BRIAN LIFE AND TECH

Hi, this work has been carried out 2 years ago. but, I just have time to write about it.. actually, the starter motor problem start when its took several time to crank the engine before engine able start. Figure 1: Starter motor Its became worst when it took longer for me to start the engine. And I am not able to crank the engine anymore after sometimes. Thats when I realised that my iswara LMST starter motor has gone dead.  Though, I still managed to start the car using jump start (this means that everything else is OK apart from starter motor problem) Below is how work is done.. you can save a lot by doing it yourself. Plus, will boost your confident and knowledge about your car. Symptom: 1) Took several time to crank the engine (if there is life left from starter) 2) Nothing happen when turning the key to ignition mode if battery is ok. 3) Car engine still working if jump start. so, means the starter motor has gone dead. ...

hi all, my w203 C180K 2004 suddenly not starting when I try to crank the car. Figure: new starter motor Symptom: the battery just been replaced with new several month before, so, not a battery problem. plus, I have checked the voltage level of battery. it can provide enough current to crank. when I turn the key to position two and start cranking the car, car wont crank. nothing happen and no sound at all from engine. with the new battery, several possible problem are list down..Finally,...the main problem are starter motor where the carbon are finish..this is normal when the car reach 200k km ++..a lot of part are nearly end of its life. Figure: engine layout for Mercedes W203 C180K As starter motor carbon brush are finished. the easiest fix is to replace the starter motor with new one . cost around RM450 for new genuine bosch starter motor specific for Mercedes with part number 0001107540.. you can also replace the carbon brush.on old starter.but, will ...