Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s500. On october 1, 2007, the mileage gauge displayed 26,700. The following day, the gauge displayed 43,000. Ever since the vehicle was purchased in 2005, the windows and sunroof have opened without warning while driving at speeds ranging from 20 to 45mph. The failure occurred while driving through a car wash and while parked with the engine shut off. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failures. The contact stated that the cd player failed a few weeks ago and the dealer informed her that it needed replacing. There was a warning light that indicated no malfunction, however, after the dealer diagnosed the failure, it began to display messages. She was informed by a mechanic that the failures were electrical. The contact is the only driver of the vehicle. The correct current mileage was 26,700 and failure mileage was 8,500. *updated 12/12/07 *bf updated 12/12/07
2002 Mercedes Benz S500 electrical complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated without warning the dashboard lights darkened and the instrument panel froze . The dealership determined the instrument cluster needed to be replaced.
Instrument cluster failure, unable to read gauges, headlights do not work, got ticket for speeding-checked on line and saw recall 2/1/06-the federal safety agency 06v028000-called 3 dealers and they knew nothing and said there was no recall, also called mb service 800‑367‑6372 and they knew nothing about recall--I was quoted price to fix $1850.--what is going on? Do I have to wait and not drive vehicle until june 10-or pay $1850 to get problem fixed now? Does mb ever communicate with its dealers about these recalls?
Dt: the contact stated when pressing the accelerator pedal there was a three second delay. The vehicle would accelerate suddenly. The delay progressively became worse while driving and eventually the vehicle would not respond at all. The dealership determined the gas pedal needed to be replaced. The vehicle locked in park; it was towed to the dealership. The dealership replaced the gear selector housing. *ak the gear would not come out of park. Updated 021/21/06.
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