2014 c300 front sam got wet (sunroof left open)
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2014 c300 front sam got wet (sunroof left open)
Like an idiot, I left my sunroof open overnight during a rainstorm.. After a few days of letting it dry out, I started it up today and the instrument cluster was not working along with the steering wheel controls. I also noticed the clock was not working on my navi system (navi works). Cruise also doesn't work.. Everything else seems to be working fine.. After some research, it sounds like the front SAM has gotten wet.. My question is, is it completely ruined or will it work if it is dried out?
Can you point me in the right direction for replacing it (if it is shot)?
What else should I check or do?
Thanks.
Can you point me in the right direction for replacing it (if it is shot)?
What else should I check or do?
Thanks.
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I can't remember but the front SAM is either behind the passenger glovebox or (same side,) within the hood by the cabin filter area.
I could be wrong with that.
That being said, I think it's more likely that some control modules got wet. My cousin in Europe had the same problem after getting his car detailed. Under the driver's side carpet, near the door, next to the side step, are a bunch of modules that connect the SAM to various electrical parts. I would think those got wet and are causing these problems.
I could be wrong with that.
That being said, I think it's more likely that some control modules got wet. My cousin in Europe had the same problem after getting his car detailed. Under the driver's side carpet, near the door, next to the side step, are a bunch of modules that connect the SAM to various electrical parts. I would think those got wet and are causing these problems.
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I can't remember but the front SAM is either behind the passenger glovebox or (same side,) within the hood by the cabin filter area.
I could be wrong with that.
That being said, I think it's more likely that some control modules got wet. My cousin in Europe had the same problem after getting his car detailed. Under the driver's side carpet, near the door, next to the side step, are a bunch of modules that connect the SAM to various electrical parts. I would think those got wet and are causing these problems.
I could be wrong with that.
That being said, I think it's more likely that some control modules got wet. My cousin in Europe had the same problem after getting his car detailed. Under the driver's side carpet, near the door, next to the side step, are a bunch of modules that connect the SAM to various electrical parts. I would think those got wet and are causing these problems.
Any other advice would be greatly appreciated!
Last edited by MNMint; Aug 28, 2019 at 07:27 PM.
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After taking the seats out, leaving the doors open and running an air mover for about 16 hours, the instrument cluster came back on everything seems to be working. I just set up a dehumidifier, so we'll see how much moisture is still left in there.. I don't smell any mold or see any type of damage to the seats...
I'm actually pretty impressed.. I've done a lot of things that you shouldn't do to a car like this, but it keeps going like a little German tank.
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Im unsure if the auto closing sunroof is a separate option code.
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i'm having the same electrical issues with my 2010 Mercedes Benz c300. It starts and runs but the dash is flickering, the key fob doesnt unlock or lock the doors, windows wont roll down, radio, air/heat doesn't turn on, the turn signal lights dont turn. Any Suggestions?
