[W124] RE: [Mercedes] Intermittent Starting Problem

[Declan Mc Dermott]

Hi Paul,

Check if you can hear the fuel pump run when you switch on the ignition. If 
not the fuel pump may be sticking. They can operate intermittantly when they 
are on the way out.

Regards,
Dec.


>From: "Gibbons, Paul" <Paul.Gibbons at uk.thalesgroup.com>
>Reply-To: W124 CE Coupes and Convertibles <w124list at mbcoupes.com>
>To: mercedes at mercedesmailinglist.com
>CC: w124list at mbcoupes.com
>Subject: [W124] RE: [Mercedes] Intermittent Starting Problem
>Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 16:12:21 +0100
>
>Guys,
>
>On my '93 320CE, I often get a no start situation, other times it's fine...
>
>Symptoms are that starter will spin normally, but no fire whatsoever. I've
>tried pushing the accelerator to the floor (in case it was flooded), but no
>luck. Try say a dozen times and give up before I flatten the battery. Come
>back 1/2 hour later, it starts first time (but sometimes doesn't)
>
>The temperature (of the weather, or the engine ) seemingly doesn't make any
>difference, it's the same cliff-hanger hot or cold......
>
>Hope I'm describing something that has happened to other members and they
>have found a cure ?
>
>If not, I guess I'll have to start a thorough diagnosis the hard way.....
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