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1994 Mercedes Benz 500sl Repair Question


Topics covered: Door, Fuse, Starter.
Mileage: 34,600 miles.

Asked on August 4, 2012

My sl500 will not start. is there is there a fuse that controls the ignition? if so, where is it located?

My 1994 Mercedes Benz SL500 will not start. It has less than 35000 original miles, new battery, and new fuses. I have disconnected the battery to reset the anti theft device. I have made sure all doors, trunk and hood and gas cap are closed properly. Then I locked the car, waited a couple minutes and unlocked the car. All lights on dash come on but car won't turn over.
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Replied on August 4, 2012

Is the security light on solid or flashing?Also do you have a muktimeter?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on August 4, 2012

The security light is not on and does not flash. I have a multimeter that I used to check fuses prior to replacing them.

Tiny Response from Propicturetaker
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Replied on August 4, 2012

So the starter is inop correct?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on August 4, 2012

I don't know. It started yesterday and now it won't. A local Mercedes Benz mechanic told me that it was a bad fuse. I don't know where the fuse is located that controls the ignition.

Tiny Response from Propicturetaker
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Replied on August 4, 2012

I need to know if the starter works or not so i can help you?Does the starter rotate the engine around?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on August 4, 2012

No, the engine does not turn over at all.

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Replied on August 4, 2012

I need the build date month and year?Should be on the drivers door or door opening.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on August 4, 2012

The date on the drivers door is 10/93

Tiny Response from Propicturetaker
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Replied on August 9, 2012

Just making a suggestion.. try to start the car in neutral!

Tiny Answered by carolinacarconnection (expert)
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