We did the starter button routine on an old Honda that my sister in law had. The ignition switch had problems and it was one of those multiple things that controlled all sorts of things so it was really expenxive. We just set it up so that you turned the key on and then hit a switch on the side of the dash. It worked fine for several years.
I had that for the horn on one of my early beater cars too. I don't think the previous owner knew the car had this problem. The starter did die just before she was to deliver it to the dealer but it must have been the first time as the bolts on the airbox which has to be removed so that one can get to the starter were quite rusted in place. I broke one trying to get it out so I don't think it had been out in some time, if ever. I also don't think she would have helped me get the car back from the dealer if she knew it had issues. She had already traded it in when I ran into her and asked about it. If it was trouble, I think she would have told me I should stay away from it. She works in the office next to mine and parks 2 cars over from me here so I see her all the time. Randy -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 3:15 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT- starters Starter buttons are cool. Get a big round red one and stick it in the dash, wire it directly to the signal terminal on the starter. Then if the starter runs on, you know for sure it's a bad solenoid. Or, better yet, do what the guy who sold the car to you did, and make it somebody else's problem. Mitch. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
