Will not run, or runs intermittently

2005 MERCEDES BENZ C240
144,400 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JULIAN BLANKENSHIP
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I have the car listed above 4matic. The engine does not roll or crank but all the lights on the dashboard light up normally, but the fan also comes up rolling at a high speed. I have tried different things like removing the battery terminal but it is still the same. I had it scanned but the ECU could not communicate with the scanner. I saw another post just like this with a similar problem. But that would not start. Mine will randomly start for me, or have the same issue listed above. What could be the cause of my specific problem? Like a loose wire or some connection?
Sep 29, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

It sounds like the starter motor solenoid may be malfunctioning. If you remove the starter motor from the engine you can take it to your local auto parts stores and have tested for free. I have attached a tutorial showing the operation and removal and replacement procedures. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor
Sep 29, 2018 at 7:26 PM