1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Page 5 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

if it restarts say in 30 minutes after engine stopping its a fuse problem -fuse heats up during use looses conductivity!! had same problem cleaned fuses --prob fixed!! all this after $760 tune up failed to find problem

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.

,petrol pump,filter,could be also the crank shaft sensor.

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.

Go to a dealership they will verify ownership and look up code.

If your talking about Shift solenoids in the valve body.
You remove the valve body from the transmission first then remove the solenoids. Remember its wise to clean the valve body out according to the manufactures recommended procedure. Use the shop manual it will help you wth this repair.

pull radiator to get access to fans.

pull handle inside car then pull seconday release at the grill and that should do it.

If you don't have a steering wheel puller you first need to go buy one. Then go to the library. They have the books or mitchell online for free.

The most important procedure when removing an air bag steering wheel, if applicable, is to disconnect the battery for 30 minutes to discharge the Airbag module or else the bag could deploy while working on it.

if it is yellow it could be the aircon compressor, if it is really red to pink, power steering or automatic transmission leak

Over the internet you can get an ignition switch for your vehicle from $23 to $50.00 depending on where you buy from. If you go to the dealer add three times that much onto the price.

Common slave cylinder available for around $40 at Repco, will do the job. You will also need some brake fluid for bleeding it when replaced. Avoid getting fluid on your skin.

Warm the car engine.Change through all the gears and finish in N.Check the transmission oil level.If it needs trans oil,add the oil into the tube that the trans fluid dipstick is located.The gears wont work if the trans oil level is low.Probably a good idea to find the oil leak.I hope this helps

put everything back together that fell apart now open the hood and remove the red battery cable for about 20 minutes. Now reconnect the battery making sure its on solid now go stick the key in the ignition, turn it to the on position (dont start it) and let it set on like that for about 2 minutes. now turn it back off. Are any security warning lites on or blinking? if not give it a try now..i hope this worked. if the car will not start, you may have to take it to the dealer to get the theft deterent module reset. Can i get some good feedback if this worked? thanks.

they way i always do it is remove the radio get the seiral # off the radio then call the dealer and with the serial # they can give you the code,the only way to get code with vin# is if they have the code on file from repairs done in the past,

need to remove he radio for the chassis number ,or easier to go to dealer who will extract it from the central computer archives

Sounds like your linkage bound.

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For the 4.2L
Firing Order:
1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2

Cylinders:
(back of engine)
4-----------8
3-----------7
2-----------6
1-----------5
(front of engine)

soft plug or water jacket broken