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I have a 1993 Mercedes 300 SE and after I got the radio unlock code from mercedes the radio worked all day just fine. I started the car the next day and the radio had a E 3 message on the display when I turned on the radio and the radio did not work. The radio then turned itself off in about 3-4 seconds. I tried the power button two or three more times and the same thing happened, in that the radio shut itself off in a few seconds. I had the radio on when I turned the car off that previous day. How do I get the radio to work again. Thank you Steve 818 554 9310

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I dont remember if that year had a theft lock system or not, but I am looking into it. disconnect the negative battery cable for ten minutes and that should get you back to where you can enter the unlock code again and use the radio.

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If it were me I'd dump the stock radio and put one in I like. but maybe this will help you some.

"E2"or "E3" (Without CD Changer)

1 Input Power to the RECEIVER UNIT (Trunk mounted) is missing, Check with volt meter to test for 12 volts
2 Fuse of the RECEIVER UNIT (Trunk mounted) is open, Replace it with 7.5 amp fuse.
3 The BUS CABLE (gray colored) that connects to HEAD UNIT(dash mounted) to the RECEIVER UNIT(trunk mounted) is not connected or is defective.
4 RECEIVER UNIT(trunk mounted) is defective.

"E2 or "E3" (With CD Changer)

1 Input power to RECEIVER UNIT (Trunk mounted) is missing, Use a voltmeter to test for 12 volts
2 Check the RECEIVER UNIT for an open fuse and replace with 7.5 amp
3 Input power to the CD CHANGER (Trunk mounted) is missing, check with volt meter to test 12 volts
4 BUS CABLE (gray colored) is defective or disconnected,
5 CD CHANGER is defective, Disconnect the CD CHANGER from the HEAD UNIT, if the E2 code disappears, Replace the CD CHANGER,
6 RECEIVER UNIT (Trunk mounted) is defective.

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    steven heath Nov 01, 2013

    Thank you, that solved the problem, I really appreciate your help!

  • steven heath
    steven heath Nov 01, 2013

    Thank you, that solved the problem, I really appreciate your help!

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SOURCE: 1993 mercedes sl300 convertable

Hi,
The early 300 SL suffered from dodgy HT leads and spark plugs if not regularly maintained, the problem with Mercedes Benz though is that the cars have so many features that it is almost impossible to diagnose without seeing the car. Some things to try (in this order) are : - Spark plugs, Ht leads, remove and clean Distributer Cap, replacement of HFM sensor (common fault), if none of these help then faults have been known in throttle valves and fuel pumps/filters

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hello,you have a 300 se with 103 engine (straight 6 cylinder) we have two possible cause of the problem,fuel and ignition side,on workshop they have a fuel gauge to check the fuel pressure (filter,fuel pump,fuel pimp relay) on fuel side,then for ignition spare plug,distributor cap, rotor,switching unit (transistor box for ignition side,ok, when your engine stop,try to hear from the rear,if your fuel pump motor is working,or you can remove your spare plug to determine what is missing fuel or ignition,ty

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hello,good day,seems your starter is not working,if you have a auto. trans. try to back and fort the trans. lever.or try to put in neutral,then try to start,if not, check your solenoid switch (on top of starter motor) if have voltage while you are in starting position,hoping your battery is full charge ,ty

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Check out the crankshaft position sensor

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Barrel fuses used to be made of aluminum and corrode on the copper contacts. Pull fuses and replace. 10-15 dollars now will help get rid of electrical gremlins.

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