How to diagnose a non-starting Mercedes

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  • @jasonwho9992
    @jasonwho9992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great video Mike but you can't leave us hanging need to know what happened to all the other cars and why you sold them

  • @RealAlfredoLuna
    @RealAlfredoLuna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    My theory is that the neighbor that doesn’t like MWM’s cars snitched on him to the HOA , the city, or something like that. So now MWM is selling the house and moving to the country. I wish MWM the best and hope he is back in full force soon.

    • @B0xlife1
      @B0xlife1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds about right fucking wash neighbors plus hoas are trash to begin with

    • @Sean006
      @Sean006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Alfredo, I have been thinking the same thing. If the local authority is on his case then he has to be careful because the video content he produces can be used against him. They will say he is running a car business....rather than a hobby.
      Probably why he has 'mostly' sold the fleet. Hopefully Milly and Janis are still safe in his garage. What a pain if he has to relocate.....

  • @RothBeyondTheGrave
    @RothBeyondTheGrave 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm just learning about your resentful neighbor(s) from a few in this comment section. That's straight up elementary school playground bs (on their part, obviously). I'm blessed with amazing neighbors all around me, & am very sorry for anyone who actually has to have animosity over something petty that has little to no effect over their own well being just because their life & soul is empty.
    I'm also sorry for the good guys like you that have to deal with it. Either way, more power to you, I love 140's SO much but am kinda scared of them electronically speaking, M113 in any form is King, & keep 'em coming! We need you just like you need us! Wish your neighbor understood that sentiment! (If such a person exists, that is).

    • @Sean006
      @Sean006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess you have to put yourself in the neighbours shoes....personally I would love Mike as a neighbour. But some people are worried about the price of their house.
      It probably didn't help when he drove up the road seated on a bucket (or was it a dinoing chair)....a classic MWM moment but red reg to a nosey neighbour with an internet connection. Hopefully he can work it out because I think he likes Tulsa & his neighbourhood....but to be honest he could go anywhere.

  • @kirkacola7942
    @kirkacola7942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I I'm glad that you kept your Silver 1997 Mercedes ~Benz because I really like the body style of those Mercedes!🤠

  • @chapinsolitario1980
    @chapinsolitario1980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Mike …..
    hope you doing good..:
    Thanks for the video !!!!

  • @alguti7025
    @alguti7025 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Mike looking forward for more video content...hows Lola doing ? get her on the next video 😉

  • @jennaemullins7612
    @jennaemullins7612 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny you added Lola and Grandson back into the Mix. Thought about that. I gree no sense having a bunch of cars sitting around when $ can be in your pocket.How many miles are on that 97? Still have Janice and the MG?

  • @stuartball9507
    @stuartball9507 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see you back doing videos. Have you got rid of Janice as well?

    • @MonkeyWrenchMike
      @MonkeyWrenchMike  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope

    • @stuartball9507
      @stuartball9507 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MonkeyWrenchMike that's good can't wait to see that one back on the road.

  • @Sanpedranoazul
    @Sanpedranoazul ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!

  • @KeiNovak
    @KeiNovak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've been putting up a lot of walk around videos lately. Are you still doing normal car stuff or have you decided to ditch that?

  • @wrenchinwithgrandpa4586
    @wrenchinwithgrandpa4586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The destroyed harness, won’t the exposed wires arch, even if unplugged?

    • @MonkeyWrenchMike
      @MonkeyWrenchMike  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those wires go to the temperature unit, not to the fuse box

  • @jackmead6166
    @jackmead6166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you!! Yes we all missed you!!!! Hope all is well!!!! Yes, the late 1990's thru 2004 were some great years for cars!!! Love Em!!!!

  • @peterbuttler9173
    @peterbuttler9173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice video of Mercedes Benz care and fix problem.......you sold all the cars as you said.......even Janet? Don't tell me that your bad neighbor snitched on you......shame on them!!!!

  • @jeremyTallen1
    @jeremyTallen1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Happy to see you back working on these old trusty steeds. 👍👍👍👍

  • @gianfrancoa
    @gianfrancoa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hi Mike, glad you are back with Mercedes content again. You should make a video with an update on the MB fleet!!

  • @benlee6500
    @benlee6500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good tips of finding out why a Benz S-class 2004-2008 wouldn't start...informative and resourceful...Good review and wish MWM in your next endeavour....regards from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 🇲🇾 😀

  • @trbstang
    @trbstang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Potential new job and move? Hopefully your changes are good and not bad, Mike.

  • @MadeInNewYork73
    @MadeInNewYork73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "I'M IN THE CAAARRRRR" ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💯 Thank you..and best wishes with life's changes. Love your videos!

  • @azadvartan8259
    @azadvartan8259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hopefully everything going well with u mike

  • @thenaturecreater8906
    @thenaturecreater8906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yeepp mhhmm mercedes broke. Mhhmm i have sold all the cars? Wh@aaaaat? What happend?

  • @ianmitchell4231
    @ianmitchell4231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Glad to hear things are getting better for you Mike, and good job on diagnosing the problem with the car not starting.

  • @richroggio
    @richroggio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    great video Mike, I really enjoyed it and that 25 year old Benz is a classic 👍

  • @hoozthair6076
    @hoozthair6076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Probably good that you cut back on auto ownership but you may have overdone it a bit.

  • @geraldcoe1123
    @geraldcoe1123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another great video. Your W140 may be 25 years old, but she looks brand new. Glad to see Millie in the background. Did you sell Janice too? Best wishes to you on your new endeavors.

  • @ctech14367
    @ctech14367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good to see you back at it Mike, this video was very informative.

  • @jeffmac3071
    @jeffmac3071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent idea. Very helpful and probably saved a few hundred bucks if taken to an MB dealer to service.

  • @charlesking1244
    @charlesking1244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hope All Is Going Well With You & Yours Mike, As Always, Great Video On This Mercedes Benz, Great Detailed Explanation….

  • @beyondrepair8949
    @beyondrepair8949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can get my Mercedes on the road simply by stopping my monthly payments. Guarantee I will see it roll down my street and out of my neighborhood.

  • @richardgreene3460
    @richardgreene3460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike...We have parted ways! The W140 is my least favorite of all MB ever built. I never liked the boxy styling! It is absolutely stupid for the climate control to control the starting! That has no logic! Still admire YOU, BUT not a 140! Good you are back! Richard

  • @wernerdanler2742
    @wernerdanler2742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Mike and have a great trip to Atlanta.
    Wish your grandson happy birthday from us.

  • @richardlong1567
    @richardlong1567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope I'm not the only one who is confused...... with 7 cars now missing - I'm completely lost to come up with a question you could answer?
    This happened to a dear friend of mine - he went missing for about a week - when he returned he wasn't the same person, a clone in fact - he said, he had an alien intervention which he then said turned out to be a mind stroke! - Something politicians get when they're caught in a lie. So we thought we should keep an eye over his wellbeing..... After about a week he went missing again, we thought the worsted and went out looking for him.
    We found his car parked a few streets away....So we staked out the car and waited to see if he would return......He did with a woman half his age (mid 40's) - they kissed, hugged and after some time, he drove away as she returned to a house down the street.... We figured "German cars from the past are one thing, but a leggy blonde with a cat is on a whole different level !

  • @thriftyvolks2145
    @thriftyvolks2145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great stuff! You are doing a great job with the Mercedes stuff... thats why I watch the channel. We are gonna need a fleet update?!?!?

  • @jpcii
    @jpcii 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I used to have a 1995 S320 long wheelbase. It was a fine car. I feel the same way about my 2014 E63 wagon.

  • @mju7752
    @mju7752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see you back wrenching, sorry but I cannot stand the co part walk arounds, too many TH-camrs do them and they are of no interest to me, no offence intended...

  • @ingmarlindholm
    @ingmarlindholm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. Thanks Mike and stay safe and healthy 👍

  • @chrismaguire719
    @chrismaguire719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve a 280 and live in England. Will take those fuses out and see what it does.
    Thanks Mike 👍👍

  • @russelltrupia4479
    @russelltrupia4479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mike I must say this was one of your best videos👍👍

  • @roypearce6968
    @roypearce6968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice tips on how to find your problem and you did get a great deal on it. Well a nice time on your trip and be careful and safe. You still have Janice? A clean start to find that perfect car or truck.

  • @808DC5R
    @808DC5R 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video is god sent. My dads w140 sat for a bit and now doesn't want to start. I will look into all the things you covered. Btw love the new intro.

  • @ezesrebuilds1174
    @ezesrebuilds1174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Literally to the 1% who's reading this, God bless you, and may your dreams come true, stay safe and have a wonderful day.

  • @haydenuk02
    @haydenuk02 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

  • @randydaubert4553
    @randydaubert4553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So does that mean you got rid of Janus and the Mustang too?

  • @MoBigAl
    @MoBigAl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Helicopters overhead!?!? Head to the banana bunker!!

  • @nlieber
    @nlieber 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Michael! So you downsized the fleet totally or? willingly? You are also not doing the merch links so you won the lottery or? I enjoy your content and hope whatever issues you had that slowed it down are resolved to your satisfaction.

  • @baldisaerodynamic9692
    @baldisaerodynamic9692 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i loved my w140. its a shame i had to get rid of it. my current project is a 96LS400 lexus im tinkering with. not a big project just something to do.

  • @dianab3827
    @dianab3827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know things are bad when you’re having an acorns and poop kind of a day. 😉 On a different note - I thought maybe you had an offer of a news job in another market. You could come back to Kentucky...

  • @robertnicholas1255
    @robertnicholas1255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you sell the haunted 69? I love that car. Nice work your great

  • @alijuman195
    @alijuman195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did u sell janis?

  • @cousinjohncarstuff4568
    @cousinjohncarstuff4568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have a safe trip!

  • @a-dub
    @a-dub 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Pretty good mpg on the highway for a car that size, especially since you get to ride in comfort! Safe travels to see your family and that grandson. Soon he'll be helping you work on your cars.

  • @iamher6422
    @iamher6422 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dammit, you, Sir, are a genius!! 🎉🤗
    I wonder if this also applies to Coupés- being that it’s the coupe version of W140’s.. 🤔

  • @karljoske8216
    @karljoske8216 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Very informative video that will be very useful to us older Merc owners. Curious to know the story (how much sold for) on the sale of all your Mercs (560SEC, S600, S63). Keep it up Mike!.

  • @Mustang00007
    @Mustang00007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mike..ol buddy good to see you back from reading the comments sounds like the neighbours thought you were bringing their house price down...tell em to get a life. Moving on to stop the mouse in your car you use the clothes freshener that are used in dryers. Used in my 2017 Stang gone next day have not come back since.Also when i lived in Orange N.S.W. when they exported fridges to china huh! They would use white power cables to stop them being chewed. Mate keep the faith yep in Italy but will be back in Straya soon...well.
    Great hints this time round!

  • @kennethcroll6972
    @kennethcroll6972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi, i had a w210 that would not start, on the dash was ABS,BAS ,PAS. turn out to be a 10A fuse in the over volt protector. the w211 no start and the glovebox light is not working its a 7 1/2 fuse

  • @erikgonzalez2278
    @erikgonzalez2278 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree Mike. That’s why I’m keeping my 97 Corolla forever love how it looks and just the 90s durability of it. Feels like it lll never die the best of Toyota k believe on the same level as the Toyota Hilux or older tacos

  • @Leon-uj7pc
    @Leon-uj7pc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Way to go Mike. Personally if you could only have one vehicle, that Mustang would have been the one. the 2005-2009 is a good looking generation and they make good point A to B cars. I wonder why Mercedes decided to leave a critical part that one would think should not be left exposed out in the open where water can get at it. I wonder why they did not stick it in the tank like most car makers did and still do for fuel injected vehicles. The only thing i can think of close to this is some older Volvos. But they have 2 pumps. One in the tank and one outside the tank. As a Volvo 240 owner, i was taught to keep at least 2 fuel pump relays in the glove box at all time just in case one goes as they give no heads up.

  • @fasteddy917
    @fasteddy917 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the chances two cars after yours was built they started putting the new wiring into the cars? That would certainly be my luck. They say after VIN# such and such they installed a corrected part to solve the problem and I go out and check my VIN# and there you are. Wonderful to hear things are getting better in your life. Great video. Thank you.

  • @peterkwok9608
    @peterkwok9608 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad I don't own a Mercedes Mike. So glad that you got it fixed 😎😎👍👍

  • @zacharyjablonski1610
    @zacharyjablonski1610 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw that on a 1999 as well. must be something that MB missed when they changed the harness. I just taped up the degraded parts and all good. your Climate control system needs that air temp sensor to work optimally.

  • @kellyspeppers
    @kellyspeppers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For a 1997 that car is in great condition. With time rubber goes bad, anything made of rubber will need to be replaced at some point.

  • @jamesellison7982
    @jamesellison7982 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely wonderful channel 🇺🇸

  • @infovideos7355
    @infovideos7355 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Being able to work on Mercedes means that you are an expert and can fix any car
    That's my opinion

  • @raykuhn2869
    @raykuhn2869 ปีที่แล้ว

    dont know how i posted that ,any way continue my praise of the monkey wrench , i wouldnt know where to find any of those fuses or how to get at them , SHIT where merc hide every thing ,no wonder people go to merc mechanics my hats of to you mike, chow grumpy

  • @whistlingdiesel
    @whistlingdiesel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best cut of the new intro yet. The W140 is nice, but have I mentioned that I would like it more with a Red Pig paint job? 😁

  • @soelenny
    @soelenny 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see you got it fix . Mike , that Mercedes by Randy’s the 190 is it yours ?

  • @franzicehouse4682
    @franzicehouse4682 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you still have Janis? I like that car! . I'd like to see you fix Janis on video

  • @rolandespinoza2
    @rolandespinoza2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next video please give us a video when headlight wipers working :)

  • @GHELM-wp5yj
    @GHELM-wp5yj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So, are you going to surprise me with a shop that has been built or is being built in your backyard? huh, huh, huh.

  • @wpalmer8901
    @wpalmer8901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great car. Hope all is well with you.

  • @CrazyOneToo
    @CrazyOneToo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I get that things degrade over time but why th would they connect the air con. with the car being able to start? That's crazy.

  • @tommyhall2768
    @tommyhall2768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hope every thing gets better for you buddy

  • @raykuhn2869
    @raykuhn2869 ปีที่แล้ว

    bloody hell man .how did you learn so much about mercs, no way . i wouldnt i know

  • @scottbagley8577
    @scottbagley8577 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    call a tow truck and have it crushed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @dionodea5578
    @dionodea5578 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your W140 video too Mike, More videos on it please 👍

  • @Fony_turgeson
    @Fony_turgeson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i had a 96 and 97 s500 mint white what an amazing car smoothest best quality made car ever made man do i miss it what a mistake selling that was

  • @billbowers268
    @billbowers268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Howdy Howdy buddy 😎My advice to you on diagnosing a Mercedes that doesn't start is as,
    1. Insert key in ignition!
    2.Turn key to on position !
    3.Crank if nothing happens it means car won't start 😒.
    4.Small fee may apply to this diagnosis
    ($475.00 )

  • @WildDigger
    @WildDigger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video and good information. Safe travels to Atlanta (my neck of the woods).

  • @dimitrig3739
    @dimitrig3739 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good Luck with everything!! Can’t wait for Janis to get tackled again!

  • @racerboy2212
    @racerboy2212 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, as always! Good info!!

  • @chrislambert2889
    @chrislambert2889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice fix great trouble shooting 💯 update on fleet plz ? Be safe on road.🙌

  • @joshuagraham3222
    @joshuagraham3222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Videos are great. We all appreciate them.

  • @josephblevins1206
    @josephblevins1206 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you sell the W126 also?

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Think you need to break out your Mercedes shop cost again. And I’m sure if your stubborn enough. You will get Janice going as well. Thank you Mike for sharing!

  • @Lifetime1776
    @Lifetime1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    mike is kool clean the engine bay that a Greta car

  • @jeremiahsullivan5219
    @jeremiahsullivan5219 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you sell the S63 and the 12cylinder

  • @newsnowireland4028
    @newsnowireland4028 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 1994 w140 for 18 years now…… I bought it when I was 21 fo not very much money. Every one laughed at me buying the big boat Mercedes. The same people that laughed at me, all want to buy the car now….. I rest my case. 🇮🇪🇺🇸

  • @mohamedbhamjee1856
    @mohamedbhamjee1856 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Mike for the info🚘

  • @tommyhall2768
    @tommyhall2768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey buddy glad your back good to see again good luck with the cars

  • @hansturbo77
    @hansturbo77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We love you Mike! good to see ya!

  • @billinsa9752
    @billinsa9752 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thoroughly enjoyed watching, good instruction.

  • @edwardmartinez9459
    @edwardmartinez9459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Mike!

  • @dgxldegamersxl6404
    @dgxldegamersxl6404 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mustang is sold to?

  • @billy7301
    @billy7301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really informative Thankyou

  • @2.8R
    @2.8R 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the new intro

  • @jimmyrivano3477
    @jimmyrivano3477 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏👏👍👍👊👊🙏🙏

  • @jayyin88
    @jayyin88 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @KeiNovak
    @KeiNovak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    welcome back

  • @keelaihassan
    @keelaihassan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dream car

  • @mrbrooks9969
    @mrbrooks9969 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Car

  • @scaldwellk
    @scaldwellk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good vid, but my issue is way worse. My SLK ECU burnt. I just wish I could get honest straight answers from people about it. I got a replacement and had it unlocked, but now I need to figure out what to do next. I have no way to write/program it and with the old one burnt they cannot clone it. Not sure if this is now a dealer issue to program the ECU. UUUGGGGGHHHHHH!

    • @MonkeyWrenchMike
      @MonkeyWrenchMike  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’d search for a key, ignition switch and ECU from the same car on eBay. Good luck!

    • @scaldwellk
      @scaldwellk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MonkeyWrenchMike If all else fails that may be my only route.