Are you sure that isn't the sound of the starter motor just spinning but never engaging with the actual engine?
Hey Guys,
1996 C280
Just today my co-worker's neglected 202 finally gave in and didnt want to start out of the blue. When you turn the key, it sounds like you are turning on a vacumn cleaner under the hood until you let go...on/off and no clicking nothing.
What the hell could that be? Again, no clicking involved...some pump runs when you try to start the car and nothing else.
99 C43 AMG
99 C230 Kompressor
Are you sure that isn't the sound of the starter motor just spinning but never engaging with the actual engine?
1999 C230 Kompressor
or the a/c or radiator fans?
Electric starter-motor spinning but the starter pinion gear not engaging the engine flywheel?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starter_motor
Yup it was the starter. Replaced now and its working.
Thanks guys for the input!
99 C43 AMG
99 C230 Kompressor