Hey! I’m Crclerx. I’m new to the forum and I’m really happy to be a part of it. We’ve recently gotten a hold of this 240d that hasn’t run in years. We did finally get it running and running strong. But we can’t get past this damn starting issue.

We’ve initially replaced the starter. No change. Then replaced the starter again, with no change. Then changed all the battery cables with thicker new cables and a new ground cable from the engine to the body. Of course there’s a brand new battery. Still no change. Then tried an overlay from the ignition switch to the “s” spot on the solenoid to bypass everything in the middle like the NSS. We’ve lastly tried the Ford solenoid to bypass the solenoid on the starter trick and still no change. The entire starter diagram has been gone-through and still no change!

90% of the time the starter just clicks ones and lets off. Other times, fewer times, the starter will work I’ll drove off.

I’ve replaced the battery, cables, starter twice, glow plugs (which are fantastic now with starting), the ford solenoid, bypassed all the wiring from the ignition swith to the solenoid. I’ve jumped the solenoid and the starter engages perfectly. But using the ignition switch, it just clicks.

Recently noticed the reverse lights don’t work in reverse.

I am absolutely, completely, positively stumped. I buffet and polished the entire car and it’s so gorgeous but it can’t be trusted still! Do any experts have any advice? I can’t beleive I’ve replaced almost the entire system with no change