Top 20 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Page 4 Questions & Answers

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the blower motor for the heat and air conditioner is located underneath the glove box on the 97 e420
behind a plastic panel. it's easy to get to, but more than likely its the blower regulator thats defective
there is a solution to this problem without having to replace the whole unit which can cost up to $800.00. there is an s-class regulator that you put on the fan motor that will make it blow simply by
splicing a few wires. there is a company in cal. that sells the regulator for under $100. bucks can't
think of it right now but look up the regulator for e420 and you may get redirected to the site. drmack

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Mercedes radios are supplied by different manufacturers and these are fitted by Mercedes at the factory. Which manufaturer is fitted is dependant on the specification of the car from new. Examples of suppliers of audio equipment to Mercedes include Becker, Alpine and Blaupunkt radios. Each of these manufacturers have an entirely different method of decoding their radios and depending on which version you have fitted, you may need to go to your local dealership to obtain the code.

The only one that can be successfully decoded outside of a dealership is the Becker unit. I have the software to do this as I specialise in radio work. To obtain the code for this unit, you will need to supply the radios serial number and the model number which begins with BE for Becker units eg, BE 6031

To find the radios serial number you need to remove the radio from the dash and you will find it printed on a label or stamped into the case of the radio.

If you have a Becker unit please supply the details i.e serial and model number and I am happy to provide the code to you.

If your unit is any other make you will need to approach Mercedes directly as Becker is the only radio that can be decoded outside of the Mercedes network.

Thanks for using FixYa and please let me know the detals.

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Does the car have a dimmer switch to dim the lights on the dash?
if so locate this pop it out and check the wiring to the rear of it, also you can bridge the two connetctions with a wire to see if this is the cause, often the dimmer switch fails inside and the metal contact comes loose causing the flicker.

Alternatively there may be a loose wire to the fuse box or main lights for the dash.

Hope this helps
Regards

Dan

Trouble code P1519 - Adjustable Camshaft Timing Solenoid

Some European cars have the battery under the rear seats. Others have it under the trunk.

esp= electronic stablity program... is something wrong with your suspension?

Hello! I suspect that the Mass Air Flow sensor is defective...It sits in between the air intake box and the throttle body intake...See picture below...It cost $270...It can be cleaned and this may clear the fault...Radio Shack sells a product called DeOxit a no touch electronic parts cleaner ($15)...Carefully remove the sensor...It has a delicate film inside and this is what you spray with DeOxit...After cleaning install and test the vehicle...This sensor is part of the control of fuel/air mixture and timing...It measures the air temperature...If defective it lies to the computer which causes the temperature fault you describe...Guru..............saailer

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if its the small amber light on the side of the front bumper. you can use a small screwdriver to pop out the lens or reach from underneath and push it out. once the lens is out just turn the socket to expose the bulb. sometimes the socket gets burnt or melted. there is a kit that Mercedes sells if needed.

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These radio codes are not presented in radio for safety purpose and only your Mercedes Benz dealer can tell you these codes on producing the proof of ownership. These codes are generated based on your VIN number. This is the only way you can get those radio codes and not found in any websites.After using the codes if it says "ERR" do not try anything else further. Remove the radio and take it to the dealer or you can write down the letters and numbers from the top of the radio and the dealer will get you the radio code with the help of those numbers.


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Go to the dealer and they might help you break the code for free. ask them if they are going to charge money though! because they are such a rip off.

Your dash was taken apart to replace the coil. It is possible a connector was loosened during the job. If you can get to any of the parts that are intermittent, maybe you can trace their wires and see if there are any loose connectors along the way.

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Try checking the fuses and make sure you have good ground connections. If you have to replace the instrument cluster it can get a little expensive so you need to make sure that you check the fuses and wiring first.

Some parts suppliers can offer 'reconditioned' units and the price will be cheaper or a refund will be given when you hand over your old steering rack. The price should be in the range $320 to $400 including the refund.

You don't need to go to a Merc dealer, take out the panel and have a close look at the window mechanism, it might have just pop out from the rail, if not you can get a mechanism in a motor parts shop (non genuine) with a 12 months warranty, and fit it by yourself or with some help.

First if it is electric fan or Viscous Fan. If the electric, check if fuses are ok, connections fine, and if the motor works. If it is the Viscous Fan, there is not much you can do unless you want it to work permanently. Normally the fan will be moving slowly once the engine starts, than when the inner thermostat gets its temperature it kicks in a fan clutch and than the rotor starts spinning as fast as the engine, it is less effective than electric fans as it will only give you the rpm speed of the engine from 1000rpm to 5000rpm where the electric motors give up to 8000rpm.On the Viscous Fan check if it kicks in if not replace it or get someone who knows what he is doing to permanently lock it so it will turn even when engine is cold. Not recommended in normal climate.

You could have a hose leak or the plastic tank for the radiator has a crack in it. Take it to the Radiator Shop and have them do a pressure test, they should fbe able to find the leak with ease.

Press the O button to shut it off or any other button. Usually when the E/C sticks on its an A/C charge or sensor issue so check that also.

It's under the back seat.