[Bulk] Re: 200 10v mc2 no start

[Andrew Dickinson]

That sounds as though engine grounds should be checked.  Could be a good 
hint there Hayes.  There is a ground in the front corner near the washer 
reservoir iirc.  Mayhaps a slight jostle broke it?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nick Lawrence" <nick at beol.net>
To: "hayes myers" <hayesmyers at gmail.com>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:20 AM
Subject: [Bulk] Re: 200 10v mc2 no start


> 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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