when car isfirst started after sitting for a while.is this mean new starter motor needed?

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95 e320,87 sdl,79 300sd

any ideas out there

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95 e320,87 sdl,79 300sd

What do you mean by spins? Is it spinning but not making contact with the fly wheel?

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1998 E320 150,000
1980 300SD 240,000
1965 190D 79,000

starter solenoid or a bad battery with not quite enough voltage.

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1992 850i 6 speed
1991 M3 S54B32 swap
2007 328iT/6 RWD sport wagon
1987 325E 330iZHP engine swap
2004 Vespa 200GT
1976 W115 240D getting a much bigger engine. 5.5L
1997 R129 SL600 5AT

by spinning i mean that i can hear starter motor whirling but not engage ,yes solenoid seems a possibility.is it hard to change?ill check diy links

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95 e320,87 sdl,79 300sd

That's solenoid or the bendix drive on the nose of the starter. Pull the starter, and see if the shaft sticking out past the drive gear is dry. If it is, put a couple drops of light oil in there. Set the starter nose-up so the oil wicks into the mechanism. Make sure the gear moves freely, and then re-install.