Undo the trunk release latch to see if trunk stays shut. if it does then check for stuck release button or short to ground on that circuit.
SOURCE: mercedes/dead battery can't open trunk help
There should be a positive charging post under the hood. Hook up jumper cables to this post for positive and the engine for ground. Then get in the car and pop the trunk with the trunk release button.
SOURCE: Transmission wont shift out of park
Try checking the brake light sending unit. Are your brake lights even working. Many newer vehincles will not shift out of park unless the brake pedal is depressed. However, a faulty sendind unit located on the pedal itself can keep you from moving anywhere. Just check to see if your brake lights are working to know if the sending unit is working.
SOURCE: how to change motor oil my mercedes benz s430
get under car.find oil pan,remove the plug].with something to catch the old oil[ let drain change oil filter.replace with new one.after all oil has drained.put plug back in and fill with oil per your manufactures guidelines
SOURCE: mercedes s430 wont start car wont shift out of park
is check engine light on or visit workshop displayed on cluster while engine is running. If so there is a electrical malfunction-although if the linkage is disconnected from the trans to the throttle the gear recognition switch would send an implausible signal and set a code. this code is not a priority code and may not set the light right away. A lot of times one of the linkage rod retaining clips falls off. Look under the car and you will see a rod that attaches to the shifter box arm and to the transmission neutral safety switch(manual valve) arm. It may actually be resting on the ground. If not look and make sure it is secure. Next there is a slot on the shifter wood where you can put a flat blade screw driver in and release the manual shifter lock. Your owners manual will describe how to do this. Depending on what failed the vehicle may be in what is called limo home mode where the trans does not shift out of second gear and the throttle is not very responsive. It will give you the opportunity to move the car to a safe location possibly even a repair shop. The shifter boxes are are a sealed unit with no replaceable parts. They are slightly expensive and require an s.d.s. machine to replace because they must be programmed and version coded. I hope I have been helpful
SOURCE: 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 serpentine belt diagram
Check the underside of your hood for a belt diagram. If it's not there, call your dealer with your VIN number to get the correct diagram.
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