This is a Bosch "re-manufactured" starter, only 2 years / 30k miles old. I don't think it has worn out yet.
I just had FLAPS test the starter, it failed the first test (solenoid) and then passed the next five or so tests. Solenoid seems to be the issue, and I cannot find any source for a replacement solenoid. Thanks, Max On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:18 PM, Marshall Field <[email protected]> wrote: > I would be more suspect of excessive bearing wear in the bearings that > "cup" the armature. Once worn, flat spots and low spots result and can > cause the kind of intermittent performance you are seeing > Good standard practice is to read/record current draw of the starter during > cranking over miles and time. Like in the maintenance records. MB has > specs for maximum draw permitted, at which time overhaul or replacement is > required. Point in fact, a high amp current draw meter is a most useful > tool and not that expensive. > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
