300ce-24 not starting.

[smoothcoupe]

My ce died at traffic lights 2day.. All of a sudden. The engine turns fine but won't start. I pulled one lead off and turn the engine over but there is nospark. I think itcould be the coil. Is this a sensible step. Any ideas.

 

[dinoy]

more worrying it is the ignition module check the cables from and too it to the engine a coil.

it controls the start and spark, if u have spare (beg or borrow one) u could connect the other and try to start to see if that is the problem, u can get recondition yours if it the guilty party

 

[MangoMan]

If you are wondering what dinoy is refering to it looks something like this.

I had the same problem on an old w123 a long time ago and it was this thing! No warning, just bang, stopped working.....

 

[GP801]

Had the same problem on an old 300e-24 we used to have. Turned out to be a tiny crack in the distributor cap. Worth checking as easy to replace if a bit costly.

 

[MangoMan]

GP801 could be right, but I always found that a cracked or damp distributor will usually let you start the car but it won't rev or let you pull away, just stalls.

But definately worth a look........

 

[GP801]

Ours was running fine one minute then just refused to go at all.

 

[davidbilyk]

Try a little WD40 in the dizzy, see if that helps things along a little, used to help my old Mini many moons ago on a cold damp morning!

Also, Smoothcoupe, is the E280 still for sale?

 

[smoothcoupe]

Hi mate. Someone has left a deposit on the e280 about 2 weeks ago and not returned. I will wait another week or so and then let you know, as this clown promised to return the next day. Cheers

 

[davidbilyk]

Hi mate. Someone has left a deposit on the e280 about 2 weeks ago and not returned. I will wait another week or so and then let you know, as this clown promised to return the next day. Cheers

Normally the case!!

I'll collect the same weekend Does it have cruise?

 

[d w124]

Normally the case!!

I'll collect the same weekend Does it have cruise?

Don`t tell me you sold yours?

 

[davidbilyk]

Don`t tell me you sold yours?

Not at all, she is sat on the drive with 4 flat tyres needing a few bits and bobs. I could do with a load of little bits, buying the whole car from Smoothcoupe is a very good plan

I'm trying to get it on the road ready for your next pre 95 meeting!! :bannana: