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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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ML 350-Black=Sold. New 08 C300 4Matic, Black/Black, P1, Ipod, Auto7speed, 10/10 hit 100,000 miles
Intermittent electrical problems

ESP, turn signals and cruise control malfunction occasionally but I can't figure out why. Anyone have an idea?
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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How does it malfunction? If the lights dont light up sometime then we're having the same problem
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:09 AM
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the esp alert triangle goes on, the turn signals do not work and the cruise control becomes innoperable. Not always at the same time, very sporatic.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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Well for my case the esp doesn't even goes on. Brought it in to the dealer and couldn't find anything wrong with it..
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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The turn signal one makes no sense to me.

For the other two - a wheel speed sensor is going bad, dis-engaging the cruise or making the ESP think a wheel is slipping. That would be my guess.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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The turn signal one makes no sense to me.

For the other two - a wheel speed sensor is going bad, dis-engaging the cruise or making the ESP think a wheel is slipping. That would be my guess.
I think it has something to do with the wiring. They ran the diagnostics but couldn't find anything wrong with the sensors.
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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Well, that's the nature of an intermittent problem - when they go to test for it, it might not be there. A standing problem is always easier to diagnose.
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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Drove the car all day today with several restarts and it never malfunctioned....
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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I guess the only solution at the moment is to keep restarting the car..
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Had an A service today and they checked out the intermittant problem and they told me it is the Steering wheel electrical module. $350.00 for the part plus labor. I decided to wait as it is now working fine. He told me if it happens again to restart and drive slow and turn from side to side to let it find it's middle again.
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Originally Posted by ShoremNJ
Had an A service today and they checked out the intermittant problem and they told me it is the Steering wheel electrical module. $350.00 for the part plus labor. I decided to wait as it is now working fine. He told me if it happens again to restart and drive slow and turn from side to side to let it find it's middle again.
But isn't the car still under warranty ??? Good luck !!
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But isn't the car still under warranty ??? Good luck !!
+2 ....what is this guy talking about, "waiting"??
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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ML 350-Black=Sold. New 08 C300 4Matic, Black/Black, P1, Ipod, Auto7speed, 10/10 hit 100,000 miles
I have 66,000 miles and warranty is up!
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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I have 66,000 miles and warranty is up!
Ahhhh hellooooo that makes a lot more sense but wow 66,000 miles is a lot of driving !! But hey you're paying for the car sooo why not use it right .... there are times when i'm simply looking for a reason to drive my car after 2 plus years i still enjoy the ride so so much yay !!
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