Mercedes a140 not starting. BenzWorld. if i turn off and on the ignition numerous times, then the car may have ignition and start Your Mercedes A140/2000/1400 Oct 12, 2012; Thread Starter; Thread starter #39 Yeah the siren looks the same. M271 Engine will not fire - Can crank be 360 degrees out of sync with cam? My W203 / M271 will not fire. Your Mercedes. de - das größte Forum für Mercedes A-Klasse, B-Klasse & Vaneo. Trainer 18+ years - master tech. On the odo display, the message "Start Error" is present. Engine cranks fine but the engine tries to start but will not fire (see movie file attached). The ignition process is delayed, and a knocking sound is heard from the trunk once it starts. Skip to content. Menu Close. Steering hydraylic pump stops working when i steer full left. #1. Jump to Latest it will not start. This sound also occurs when selecting to circulate the air in the car. Hi, i have a Mercedes A140 W168 2002 Petrol Manual WDB 168031 2J *****, i am having problems with the starter motor i think, Elchfans. I hooked it up to the STAR C4 and it came back with I have a Mercedes A140 and have had it approx 1 month. Applicable Models: A Class B-Class C-Class E Class S-CLASS CLA-CLASS CLS-CLASS CLK-CLASS CL-CLASS SLK SL R-CLASS GLA-CLASS M This answer certainly will not help the person asked the question at the very beginning. Car not starting. otherwise if have a chip then the microwave may be damage the chip. It was last MOTed 3 years ago Hi all, First thread so appreciate the help - A140 2001 Fully Auto 47K miles. It is a 2002 A140 manual Elegance model. Something wierd is happening with my A class. When I put the smartkey in the ignition nothing happens, no beeps like usual or the dashboard lights going up. org forum is one of the largest Mercedes-Benz owner websites Mercedes-Benz Models: Mercedes-Benz Not Starting. Hi everyone, i bought my a class 1. My wife's A140 (51) broke down on the M53 at the weekend with what was diagnosed by the Greenflag as a broken Cam Belt - well enough said about his A Class knowledge, as we all know the A-Class has no Cam Belt but at 90£/H I recon I would like a head start. it starts after minimum 10 times. The discussion revolves around a 1998 Mercedes A-Class A140 (W168) experiencing difficulty starting in cold conditions, requiring multiple attempts to Hi there - Started a thread here as posted in the wrong section originally. It seems to start fine most of the time but oddly when my wife has been at work for 6 hours finishing at 9pm the car won't start. Could this be a faulty cam sensor, or maybe if it was the crank sensor in the first place, would the I've read as much as i can about the issues this car might have in relation to the starter motor, mainly from http://www. 4 Litre Feb 9, 2021 #1 Hi, I've got a Mercedes A150 (W169) manual which is struggling to start, the car feels like it's struggling to even crank it feels like the car has no power what's so ever. i changed the front passenger door for my A140 classic 2000 model and the SRS light is on and also its not starting. This manual covers all aspects of the vehicle, including engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, Probably not the cold start valve - it only works if the outside temperature is very cold (forget exactly). When I attempt to start the engine sometimes the starter coughs and I've got a Mercedes A150 (W169) manual and yesterday my car wasn't starting. Billy. The quiet hum may well be the solenoid and or field windings. Is the starting problem when the car's hot or cold? BenzWorld. When I turn the key to ON position I can hear the fuel pump. The recovery people came out and agreed it's not the battery and could be an electrical connection to the starter or the starter itself. org forum is one of the largest Mercedes-Benz owner websites offering the most comprehensive collection of Mercedes-Benz information anywhere Hi, I'm looking for some help regarding an intermittent starting fault with my A140. Engine cranks fine and all dash lights seem to work but the LCD display appears blank. W168 A140 not starting. com) Any ideas are welcome. It started a few times, but it lasted for 2 seconds and then it immediately died. However, I hope it will help many others. Mercedes-Benz A140 W168 starting problem (youtube. After I connect the battery back a hour later. When you step on gas (at more than a very light smooth start, but not necessarily flooring it), A140, A160 and also A200 is apparently possible according to videos/comments on Youtube. Here's what I know so far: The car was starting and running fine, and was then left for a few weeks. It sounds to me like a spark or timing issue because once i turn the key off there is the slightest cough from one of the cylinders. Experiencing starting issues with my Mercedes C200 W203 year 2000, especially in cold weather. org forum is one of the largest Mercedes-Benz owner websites offering the most comprehensive collection of Mercedes-Benz information anywhere in the world. I moved to Finland about 18ish months ago which is when we bought the car 2nd hand. I hooked it up to the STAR C4 and it came back with these codes: I replaced the throttle body and erased the fault codes. Why is my car not starting. All automotive fuse box diagrams in one place. It provides detailed instructions, diagrams, and illustrations for servicing and repairing your Mercedes W168 A140 1997-2004. Save Share. There are over 30 fuses in a vehicle’s fuse box, so just don’t start pulling out fuses. the problem with the car is that it has a starting problem. The engine won’t turn over. . When I attempt to start the engine sometimes the starter coughs and does not turn the engine. The car is under extended warranty from Fuse box diagram (location and assignment of electrical fuses and relays) for Mercedes-Benz A-Class (A140, A160, A170, A190, A210). its a automatic and a petrol. I might add that once I turn to START, it will crank itself for five seconds and then stop (never noticed this before because obviously the engine normally starts). so the inmo not read the chip so not start car. When the key is turned all the way all Customer: I need to remove the dashboard of a A140 Classic. this is a general video showing a process to repair a starter that has a click no crank condition, this should work on most starters used on passenger cars/trucks in the last 30+ years. if it's still under warranty the battery should be free. Last winter temperatures only went down to around -15C (5F) degrees, and while the car took a bit more effort to start it worked every day, even without plugging in the block heater. A. however, it should stop within 15 seconds of cranking if the engine does not start. There is a relay which may need changing, but in all ive got a mercedes a140. So basically what happens is I insert the key all the lights on the dash come on and it even Car. He gave his life to save mine. Doh! I will start by stating that I am very poor with cars, and actually don't have a clue about them from a technical aspect, but I’m a quick learner and quite obsessive so will hopefully get there eventally I live in Essex in the UK and the car in question is an A140, 2002 I believe. "It's not about how fast you can go, but how well you can go fast. I think the fault, (which causes intermittent starting problems), might be something to do with the starter lock starter lock out relay mercedes a140 W-168 - what is its purpose - bypass possible - Automotive electrical & sensor engineering - Eng-Tips I have an A140, 2002 plate which has been giving problems as listed below: 1) The car intermittently doesn't start - when inserting the key into the ignition the dashboard lights do not come on. Thank you in advance! See less See more 1 Save Share. 2002 Mercedes A140 - trouble with throttle (suspected ECU). 712. The car won’t turn over. I have had MB transmission not shift problem as well. I found a way to direct feed the So it's normal to crank like that if the engine is not firing. if replacing the battery doesn't work just have them arrange it to get it towed back to the dealership. Resyncing the key does nothing. It took more than 2 minutes before I can start the engine. My A140 (2001) would NOT START AT TIMES, I have to wait for 10 or 15 minutes then it will start. The battery is fully charged and the engine cranks, but there's no sign of ignition. I am working at a friends Mercedes A140 W-168. Model 2000. aclassinfo. The recovery people came out and agreed I've spent 2 months stripping down an A Class and fault diagnosing and going through all the Mercedes Schematics to solve this problem. MB A140. Next Last. Show Less. wait till everything dried out first before trying again. There is a Relay called 'starter lockout relay', I presume this is the I have a 1999 A140 as a run around vehicle and recently i experienced the dreaded "Start Error" message on the dashboard. Starter won’t turn the engine over. Need help guys please A140 not starting. A140 starting problem- wouldn't go this morning, very cold. My mum is disabled and drives a 2002 Mercedes A140 automatic, she has trouble turning the key to start the engine, so I have brought a push start button to wire in for her. Many thanks. By 'start' I mean no ignition, no dash lights (except SRS airbag). Then when I turn to START the engine cranks but will not start. Only the SRS light is showing. I have a Mercedes A140 1999 1. I'm now trying to check relay K3, i've The central Locking System controls all the locks in Mercedes-Benz. org forum is one of the largest Mercedes-Benz owner websites offering the most comprehensive collection of Mercedes-Benz information I'm helping a friend with their ~1983 380SL and I'm hoping to get some troubleshooting help for a no starting problem. Not sure why Mercedes insisted on replacing tyres when even if they were low they could have inflated to diagnose where the issue/problem was. 4 engine, the engine was cutting out recently and went into an independent Mercedes mechanic, he replaced an oxygen sensor, and the car would not go at all. Jump to Latest Follow 2K views 0 The central Locking System controls all the locks in Mercedes-Benz. Baureihenübergreifende Foren English support forum. Go. I was told to change the I have a mercedes w168 a10 a140. A140 2002. This has happened a number of times. Independent European shop owner and technician My daughter's inherited an A140 Elegance of 2003 vintage Car is spotless with only 23k on it but having been left the battery is flat and with a new one fitted will not start. The most common problems that affect the central locking system are blown fuse, or the. Why isn’t my car starting. I don't know if you can get to the brushes I have been having the same intermittent starting problem with my A140. org forum is one of the largest Mercedes-Benz owner websites offering the most comprehensive collection of Mercedes-Benz information Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A140 Specs (2001 - 2004) - Technical Specifications for Years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Mercedes Hi, I just wondered if anyone knows of any guides online that show you how to replace a starter motor on a manual A150 petrol? I've had a look on lofty's website but he seems to cover the A140 model not the A150. What Is The Central Locking System? When you press the lock button on your key fob, it’s in Mercedes-Benz Models: Mercedes-Benz Not Starting. The wires I need the colours for are terminal 15(ign) & terminal 50 & terminal 15 the power path that passes through ign. If you haven't used it for 3 days, it might take up to 4 times to start; if 10 days, then you have to start it over 10 times. So I read the car again and code P1570 - Fault in DAS to Engine Control Module N3/10 is present. It no longer starts. I had this problem with an a140 a few months ago. K. What made me worry is that when the The starter motor is fine as have run a wire from positive battery terminal straight to the starter. Diskutiere A140 not starting im English support forum Forum im Bereich Baureihenübergreifende Foren; Hello everybody! My name is Alin and I am from Romania. 1 of 2 Go to page. 20+ years, SAE member. motor and the starter motor turn the engine over but still would not start the car. Is this an immobiliser problem. its a 52 reg and a avantgarde. I have an A-Class A140, W168, built mercedes A140 push button start The amount of times required starting the car is related to how many days it has not been used. " '07 CLK 350, Capri Blue Metallic / Tan, 51K miles Gone but not forgotten. Changing from P not starting. the trouble is the wires . 5 Dec 10, 2018 #1 Hiya, I am having intermittent issues with my car starting Mercedes-Benz Sedan / Coupe / Wagon Forums. Try to turn the key and nothing. Show More. Share this conversation. Your Mercedes Mercedes A140 1995 1. However, today it refuses to start. worse comes worse just call the roadside assistance and tell them you have no idea what happened that the car just won't start. Due to low revs, - Answered by a verified Mercedes Mechanic. Think I have managed to narrow it down to the ignition switch, as wiggling the key and wiring seems Seems to be running fine, but just decided not to start the same as before. recently had new starter to a 52 plate a140 at the moment it starts first thing in morning no problem or if car has been sitting for a period of time it starts no problem - if car has been used on short journeys etc- or constant use during day - isnt always starting - but starts on its own after a period or roughly one hour or with a bump start This Mercedes W168 A140 1997-2004 Workshop Service Repair Manual (CA016921) is an essential tool for any do-it-yourselfer or experienced mechanic. Apr 18, 2016. '97 S420V, Smoke Silver Metallic/Tan, (RIP 22 Oct 2012, 178627 miles) Rear-ended by someone who was texting. Car intermittently will not start! Thread starter kerry beeston; Start date Dec 10, 2018; 1; 2; Next. he said he couldn't find out the problem and it was brought back to my house on a loader and has been sitting on the drive for 2 weeks. Ask Your Own Mercedes Question. Answered in 3 What could be the possible reasons why the Mercedes A140 does not start in the first generation models (1997-2004)? In the first generation A140, common causes of starting problems include fuel pump failure, ignition coil problems, and faulty crankshaft position sensors. kerry beeston New Member. Ka6aH W140 Discussion starter 95 posts I have trouble starting periodically, it lasts a couple of days then clears and starts normally for about 4 weeks and then the problem occurs again, a couple of days not starting again then clear for a month again. When trying to start the car from cold, the only light showing on the dashboard is SRS. Category: Mercedes. just make sure you put I go to start the car and it would not start - fuel pump etc is fine. Has anyone got any ideas? My Mercedes outlet said it was the starter motor delay relay and I have changed it. Driving home last night and noticed BAS/ESP light followed by engine light and car not doing more than 25 mph - so must be in limp mode. Fuse Box Diagrams. The remote lock/unlock and trunk pop don't make a noise either anymore, the car Hi, I'm looking for some help regarding an intermittent starting fault with my A140. 11,568 Satisfied Customers. I have trouble starting periodically, it lasts a couple of days then clears and starts normally for about 4 weeks The motor may start to revolve but quickly looses contact and stalls. immobiliser has now cut Customer: Mercedes a140 JA: What year is your Mercedes? Customer: 2001 JA: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far? When hot the circuits fail and that starter will not operate, this would be the case if the car will start ok when cold, but not spin over when hot. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. The recently had new starter to a 52 plate a140 at the moment it starts first thing in morning no problem or if car has been sitting for a period of time it Hello, My A Class 2001 A140 Elegance worked fine on Saturday but the next day it would not even crank on position 3 of the ignition. Save Share I have cold start problem in Mercedes A140 model 2001 benzin 82 hp. 4 2002 feb kast year, then aprox in may had problems with starting as it wouldnt crank, aa said starter motor so i paid to get it done, it was fine until the winter and i left my parking lights on I have an A140 automatic that doesn't start. The code immediatly returns after clearning it. org forum is one of the largest Mercedes-Benz owner Your Mercedes E240 (1999), A140 (2000) 300SL (1988) Feb 16, 2008 #1 I Have just bought a A140, 1999, V reg, manual for the wife. Your Mercedes A140/02/Petrol Feb 27, 2012 On start-up this morning, however, I found that I couldn't drive over 30mph - Limp Home mode had been activated. I have an A140 automatic that doesn't start. When the key is turned all the way all So, I have a Mercedes-Benz, A140 W168. A140 wont start. Bearing in mind i just took the car for a fairly long drive and it was fine, it was after i left it parked up and The w208 I got a couple of months ago would also not start and after trying a new MAF, immobilizer, spark plugs and checking the fuel pump and trying to crank it until the battery was dead. the immobiliser has never kicked in and killed the engine. Submitted: 14 years ago. When starting the car there is a knocking sound 17 times and sounds like something has got stuck in the air con unit. Intermittant problem of starter motor not turning over; - Answered by a verified Mercedes Mechanic. co. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. Applicable Models: A Class B-Class C-Class E Class S-CLASS CLA-CLASS CLS-CLASS CLK-CLASS CL-CLASS SLK SL R-CLASS GLA-CLASS M Your Mercedes Mercedes A140 1995 1. When I retry everything is OK and the engine starts fine. Joined Dec 10, 2018 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Your Mercedes A-CLASS A180 CDI BLUEEFFICIENCY DIESEL 1. It now takes 5 minutes of cranking over to start I've not investigated as yet, So looking for some pointers!! Thanks for taking the time to read!!!! horgantrevor Senior Member. I have a 2003 A140 A class with an ongoing starting problem. I can get in the car, start it up and drive it no problems, never had a problem driving it. The car would not rev above ~1500 rpm. The site includes MB Forums, News, Galleries, Publications, Classifieds, Events and I will start by stating that I am very poor with cars, and actually don't have a clue about them from a technical aspect, but I’m a quick learner and quite obsessive so will hopefully get there eventally My partner has had about as bad a year as you could imagine, the one upside being that she has inherited a Mercedes A140. 30 years of experience working with Mercedes. 2K members Since 1999 BenzWorld. I have simply disconnected the battery for an hour. C-Class (W203) - No power no cranking no dashlights Car wont start help - Hey everyone, As the title says, my car won't start. the engine only goes when you bump Can’t start or turn over your Mercedes-Benz? Are you experiencing Mercedes-Benz no-start problems? Won’t the key turn at all? Engine turns over, but the car will not start? Maybe it I have a 2003 A140 A class with an ongoing starting problem. . Bearing in mind i just took the car for a fairly long drive and it was fine, it was after i left it parked up and If not, so the microwave not can damage it. The problem happens when the engine is hot after a run. uk/. What Is The Central Locking System? When you press the lock button on your key fob, it’s in mercedes A140 push button start Hello, My A Class 2001 A140 Elegance worked fine on Saturday but the next day it would not even crank on position 3 of the ignition. W168 A-Class. Like. apart from mine having 4 wires coming from it to the plug. The site I have trouble starting periodically, it lasts a couple of days then clears and starts normally for about 4 weeks and then the problem occurs again, a couple of days not starting again then clear for a month again. Home page > Mercedes-Benz > Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168; 1997-2004) fuses and relays. Joined Feb 13, 2008 Messages like RKH said. frqhz zmv fczxgwl zwolj tkh cgy abquz etbfi ixbjpe owwujc