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1998 E230 Power Windows inoperative

My benz's Power Windows are inoperative as is the boot release switch. Acually the entire console is inop including the Power mirrors. The dealer said I need to drive my Benz more to charge the batteries to a certain level to be able to operate the Power Stuff. But even driving for 2hrs. doesn't fix the prob. Please Help...................................

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Sounds like the fuse is bad or corroded, or the conveinence relay is gone bad. Check the fuse first if thats not it get back to me at [email protected].

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