1994 E320 Re-start problem

[sulkande]

Couple of times I have had problems starting the engine. Pecularly it only happened when I attempted to start it after the car had been already runing for a while and then stopped (shutting off the engine) for a short time (say minute or two) . After waiting for couple of minutes and then trying to start it, the engine starts normally.

Is this some timing lock issue?. Should I be seeing a mechanic immediately or I can go on for some time?.

 

[kid-jensen]

If you can get it to start by jumping a wire straight to the positive terminal of the battery, chances are the starter solonoid is getting sticky when hot.

Cure could just involve cleaning the terminations, replacement, or fitting a shorting relay.

 

[Rog_E]

Do you mean that the engine turns over but doesn't start?

Or it doesn't turn over.

If the latter then this could be because you didn't turn the key fully anti-clockwise before trying to start again.
Or it could be the gear selector position switch - mine is intermittent and I often have to move from 'P' to 'D' before I can start the car!

 

[heckflosse]

Most likely a dry solder joint on the fuel pump relay. Used to be a common problem on the W123s.

 

[Neilc]

Could also be a failing fuel accumulator.

Cheers,
Neil
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