200 10v mc2 no start

[Nick Lawrence]

 I had recently  (2 months) installed a rebuilt starter in my '90 200.  When 
it wouldn't crank, even though I could hear it click I suspected a faulty 
starter.  I took it out to take it back to the rebuilder, and put in a known 
working spare.  Same thing, so now I better figure out what is wrong.
Thoroughly clean the block and starter motor mounting surfaces, apply some 
anti-corrosion grease if you can, and all is well.
It amazes me that even with a starter in  place and solidly bolted down that 
enough current can't pass to turn the motor.
In your case there may other issues but I know i'm not the only one to have 
the corrosion problem.
Good luck.
Nick  central Ohio
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "hayes myers" <hayesmyers at gmail.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:25 AM
Subject: 200 10v mc2 no start


>I started my car this morning.... (saw very high voltage after start...not
> sure if that matters, but 14v and not typical even after start to see 
> this..
> may not be an issue).  Ran it for ~5 minutes (started easy).  Stopped it.
> Filled windshield washer fluid reservoir up (with associated splashing).
> Went out ~20 minutes later to start the car and nothing. i hear the relay 
> go
> or whatnot, but no crank etc.  I have recently replaced the ignition 
> switch
> (electrical portion) with success (so i thought) and I'm not thinking it 
> is
> this piece of the equation.  Any thoughts as to what to check? should be 
> fun
> checking this crap on my own.
>
> Thanks in advance for your assistance,
> Hayes
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