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Old Apr 4, 2023 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Elvisfan0108
You want to find a new shop if it charged $500 for 10 minutes work. Even a dealer wouldn’t charge that.
Ya ew, that is worse than a stealership.
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Old Apr 4, 2023 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Holmes5518
Check fuse 331 in passenger side a-pillar fuse box. It's a 5a fuse.
Ya, this was probably it, oh well sorry for OP to spend the money like that but glad it is fixed now.
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 11:54 AM
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I wonder what module he fixed?
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Cosworth2000
I wonder what module he fixed?
Curious too but aiming on a blown fuse.
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Old Jun 8, 2023 | 05:31 PM
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Check fuse 331 in passenger side a-pillar fuse box. It's a 5a fuse.
Do you have a picture of the exact one? I have a c450 amg and have been having issues with the buttons not working on my center console..my touchpad works but all the buttons on the side don’t work or light up anymore, I was going through online to see the diagram for the fuse box but it doesn’t show a 331 location, hoping to try this method and have it working soon ):


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Old Jun 27, 2023 | 02:06 PM
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Any update on Fuse 331 or was that an error?
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Old Jun 28, 2023 | 12:42 PM
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Fuse 331 is in the middle multi fuse. MF2
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Old Jun 28, 2023 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisZissou
Do you have a picture of the exact one? I have a c450 amg and have been having issues with the buttons not working on my center console..my touchpad works but all the buttons on the side don’t work or light up anymore, I was going through online to see the diagram for the fuse box but it doesn’t show a 331 location, hoping to try this method and have it working soon ):
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Fuse 331 is in the middle multi fuse. MF2
Thank you, that is helpful for those who have this issue.
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Old Jul 6, 2023 | 12:11 AM
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Gave up and took it to a shop and $500 later they fixed the issue and this was all within 10 minutes, it looks like it was a blown fuse as the tech did not even take apart the centre console apart. He told me he repaired the modules but I am pretty sure if it was done within 10mins that it was just a blown fuse. Thanks ya'll for the help though
I just got the same issue today, weird. Which fuse was it? I have no 331 fuse.

EDIT: never mind MF2

Must stand for Mother Fxxxxxr 2

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Old Jul 7, 2023 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by benzdude
I just got the same issue today, weird. Which fuse was it? I have no 331 fuse.

EDIT: never mind MF2

Must stand for Mother Fxxxxxr 2
I wonder why these fuses blow, any insight on the cause?
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Old Jul 7, 2023 | 12:43 PM
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I wonder why these fuses blow, any insight on the cause?
You would have to Google how fuses work, to answer that question.

I've never had one fuse blow since i've owned my CPO.

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I performed more analysis of my issue and no fuses are burnt. I tapped hard on the side of my center console and power was restored to the display, cd and controller. It went out again when i accelerated hard while driving. Something is loose.

Looks like i stretched some wires or loosened a connector last time i installed my ambient passenger side trim. I should've disconnected everything like a good boy, but i was lazy.

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Old Jul 7, 2023 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by benzdude
You would have to Google how fuses work, to answer that question.

I've never had one fuse blow since i've owned my CPO.

Update

I performed more analysis of my issue and no fuses are burnt. I tapped hard on the side of my center console and power was restored to the display, cd and controller. It went out again when i accelerated hard while driving. Something is loose.

Looks like i stretched some wires or loosened a connector last time i installed my ambient passenger side trim. I should've disconnected everything like a good boy, but i was lazy.

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Sorry about that, I know how fuses work I meant why these fuses are blowing as in why is there an underlying problem with this system for both of you.

Well, at least you confirmed your fuses didn't blow.

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Old Jul 8, 2023 | 12:24 AM
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Sorry about that, I know how fuses work I meant why these fuses are blowing as in why is there an underlying problem with this system for both of you.

Well, at least you confirmed your fuses didn't blow.
Sorry, my poor attempt at a joke.
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Old Jul 8, 2023 | 09:02 PM
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I took the aftermarket screen off and the large power connector was loose. One pin had burn marks on it. (shorts?)
After bending and flexing the wires everything works again. Hopefully it remains that way. So relieved.
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Old Jul 9, 2023 | 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by benzdude
One pin had burn marks on it. (shorts?)
Probably was arcing a little to complete the connection.
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Old Jul 9, 2023 | 09:05 AM
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Sorry, my poor attempt at a joke.
Sorry it was me that didn't understand it was clearly a joke, not your fault.
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Old Jul 9, 2023 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by benzdude
I took the aftermarket screen off and the large power connector was loose. One pin had burn marks on it. (shorts?)
After bending and flexing the wires everything works again. Hopefully it remains that way. So relieved.
Glad it was a simple issue that can be fixed. Was the short caused by some specific factor?
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Old Jul 9, 2023 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
Glad it was a simple issue that can be fixed. Was the short caused by some specific factor?
The problem started after i installed the passenger side ambient trim.

I didn't disconnect the screen (as i should've done) and left it hanging by the connectors (bad move).

Probably put too much strain on the connectors and wires and loosened things.
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Old Jul 10, 2023 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by benzdude
The problem started after i installed the passenger side ambient trim.

I didn't disconnect the screen (as i should've done) and left it hanging by the connectors (bad move).

Probably put too much strain on the connectors and wires and loosened things.
I see, glad it was a simple fix either way.
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Old Jul 10, 2023 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
I see, glad it was a simple fix either way.
The test was to remove the aftermarket harness from the chain and plug the oem harness back into the command. I was so happy when the cd controls and touchpad controller lit up! Thought i needed a new controller.

It's weird that if the aftermarket sceen has no power both cd controls and controller are affected like that.

One thing i did notice was i have a blinking red light on the cd controls. (Near the air bag icons) Is that for the alarm? I've never seen it blink before, even after locking the car.

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Old Jul 10, 2023 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by benzdude
The test was to remove the aftermarket harness from the chain and plug the oem harness back into the command. I was so happy when the cd controls and touchpad controller lit up! Thought i needed a new controller.

It's weird that if the aftermarket sceen has no power both cd controls and controller are affected like that.

One thing i did notice was i have a blinking red light on the cd controls. (Near the air bag icons) Is that for the alarm? I've never seen it blink before, even after locking the car.
Yes it is. Weird that you don't see it but it is actually pretty hard to notice, the light is very dim and from an angle you can't really see it, the light is in a different position as well depending if you have piano gloss or the wood tirm with the clock.
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Yes it is. Weird that you don't see it but it is actually pretty hard to notice, the light is very dim and from an angle you can't really see it, the light is in a different position as well depending if you have piano gloss or the wood tirm with the clock.
Hahaha! I just went to the garage. Pitch black. Its blinking. Never noticed before. Lol 🤣


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Originally Posted by benzdude
Hahaha! I just went to the garage. Pitch black. Its blinking. Never noticed before. Lol 🤣

Yup I mean isn't a security LED is there to deter thieves, what is good if you can't see it
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Yup I mean isn't a security LED is there to deter thieves, what is good if you can't see it
Well , i guess I never hang out often near my car in the dark, after i lock it.
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Originally Posted by benzdude
Well , i guess I never hang out often near my car in the dark, after i lock it.
Makes sense but then again, that LED honestly come to think of it is way too dim.
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