I am having the same problem wiht my c280 sport 1999. In my case the car starts just by turning the key back to position 0, resets and then turn they key back and the car starts. MB dealer has no clue on this issue. I found a local imports mechanic that recomended to change the starter, he is claiming that in 1999's the starter has a solenoid that prevents the starter from resetting.
Jan 28, 2009 at 7:22 PM