[W126 Coupe] Mercedes On-the-Road with problems

[Jonathan]

OK, well, does it just crank when you go to start, I.E the engine turns 
over, just it does not fire or you turn the key and literally Nothing.

Knowing if the engine is turning over is critical...

Jonathan

Dan Stratton wrote:

> After the car sits for a bit, it will start right up. I will tell you

> I drove 550 miles today without a problem (in daylight). This showed

> itself after dark. The brush pack was replaced in the alternator a

> year ago. The alternator light never came on on the dash tonight.

>

> Dan

>

> On Nov 15, 2007 11:16 PM, Jonathan <jhodgman at gmail.com> wrote:

>   

>> So when you attempt a re-start you get nothing, i.e. the engine does not

>> turn over?

>>

>>  From the sound of the initial description I'd wager the alternator is

>> on it's way out..either a voltage reg or a diode losing it's mind..

>>

>> Jonathan

>>

>>

>> Dan Stratton wrote:

>>     

>>> Well here I am 550 miles from home, and my normally reliable '87

>>> 560SEC is dead in the water...

>>>

>>> Not really dead, but dyeing. At night, with the headlights on. After

>>> searching out a place to eat here in Chadron, Nebraska, my SEC lights

>>> started acting funny. First the Anti-lock indicator came on, then a

>>> short while later the dash lights went out and the headlights too! I

>>> pulled over to the side of the road and then the engine died. Great.

>>> Tried to re-start it and it acted like it had a dead battery. So I

>>> called AAA - after waiting on the phone for what seems like hours

>>> (maybe only 40 minutes), they said the were having a problem finding

>>> someone to tow me. And didn't know how long it would take...

>>>

>>> So I tried to start the car again. IT STARTED RIGHT UP! So I headed

>>> back to the motel - about a mile down the road and only 2 blocks to

>>> the motel, it died again - same symptoms. I had enough momentum to

>>> keep me going into the motel parking lot, BUT DEAD AGAIN! After

>>> waiting 15 minutes or so, I was able to pull it into the parking stall

>>> next to my room. So here I am. I have to do a training session

>>> tomorrow (the whole reason for me to be in Chadron), so I won't be

>>> able to look at it until late afternoon. Do you good folks have any

>>> ideas or suggestions?

>>>

>>> Pardon me if this is posted twice. I didn't have access to my regular

>>> email address (stratton at illustration.com) and I didn't know if it

>>> would work with is odd address.

>>>

>>> Dan Stratton

>>>

>>> '87 560 SEC, '59 220 S Cabriolet, '58 300d, 220 S Sunroof and many,

>>> many others in my past.

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>> 1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"

>> 1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE (for sale)

>> 1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs (TT conversion IP)

>> 1988 300 TE

>> 1989 560 SEC AMG (Mech.lifter/radical cam conv.)

>> 1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG

>> 1980 280 SE Euro

>> 2006 Z4 3.0Si M-Spec

>>

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Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Modification.
Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the world.
Located in the Greater Atlanta area.
http://www.blueridgemb.com
*Updates weekly*

1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"
1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE (for sale)
1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs (TT conversion IP)
1988 300 TE
1989 560 SEC AMG (Mech.lifter/radical cam conv.)
1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG
1980 280 SE Euro
2006 Z4 3.0Si M-Spec

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