Intermitant starting problems

[123ianmartin]

I`m writing this hoping sombody can help as ive searched the posts to no avail. Ok here goes..... I have a problem with my 98 c class estate starting, the problem is slowly getting worse, when you turn the key the starter gives a quick turn and then stops, as it does this the rev counter jumps round to almost maximum. It does seem to make a difference if i press the accelerator in slightly. If when this problem appears i turn the key to start and keep the key in the start position around 3 seconds pass and it will try to start again E.G. turn the key, starter gives a quick turn and stops, 3 seconds pass and again the starter gives a quick turn and stops until eventually the car starts!!!!!!!
Any help on this would be great as i`m stuck??
As i said it does seem to make a difference if the accelerators moved slightly.
Also it is not the bladed key but the electronic one just in case that makes a difference.


Thanks.

 

[lynall]

Start off getting battery checked.



Lynall

 

[BlackC55]

I take it it is a V6?

If it is the starter and ring gear need lubrication.

 

[123ianmartin]

Not the v6 as far as i know, the battery was just new and doesn`t sound like the battery i struggling, should i get it tested?

 

[123ianmartin]

Going to get the battery tested tomorrow to see if thats where the problem lies. Hopefully its not the ignition.

 

[BlackC55]

What engine is it?

 

[123ianmartin]

I only know c240 sport and its a 2.4, not the v6 as far as i`m aware. Its doing this more and more now and get the feeling its going to become a problem

 

[leemanuel]

for what its worth............ i had the same problem with my 320clk spent a few hundred quid on diagnostics and it was a relay £8.

might not be the same but thought i would share

 

[123ianmartin]

Thanks i shall have a look at this tomorrow
Will let you know the outcome.

 

[123ianmartin]

Relay

can anyone tell me where the relay is for the ignition or starter? i`m also trying to find out where the relay is for asd to check it also

 

[123ianmartin]

anyone???

 

[123ianmartin]

Guys i found out today it is a v6, still no sign of the ovp

 

[BlackC55]

It does not have an OVP.

Get the starter and ring gear lubricated. That will be the issue.