LF: starter motor for W124 or MB100

**docgorio** · March 8th, 2012 03:01 PM

I'm in search of a starter motor for my W124 260E...

My mechanic said that even a starter from an MB100 is an exact fit to the M103 engine...

All leads welcome BUT most preferably in the Paranaque/Alabang/Las Pinas area...

Cheers everyone!!!

**lowslowbenz** · March 9th, 2012 12:09 PM

Doc, pwede daw ba? In that case, I suggest you go brand new. If you're considering on the MB100 starter.

Though I have my reservations on this ... but it's your call .. :D

**docgorio** · March 9th, 2012 02:16 PM

Francis, I think you're right... Somehow the purist in me prevailed... At the risk of sounding like Herr Fuhrer I don't want my German car mixed with another car part...

As an update, the electrician took a hard look at the started and they're suspecting the solenoid... I do hope it's only that...

**lowslowbenz** · March 9th, 2012 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by docgorio

Francis, I think you're right... Somehow the purist in me prevailed... At the risk of sounding like Herr Fuhrer I don't want my German car mixed with another car part...

As an update, the electrician took a hard look at the started and they're suspecting the solenoid... I do hope it's only that...

That's good news, as an added bonus ask your electrician to check the condition of the carbon brushes and the commutator. Replacing the brushes (if they're worn) and level or clean the commutator would be a good idea!