E start issues

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Folks,

I've got a 2014 ec250 that has had the 2015 e start kit retrofitted to it.

The E-start has never worked properly, it just makes an awful squealing noise but fails to turn over the engine. It appears the bendix is ok and is engaging with the crownwheel

I stripped the bendix down last week and cleaned and oiled it, all teeth are present and are if good condition.


Any ideas?

It may be something as simple as a flat battery or misalignment.