Ml 270 cdi won't start help!!!

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Ive got a 2000 ml 270 cdi which wont start, i jump started it on sunday and it started no problem, leading me to believe the battery was the fault. I replaced the battery today and it still wont start ,when i turn the key there is nothing , tried to jump start again but still nothing

anyone have any ideas?

thanks:mad:
 

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Any lights on dash???

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thanks for the welcome
yeah all dash lights on as normal
no warning light prior to not starting.
 

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Try putting a jump lead from the chassis to the engine and try again, make sure there good connections!!!!
 
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will do thanks
will let you know how i get on
 

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If that starts it then a very cheap fix!!
 
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yeah it started when i earthed it to the chassis
 

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hi
yeah it started when i earthed it to the chassis

Thought it would, on the o/s engine mount is a earth strap thats hard as nails, its snapped of, just went to the shed to get the part number for you but i have taken all of them to the workshop, got about 5 new ones for some reason!! if you ring me tomorrow i will give you the part number you need, about a £10, or if you near southampton, pop in and we will fit it for you for £25!!
 
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ok thanks for your help unfortunatley i'm in livingston scotland so i wont be able to pop in lol, but if you could give me the part number or name of part tomorrow that would much appreciated and i will set about replacing it. thanks again.
 

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ok thanks for your help unfortunatley i'm in livingston scotland so i wont be able to pop in lol, but if you could give me the part number or name of part tomorrow that would much appreciated and i will set about replacing it. thanks again.

No problem. Give me a ring on the number below and i will dig out the strap you need, not hard to change and i will talk you though it on the phone!!
 
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thanks again s-a-m/u-n-i-t
I replaced the o/s engine mount earthing strap yesterday and it started first time, I wish all repairs were this easy and cheap.
 

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Nice one kgturbo!!

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Sam - is this fault unique to the MLs or is it common across all diesels?

Reason I ask is I've had the same symptoms on 2 occasions on my w203 in the last year, and it was not the starter fuse as in the DIY section. It hasn't occurred again so suspect a poor connection somewhere.

Chris.
 

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Sam - is this fault unique to the MLs or is it common across all diesels?

Reason I ask is I've had the same symptoms on 2 occasions on my w203 in the last year, and it was not the starter fuse as in the DIY section. It hasn't occurred again so suspect a poor connection somewhere.

Chris.
This strap is common to the ML, but all mercs have a earth strap to the engine, dont rule it out!!
 


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