Mercedes Benz SL W129 (1989 - 2001) - 98 320 don't start all the time

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Tue 20 Jan 2009 16:48
98 320 don't start all the time - leekyles
the car is not used alot,and when I try to start sometimes it fails.Sometimes the lights on the dash come on and sometimes they don't.When I sit there for a while trying it will start,it seems to be getting worse,Help?[it is an automatic]

Edited by Pugugly on 29/01/2009 at 17:12

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Tue 20 Jan 2009 23:44
1998 320 don't start all the time - piston power
Check you have a good earth by removing and clean up the contact, check fuses are secure and again contacts are clean.

More inormation required like when running is it ok? you say getting worse how many times do you use it?

When was it serviced last? mileage? etc.
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Wed 21 Jan 2009 11:24
1998 320 don't start all the time - Roger Jones
When you've fixed it, use it more, or you can expect more problems.
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Thu 29 Jan 2009 15:29
1998 320 don't start all the time - leekyles
Many thanks bigtee for your advice.Have done what you advised,can't tell if has worked yet.The car has only done 1500 miles since iv'e had it and since the last service.The car is in immaculate condition and only done 54000 miles all told.many thanks Leekyles
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