Where is the starter motor on a Mercedes A160?
The starter motor is located right on top of the engine bolted upto the transmission. Mercedes made a very good job of making it hard to get to as it is firmly between the engine & body! To replace the starter the complete engine & subframe needs to be dropped around 20-30cm.
Where is the starter motor on a Mercedes?
It is located under the exhaust so it will be difficult to see the top of the bolt, but having the right wrench turns this task from almost impossible to easy. On the bottom of the engine mount, there should be a 13 bolt that you will need to remove as well.
How much does a starter cost for a Mercedes?
The average cost for a Mercedes-Benz C300 starter replacement is between $868 and $941.
When did the Mercedes a class A160 come out?
The A Class (W168) model is a car manufactured by Mercedes Benz, sold new from year 2001 until 2004, and available after that as a used car. What engine is in Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A160?
What’s the starting fault on a Mercedes-Benz A160?
I have a 51 reg A160, and had a v. similar prob: always started from cold after overnight parking, but leave parked at supermarket for 10/15 mins – engine would not turn over. Walk away and return after another 15 mins – starts OK.
What kind of starter does a Mercedes Benz use?
This starter will fit Mercedes-Benz with the V6 and V8 engines which are found on several models such as the C CL CLK E G ML R S SL SLK SLR AMG class and on Chrysler Crossfire. We assume you already have a set of tools, wrenches, and screwdrivers.
How to replace the starter in a Mercedes C class?
If you have a Mercedes-Benz with the V6 or V8 engines these instructions will help you. The C-Class is the most difficult of all the other models because there is very little room in the engine bay. Once you remove the starter from the engine block most mechanics and also the Mercedes-Benz dealer remove the exhaust to get the starter out.
The A Class (W168) model is a car manufactured by Mercedes Benz, sold new from year 2001 until 2004, and available after that as a used car. What engine is in Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A160?
What kind of starter does a Mercedes a class use?
Two of the Starters as different purely by brand name ‘Bosch’ , and ‘Valeo’these are standard motors and operate in conjunction with a lock out relay situated under the bonnet of the A class. However the other two are NOT standard and have built in immobilisers .
I have a 51 reg A160, and had a v. similar prob: always started from cold after overnight parking, but leave parked at supermarket for 10/15 mins – engine would not turn over. Walk away and return after another 15 mins – starts OK.
Can you replace the starter on a Mercedes W203?
In this case, we replace the starter on a C Class W203. If you have a Mercedes-Benz with the V6 or V8 engines these instructions will help you. The C-Class is the most difficult of all the other models because there is very little room in the engine bay.