[Mercedes] [W124] RE: Intermittent Starting Problem

[Gibbons, Paul]

Guys,

Thanks for all  the advice. I've certainly got loads of routes to a possible
cure...

Time to get my hands dirty!


-----Original Message-----
From: Alec Cordova [mailto:benzaholic at gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 7:18 PM
To: w124list at mbcoupes.com; mercedes at mercedesmailinglist.com
Subject: Re: [Mercedes] [W124] RE: Intermittent Starting Problem


And even on a 93, I believe the fuel pumps are mounted near the right
rear tire, although if I pay attention, I can usually hear mine when I
start my 89.

Alec Cordova
Taylor, Texas
89 300CE, 203K
fuel pumps replaced a year or two ago

On 5/10/06, Declan Mc Dermott <decmcdermott at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 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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