w202 c240 starting problem

[Shude]

4. The cable itself, missing one end
5. There's the terminal, still attached to the module (module replaced)
6. Ian puts everything back and tidies up.

 

[Dieselman]

So is this the flylead going to the engine or a fixed piece going under the car. Strange that it should corrode away, but all the metal on the fitting looks rather corroded.

 

[Shude]

So is this the flylead going to the engine or a fixed piece going under the car. Strange that it should corrode away, but all the metal on the fitting looks rather corroded.

You might as well have posted in Welsh!

Hopefully Mr Walker can answer this question

 

[recycled]

Well done Ian

 

[Dieselman]

You might as well have posted in Welsh!

Hopefully Mr Walker can answer this question

Is this better.?

Fel ydy hon 'r flylead yn cerdded at 'r beiriant ai a 'n sefydlog chlytia yn cerdded dan 'r car. 'n anadnabyddus a ddylai bwyta ar gerdded , namyn pawb 'r fetel acha 'r yn addasu dremiau braidd bwytedig.

 

[recycled]

Nah
try gaelish

 

[Shude]

Is this better.?

Fel ydy hon 'r flylead yn cerdded at 'r beiriant ai a 'n sefydlog chlytia yn cerdded dan 'r car. 'n anadnabyddus a ddylai bwyta ar gerdded , namyn pawb 'r fetel acha 'r yn addasu dremiau braidd bwytedig.

It's like a different language isn't it?

 

[Ian B Walker]

So is this the flylead going to the engine or a fixed piece going under the car. Strange that it should corrode away, but all the metal on the fitting looks rather corroded.

You might as well have posted in Welsh!

Hopefully Mr Walker can answer this question

There is no cable going under the car. Its all inside. It goes to a block in the passengers foot well. From there it transmits electrical power down a brass threaded stud to the underside of the car when the lead for the starter motor fits. This is not the first car that I have done with this problem. The terminal under the car is somewhat open to the elements and being copper will corrode away over time. Worth a look see for 202 owners.

 

[Dieselman]

Ah, yes forgot it's the positive lead not the earth.

BTW, nice jack that Ian, how're you getting on with it?

 

[Dieselman]

It's like a different language isn't it?

Yes but notice there is no word for something technical like 'flylead'.

 

[Ian B Walker]

BTW, nice jack that Ian, how're you getting on with it?

Will, the jack was bought of eBay last year. Cost me £85. Its brilliant, low enough to go under most things, wide enough to give stability and will lift 3 tons. When I talked to the seller he told me that they are available at Costco for under £70 . Would I have another, yep