Mercedes Benz C-Class W202 (1993 - 2000) - 1998 2.8 Intermittant starting problems

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Mon 1 Dec 2008 14:42
1998 2.8 Intermittant starting problems - gah
The engine won.t turn over after a short time at rest.take 3 or 4 attempts.Almost as if the battery wwas flat.But both battery and starter motor are A1 as are connections.Been advised a new ignition control needed a £530 fitted.Seems a lot.Is thi the most likley cause.Another person said it was the starter relay.Does anyone supply p
arts other than Mercedes at lower cost?
C280 auto petrol

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 01/12/2008 at 18:46

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Mon 1 Dec 2008 15:56
1998 2.8 ignition - Roger Jones
"Does anyone supply parts other than Mercedes at lower cost?"

Branches nationwide:

Euro Car Parts

GSF (German, French, Swedish)

Edited by Roger Jones on 01/12/2008 at 15:56

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Mon 1 Dec 2008 16:34
1998 2.8 ignition - elekie&a/c doctor
Not quite sure what an "ignition control " is .Does this car have metal blade key or plastic key.There is a starter relay in the engine bay electric box by left hand bonnet hinge.hth
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Tue 2 Dec 2008 06:41
1998 2.8 ignition - gah
Thanks for response.The control refers to the ignition switch.The key is a plastic remote.GAH.
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Tue 2 Dec 2008 06:38
1998 2.8 ignition - gah
Thank you.Will give them a try today.GAH.
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Tue 2 Dec 2008 07:41
1998 2.8 ignition - elekie&a/c doctor
Is this car definitely a straight 6 280 or could it be a V6 240?
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Tue 2 Dec 2008 15:04
1998 2.8 ignition - gah
Definitly a C280 6cyl 2799cc
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