peejicky
11-15-2009, 04:53 PM
My big red (1985 250es) has developed an electrical problem and I wondered if anyone has had the same problem. My battery tested right on the line between weak and bad so it has been replaced which did not solve the problem.
When I turn on the key nothing happens. No neutral indicater, no headlights, and the starter won't engage when the button is pushed. I can kick start the machine and the headlights and indicater come on but flicker a bit as if they arent getting battery power but the charging system is running them. As long as it is kick started it runs fine.
Its as if the key switch is not getting power but the switch is working because it won't kick start without the key at least being on.
Thanks in advance for your help.
When I turn on the key nothing happens. No neutral indicater, no headlights, and the starter won't engage when the button is pushed. I can kick start the machine and the headlights and indicater come on but flicker a bit as if they arent getting battery power but the charging system is running them. As long as it is kick started it runs fine.
Its as if the key switch is not getting power but the switch is working because it won't kick start without the key at least being on.
Thanks in advance for your help.