1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D (W123) Repair Solution

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz

Model: 300D (W123)

Year: 1983

Engine: 3.0L OM617.912 5cyl 10v SOHC Direct Inj Diesel

Area: Engine

Category: Intermittent Non Starting

Customer Complaint

Original issue was that it was difficult to start even with new battery

Worse as the weather cooled.

Flattens battery trying to start vehicle when cold.

Problem Summary

When cold will not fire up just cranks over.

Vehicle had not been looked after and new owner.

Tested and found no power to the glow plugs.

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Quick Facts

Code	MER3083111
Vehicle	1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D (W123)
Engine	3.0L OM617.912 5cyl 10v SOHC Direct Inj Diesel
Complaint	Visible
Diag. Sequence	Members Only
Solution	Members Only

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1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D (W123) — Repair Solution

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