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Starting Problems

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by benz2007, Oct 4, 2014.

  1. Oct 4, 2014 #1
    benz2007

    benz2007 Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2007 MBE. Once in a while truck wont start right away. I have brand new batteries and I'm getting 14 volts on my dash while running. Took it to a good repair shop and they said they found a suspect wire on the ignition and replaced it and charged me $500. When I try to start the truck I'm getting power to the dash but it doesn't turn over. I wait a while and it starts with no problem. This happens a couple of times during my route. I just need to verify the problem because the shop says they need complete break down before they fix the problem. Thanks
     
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  3. Oct 4, 2014 #2
    Starboyjim

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    Just offhand, sounds like the starter solenoid has gotten some burn spots. There's a lot of things that could be involved, of course. Maybe the Freightliner shop is a good idea.
     
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  4. Oct 4, 2014 #3
    SLANT6

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    Could be your starter has a flat spot in it, or also I have seen starters when hot from the engine running not want to go. Wait until it cools and it engages no problem. I think you have a starter issue.
     
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  5. Oct 4, 2014 #4
    benz2007

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    That makes sense. Thats why Peterson couldn't duplicate the problem because the truck is just sitting and when I take it out on the road it starts acting up because the starter gets hot from the engine. Nice one! Thanks
     
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  7. Oct 4, 2014 #5
    Pablo-UA

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    swap starter with COPG (clutch over planetary gear) starter. It starts engine much better even with bad batteries. I worked in company with MB Actros fleet. All trucks were with COPG starters....! Really good starters!
     
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  8. Oct 4, 2014 #6
    xsetra

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    Yep sounds like starter is getting hot.
     
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  9. Oct 7, 2014 #7
    mattbnr

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    There should be a shield around the starter protecting it from the engine heat. Is that still in place? Mine got reversed somehow and was on the wrong side.
     
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  10. Oct 7, 2014 #8
    Pablo-UA

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    No any shield. When starter goes bad it does not start when hot...

    BTW, what brand is starter? MB used Delco-Remy, Bosch, Mitsubishi...
     
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