2004 Mercedes c230 wont start after alternator change

Asked by Guru1XX5D Sep 01, 2019 at 02:41 PM about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 230 Kompressor Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2004 mercedes c230 1.8L that i changed the alternator on but now
when I go to start the car, it turns over once and then there is a buzzing
coming from the esp unit.  Any ideas would be helpful and appreciated

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Here is a video of the issue. Any help would be appreciated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPkApS7ymgw&feature=youtu.be

Ok.. I was told by someone to try and start it without the belt because he said the belt looked tight. I took the belt off and it started right up. All of the pulleys turned freely without the belt with the exception of the crankshaft pulley. Any ideas?

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