C Class 220CDI Starting Problems

[Wilson17]

Rececntly purchased (nov Oct 2005)C class 220CDI (2203) from MB dealer.
I am having a very annoying intermitent problem with starting the car, you get in all dashboard instrument o.k and turn key but nothing, sometimes will start after 2-3 attemps sometimes a lot lomger.
The car has been back to MB 5 times so far, with them telling me there is nothing wrong with it, to then changing a relay, then on last visit they fitted a new ignition switch, but problem with intermitent starting still carries on.
It is now booked in for 3 days next week, but i am loosing faith with MB.
Can anyone give me an idea on any other possible faults causing this?

 

[rajinder_1]

Hi Wilson,
i was going to suggest the ignition switch, but that has been changed???? i had the same problem with a 01 SL320 which after 1 week of having had the same sort of problem. I had the ignitin switch replaced and touch wood it hasnt had the non starting issue. I would also rccoment you have the battery checked, a dodgey battery can cause some trouble aswell.

Sorry cant be any more help...

Rajinder

 

[rajinder_1]

Hi forget the last thread, my SL is back in the same position, was starting for a week ok then this morning nothing same as what you are saying all the dash lights up ok everthing is working but nothing working when i turn the key????
Let me know if you have any joy with the dealers...

Regards

Rajinder

 

[piestore]

non start

HI

I asume that you car doesn't crank when the switch is turned to the start posistion. I am seeing a lot of starter moters going fault on these, if you or you have someone that can test the car when it fails take the lid of the front fuse box (on o/s under bonnet) you will see a thickish purple wire going in to plug with a single row of contact, this is the signal wire to the starter and should have 12 volts when the key is turned to the start posistion the first time

 

[Wilson17]

Finally recieved car back from M.B (4 Days later) they have now replaced the front SAHM unit and starter motor, thats 4 new parts in total and counting!!
Fingers crossed the starting problem has been sorted, will keep you posted.