Will not start

2013 MERCEDES BENZ C250
61,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CLK09041965
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The other day I tried to start it and it would not start, all it did was make a click and I turned on the ignition. then yesterday I went out was going to get it towed somewhere turn the ignition and it started right up. I turned it off and tried to start it again and I got nothing but click. I am wondering if you could get me a battery dash discharged does the radio and lights and everything are working or does it sound like a starter with a bad spot in the starter? thank you
Oct 31, 2020 at 3:07 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It does sound like you are having a starter motor-or solenoid issue. Most auto parts stores will test for free. Here are a few tutorials starter related for you to view:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

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

After having your starter tested get back to us with the results and we'll go from there. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Oct 31, 2020 at 11:35 AM
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