[W126 Coupe] Starter Too

[Sharan Bains]

I had exactly the same problem a few years back on my 500SEC and it was the 
starter that was faulty.

Could be the flywheel, but more likely the starter motor.

talbir



>From: "Michael S Cosby" <michael.cosby at state.co.us>
>Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Starter Too
>Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2005 09:29:51 -0700
>
>
>My starter is having a problem  and I could use some advice before I go
>to the trouble of changing it.  Every once in a while, it makes a
>horrible grinding noise upon attempted ignition.  If I rock the car,
>even slightly (in park) a few times it seems to "fix" the problem, until
>it decides to do it again.  Is this the starter Bendix not engaging or
>(horror) is it missing teeth on the flywheel?
>Any ideas?
>Mtnmike
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