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Usually good starter, not today. Will not start only turns over.

Tiny
TONY44
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  • 2003 MERCEDES BENZ 220CDI
  • 166,000 MILES
Non starter today. Dash shows no malfunction. Engine turns and at first started but only for one second. Now only turns but does not fire at all. I am no mechanic so easy words please. Merc dealer over 40 mls away. Have sprayed with water repellant - no joy. Tried to move auto stick in case bad connection - no joy. New injectors 10 months ago. Plenty of diesel in tank. Car stands o/side - wife reckons it is just damp?
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Monday, December 12th, 2011 AT 5:41 PM

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Tiny
FIXITMR
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Could check glow plugs to make sure they are getting power. Could also try squirting WD40 or similar into intake to see if fires which would indicate fuel supply problem.
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Monday, December 12th, 2011 AT 5:50 PM
Tiny
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Did you resolve this? I've got a similar problem on my 2002 e220. Seems to do it intermittently. Normally can get it started eventually but it can take many attempts.
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Monday, January 14th, 2013 AT 1:14 PM

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