I was actually inclined towards independent mechanics, but don't know any specializing on German cars in this city. I went there again this morning, but all they do is keep sending me in loops and don't say anything clearly, let alone fix the issue!! I am getting the car back from them tomorrow and thinking of driving it to a dealership.Īny suggestions on that matter? do dealerships usually have good mechanics? It's been at the mechanic's for over a week. If it is damaged, how can it be determined which part should be repaired or replaced? I shall check the power packs if they are dry, I think they are because the car/engine hasn't been washed very recently. What happens if the ECU is fried/damaged? Is it the electrical control unit? The second time I wasn't there, so dont know if the mechanic followed it properly. We actually read the manual and jump started using Mercedes recommended method the first time. I used to hand wash my engine and many times I forgot about (psst-check the power packs on top, to make sure it is not wet. Do the simple things.Īnd I would get the car over to an Independent, LOCALLY TRUSTED German Mechanic. Pulling the Battery probably wiped out all the valuable data )įor now, do a visual inspection, see if something is loose or broken.Ĭheck All your fuses, wires, connectors. ( Note-I doubt you will get any codes at this point. Has anyone attempted to pull Codes from the car? Putting that aside, immediately replace your Key FOB Battery. If you happen to jump start a car wrong ( not what MB recommends ) you can fry the electronic system. Today's car are loaded with electronics, gauges, solenoids, ECU's, digital displays, fuses etc. There is a correct way to jump start a car and there is the typical way of jump starting a car and causing more damage than first started. Any help, advice or comments will be appreciated. Is it possible for the garage to introduce electrical problems while installing a new battery and alternator? There is even a new error flashing that says "Display defective" or sth of that sort. Now when we went to pick up the car the supervisor pointed out that when they replaced the new battery, the parking lights and also the brake lights are always ON! Also, now even the trunk won't open using the electronic key, the door locks aren't working and the plastic part near the power steering (the part where the indicator wand is) seems loose. So, we had the car towed to the garage and they replaced the existing Valeo alternator with a remanufactured one and the battery with a Bosch battery. We asked a nearby mechanic, and he said it was the alternator or the battery. There was no power at all, so the electronic key couldn't be used to lock the car. The engine would stop completely just the moment jumper cables are taken off. We tried to jump start it, and it would start at first but the next day even jump starting didn't work. Everything was totally fine, then a couple of weeks later the engine won't start. I literally just bought it less than a month ago. I have a 2003 Mercedes C230 Kompressor sedan. I know there are plenty of threads here but I read almost all and did not help me
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