I have a 1988 260E and a few weeks ago, it developed some starting problems. What's happening is that rather than the smooth one-key-turn start I'm used to, it's taking 2, 3 sometimes four long cranks.
I thought this was all part of an overdue major service ad tune. I sent the car in, and the service was down, but the problem is still there.
I've told the mechanic that I expected the particular problem to be sorted out as part of the major service but he's still unable to pinpoint the problem.
Any ideas on what I might be dealing with (and yes, I'm looking for a new place to have the car serviced!)
Peter