Welwynnick

What was his problem with it?
Was he fed up with having to throw money at it?

Nick

Welwynnick

That's just a sticker.
The unit its stuck to is the power supply / controller / inverter for the two ignition coils.
Its one of the things that fail sometimes, and are difficult to troubleshoot (part of the reason people pedal horror stories about maintenance costs). Anyway, there are better ways now.
If you're serious about looking after your S, consider getting an MB STAR diagnostics system. At least get an ODB2 code reader.

Nick

DrDoe

I think so. That's just my speculation. Very nice guy as he gave me a good deal.

DrDoe

I had hard time with removing the oil filter and I have to cut it open. Looked like the wrong filter was used and in effect no filter. How much trouble I'm in?

Jack_88

Well, in theory it was still filtering, just not as well since a lot of the flow(but not all of it) was going around it. I'd swap it out and forget about it. Did the oil coming out look normal for the mileage?

DrDoe

Very black. Here are more pictures of the filter. A gap of about 1in at the end in the first picture. That's the height differences between the V8 and V12. Do you think it's Ok? I didn't thought of it before but unless we do the works ourselves, these things going to happen and it's going to be unknown to lots of folk.

DrDoe

My dumb *** tried opened that box up and discovered there is no filter inside. LOL

Jack_88

Eck. Well, I suppose you can change it early next time, and check to see how it looks then. I haven't got the slightest idea of anything else practical you could do.

DrDoe

I got a OBDII last week and it paid for. I was planning to bring in the S430 for SRS error and didn't have to. The STAR is next as the price is like 2 B services. With recent service issues and two S, I really don't have a choice.

DrDoe

Thank you for pointing me to the reed valve. Attached are pictures of after and before. Thanks again.

ibeforreal

Can't see the pictures.

DrDoe

Strange. Here they are

tusabes

Looks like a butthole lol

ibeforreal

Tusabes, that was a butt hole that was about to cause a lot of pain. DrDoe, glad you didn't experience one of those serious downpours.

DrDoe

It would be a butthole if it destroy my SAM

DrDoe

My list of issues is getting shorter. Replaced gas filter, carbon filters, cabin filters, oil filter. Washed and conditioned engine air filters.
1. Oily dirty engine needs a wash: successfully washed with these steps: disconnected battery, wait for engine to be cold, cover all open ports with foil, spray engine degreaser, blast the dirt with high pressure hose, use garden blower to dry off, use compressed air to blow off water from hard reached area, sun bathe for 1 day at 90deg, use bright flash light to check for dryness, reconnect the battery. (Disclaimer: do it at your own risk)
2. Power lift trunk won't open. Parts ordered a week ago from FCP but haven't arrived.
3. AC blows hot air for rear passenger area if not in LO setting. Still haven't able to locate the sensor.
4. Soft close doesn't work for front passenger door. Vacuum noise after reconnect the battery. Look like the fail is at the door.
5. Check engine light on. Went away after the oil and filter change.
6. Intermittent SRS errors. Went away with CRC electronic cleaner.
7. Too much wears on the fabric of driver side pillar. Trying to locate part number to order a new one.
8. Broken rear driver curtain guide. Fixed with cut screws DIY.
9. Homelink programming. Got it to work after a week of trying. The trick is to place the transmitter between the windshield and the mirror.

FCPEuro

The last package arrives tomorrow which is a smidge longer than it should have taken to arrive. I'll refund you for the shipping, I'm sorry to keep you waiting.

--Kyle

DrDoe

Kyle, don't worry about the shipping refund. It isn't your fault. I emailed kyle@fcpeuro.com for some parts and the server rejected the email. Will list the parts here and it will be great if you can help me out.

DrDoe

Kyle,
Can you help with the following parts for a S600 2005? VIN# is WDBNG76J55A455534

1. Black suede pillar on the driver side. It should go on #3
2. Black passenger rear seat cover. Is it #2 or goes on top of #2?
3. Screen mesh for #1 and #2
4. Hose lines? In the engine picture. The black outer shelf are gone and exposed yellow hose. I think they are air hose. Will need hose, clamps and clamp tool.
5. Windshield washer lid. A 124 869 00 72. AZ got this part but I rather go with one order.
Thanks

FCPEuro

Should be in the office in a little. I'll definitely help you out. I'm not sure what happened with the email...maybe I got fired

FCPEuro

1. Black Suede pillar on drivers side 22069031409C08
2. Cover for Seat Bottom, passenger side 22092030619C05
3. Not Certain if you are referring to the air filters in the airboxes
4. Work in progress
5. New number is 2218690072

Admittedly, the majority of these items are not in stock or on the website however they can be added. In reference to number 3 I need some feedback from you and number 4 I should have for you in the afternoon.

---Kyle

DrDoe

Thank you for the help. This screen mesh goes between 1/4 and 2/5

DrDoe

Kyle,
I tried to send a quick email to you with couple lines and it didn't go thru again with the following errors

Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently:

kyle@fcpeuro.com

Technical details of permanent failure:
Google tried to deliver your message, but it was rejected by the server for the recipient domain fcpeuro.com by aspmx2.googlemail.com. [2607:f8b0:4001:c0b::1a].

I received email from service@fcpeuro.com with no issue. Please email me the quotes for those items.

ibeforreal

DRDoe, number 5 in your list is probably the door lock ACTUATOR. That is usually the first one to go.

Sign up on this website and you will be able to find any part on your car. The service is free for USA residents. They will ask you for a credit card but you will not be charged.
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DrDoe

Signed up. Thank you. Great site!