2010 E25 CDI Starter Motor issue

[scotzman]

Hi folks,

looking for some advice. I have just bought an 2010 E250 CDI Convertible, and it's a non runner. Checked it out when purchasing and all the signs look to a faulty starter, so took the plunge.

However, since it's such a pain to replace the starter I thought I would methodically go through so fault finding before I get underneath the car. So I checked the fuse (OK), checked the relay, both using a battery and a multimeter (OK) ordered a new battery, just arrived (80 and 800) hoping it may be that, no change.

Having watched a MrMerc vid from a few years ago, I decided to do the following in the video below (Youtube) that I just uploaded.

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Anyone got any ideas, or is it simply the starter?

Cheers, in advance for your help.

Dougie

 

[agovier]

had exactly the same on my e250 coupe - same diagnoses as the vid. swapped starter on drive and works better than ever - it a pain to do especially the one bolt on starter, i used a 11 mm spanner from top down to do. Its deffo achievable though

 

[scotzman]

had exactly the same on my e250 coupe - same diagnoses as the vid. swapped starter on drive and works better than ever - it a pain to do especially the one bolt on starter, i used a 11 mm spanner from top down to do. Its deffo achievable though

Thanks for the info buddy, however got some advice to check for the engine being seized, and unfortunately it is.