I wanted to believe it wasn't true but this thread says the conductor plate can cause a no crank issue. First I'm going to send my RCM to DJ for an overhaul and if that doesn't work the conductor plate will be next. I'll update with my findings as things happen.

Thread on conductor plate: https://www.benzworld.org/forums/w14...-problems.html

If I do end up replacing the conductor plate then I will also put in the blue solenoids (240 270 00 89) that everyone raves about.

Thanks, Chris