Hey guys, I'm having issues with my 05 Mercedes C230K. It has a Manual transmission. A couple of days ago I stopped at a gas station to fill up and when I went to turn it on, it wouldn't start. I just replaced the battery and alternator a couple months ago so it can't be that. Since it's a stick shift I know the trick to get it started. Asked someone to push the vehicle while I had it on second gear with the clutch all the way down, once it had a little traction I slowly let go of the clutch until it tried to start then I pressed the gas and it started. I know this is only a temporary fix to get home. So now I've been working on it for the past couple days and can't figure out the issue. I checked all the fuses and none are burned out (Yes, I tried switching from 15 to 20 on number 52, no luck). Also tried switching the S relay with an identical one next to it so see if it was that but that also didn't work. Noticed the starter is getting very little current, guessing not enough to get it started? Also just a few moments ago I checked if there was current on number 52.. and apparently there isn't.. Not sure what controls that. Also read about the clutch pedal ignition switch, it could lock the car from starting? If any of you have any advice I'd really appreciate it. Thank you so much.

 

Are you able to have the codes read? It'll give you a great place to start troubleshooting.


-Dmitry