Re: [diesel_mercedes] Ignition switch swap-out report W123 82 240D

 

Ahh, you have found my problem. I need to do some other things while my instrument panel is out (clock, etc.), but the "intermittent" dead start click is right up there too. Don't suppose you took 25 pictures?
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: n61cm <jim@tazwade.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 10:19 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Ignition switch swap-out report W123 82 240D

 
Engine not starting every time, had previously swapped out starter, but when tested removed original starter, no problem with it. Intermittent non-start condition continued, so decided to swap out the ignition switch. TEDIOUS - I enjoyed swapping out the starter more than this job. One thing to remember about getting that switch out - on the original equipment, you must turn the key to ON to release the wire plug from the back. Chilton/Haynes/CDs leave this step out. Occurred to me after an hour of struggling to remove what I thought was a plug that had gotten corroded in place. The switch itself is held in by three 4mm straight slot screws, b!tch to get out. Took them to Home Depot and got allen head screws to replace them with, used an allen bit of about 2" length and a 1/4" wrench to reinstall. Everything went back together fine after that. This is a tedious job that requires the instrument panel to be removed. I think it solved my problem. Car seems to be more responsive to starting believe it or not. Or maybe I'm just imagining things. Since it was an intermittent problem, I'm going to have to wait until I forget all about it before I know that I've really fixed it. You'll hear me cursing if the problem returns.

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Jim



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