Okay, I did say that I would post here if I wanted answers. I am through venting on opinions, now I need to get my car fixed.

Last spring I had the blower motor replaced on my '85 245 wagon. I didn't drive until about 10 days ago as I also have a 122 and 544 that are driven in the good weather.

When I started the 245 up for it's winter stint, it popped over and ran like I had only left it sitting for a week. I soon discovered that the power door locks were not working correctly; they would pop down slightly and lock the doors when I would just close the door. Also, the headlamp reminder chime didn't work. I ascribed it to the blower motor replacement and called the guy wh installed the blower motor, assuming that perhaps that there were some wiring issues.

Last week I was out and about. The car started just fine that morning; no abnormal engine sounds, ect. I drove it to work, and to a couple of other places. The last place it wouldn't start. It sounds like it would if it was out of gas, and no, that's not the problem.

I am soliciting opinions, suggestions, ect. I don't do my own work of this type on my car, so I have to rely on the kindness of a good, honest mechanic who comes to my house and does home service on my 245. I have speculated that it could be

wiring problem

fuel pump relay

could it be a timing belt? (155K on car; I've never had one go so I don't know.)

Fuel pump crapped out

I know it is a lot of things that could be going on. I am self-employed and have to have a car for work with my peculair types of jobs. Presently I am driving a VERY CLEAN 122 wagon through road salt city in desperation here, and obviously if I can do anything to change the situation I will.

Thanks