Crank no start issue

1999 MERCEDES BENZ E300D
310,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALEXANDERW210
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(E300td model) It just turns and turns but does not start. Watch my video: https://youtu.be/eS_lwfVFvCA to help me solve this problem. Thank you in advance
Mar 16, 2018 at 3:42 PM
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O boy that doesn't sounds good at all. You can upload videos here BTW. Is the battery new it sounds weak or the starter is bad. Here is a guide to help you test the battery.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please run down this guide and report back

Cheers, Ken
Mar 19, 2018 at 11:39 AM
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ALEXANDERW210
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The battery is about 2years now so I didnt think that was the problem. I have no idea about the age of tge starter motor. I had it towed to the nearest mechanic and they couldnt figure out the problem, but when I got it back they had taken a bunch of fuses and drained the coolant. It didnt sound like that at all before it was at the mechanic
Mar 19, 2018 at 11:44 AM
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It sounds like the engine is hurt or the starter motor is bad.

Here is a guide that will show you what you are in for when changing he starter motor out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Here is diagrams to help you see what it will be like on your car.

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Mar 20, 2018 at 3:56 PM