Why is the solenoid not working on my Mercedes C280?

Why is the solenoid not working on my Mercedes C280?

The immobiliser coil is in the ignition switch and it recognises the signal your key transmits. If the immobiliser had blocked the starter you will not get power to the solenoid.

Why is my Mercedes C280 not cranking up?

If all fuses and realys are ok then the only other possibility would be the ignition switch or the immobiliser cutting out power to the starter. Check if you have power on the ignition when turing over to start. 6 people found this helpful.

What to do if your ignition switch won’t work?

Step 7 – In extreme conditions such as high mileage or a key chain adorned with many ornaments can wear the tumbler which causes the key not to work. If the door key is same as the ignition key, the door tumbler can be removed and a key made if no security chip is installed, (older cars).

Where is the terminal 30 on a Mercedes C280?

A common problem on those 202’s was the terminal 30 connector from the battery to the starter. You’ll find it on the lower firewall on the driver’s side (close to the starter). It’s the terminal where the large battery cable passes from the passenger compartment to the engine compartment.

Why is my 1994 Mercedes C280 not cranking?

PRKID2012 said he jumped the solenoid and it still didn’t crank. By the way the K40/4 relay in your picture wasn’t used until 96 or 97. And DAS (drive authorization system) wasn’t on 202 C class in 94. A common problem on those 202’s was the terminal 30 connector from the battery to the starter.

The immobiliser coil is in the ignition switch and it recognises the signal your key transmits. If the immobiliser had blocked the starter you will not get power to the solenoid.

A common problem on those 202’s was the terminal 30 connector from the battery to the starter. You’ll find it on the lower firewall on the driver’s side (close to the starter). It’s the terminal where the large battery cable passes from the passenger compartment to the engine compartment.

Why is the brake light switch on my Mercedes not working?

If you don’t see the letters on the cluster change from P to R to N, it is a good sign that the gear selector module is defective. You can buy a new brake light switch on Amazon for less than $15 USD, just do a search for Mercedes-Benz Brake Light Switches.