Can I start my Mercedes without a key?
While shoppers in Union City and Milpitas love the convenience and ease of Mercedes-Benz KEYLESS GO® and KEYLESS START®, a common question that comes up is if you can start your vehicle when your Mercedes-Benz key fob battery has died. The answer is yes!
What kind of engine does a 1985 Mercedes 300SD have?
I have a 1985 Mercedes 300SD Turbo Diesel with about 140,000 miles on it. Recently it’s become increasingly difficult to start, until eventually it wouldn’t start at all. It still turns over fine – I can hear the starter turning the engine (at least until I wear the battery down by trying to start it).
Why does my Mercedes 300SD won’t start?
THIS AS YOU KNOW CREATED AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE STARTER/IGNITION CIRCUIT. I was able to drive away from the station because for the moment the circuit was not open, however the next day I was on a busy rush hour freeway, and the benz stalled in the middle lane.
How do you Prime a Mercedes 300SD Turbo?
Loosen the main fuel filter a little bit (the big round one). Manually prime the pump until fuel comes out from the top of the fuel filter near the bolt. To prime the pump just unscrew the plastic plunger and prime it a few times- you should see fuel coming out from the main filter.
Do you let anyone under the hood of your Mercedes?
So word to the wise: DO NOT LET ANYONE UNDER YOUR HOOD OR BENZ UNLESS YOU CAN HAVE COMPLETE CONFIDENCE AND TRUST IN THAT PERSON. Good Luck, benzsilver
I have a 1985 Mercedes 300SD Turbo Diesel with about 140,000 miles on it. Recently it’s become increasingly difficult to start, until eventually it wouldn’t start at all. It still turns over fine – I can hear the starter turning the engine (at least until I wear the battery down by trying to start it).
THIS AS YOU KNOW CREATED AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE STARTER/IGNITION CIRCUIT. I was able to drive away from the station because for the moment the circuit was not open, however the next day I was on a busy rush hour freeway, and the benz stalled in the middle lane.
How can I fix a problem with my Mercedes?
If you have a problem with your older Mercedes and are trying to figure what is causing it or how to fix it, you have come to the right place. Let Kent explain how his solutions finder works: “Just select the location of the problem you are experiencing, the chassis designation of your car and a few key words and click Search.
Loosen the main fuel filter a little bit (the big round one). Manually prime the pump until fuel comes out from the top of the fuel filter near the bolt. To prime the pump just unscrew the plastic plunger and prime it a few times- you should see fuel coming out from the main filter.