neoprufrok

Went to wash the ride. Parked the car in the middle of the driveway to wipe it down some more. Tried to move it so got in, press the start stop button. Nothing. Took the cover off tried to manually start with key in ignition. Nothing. No dash lights even.

Thought it was key batteries so I changed those. Nothing.

Called MBUSA roadside assistance. They sent a tech from a local dealer (on a Sunday no less - way to go MB) and he charged the battery with a jumper. Nothing

Now I'm waiting on a tow. I suspect its an ignition barrel not recognizing any of the keys. I wish german cars didn't have these stupid small issues. Its a good thing I didn't need to go to the OR or am on call.

TheNewPele

Ahhh the infamous german gremlins running amuck in another car I see.


Hope it ends it being a quick fix!

callmiro

As soon as they drop it at the dealership it will probably start

neoprufrok

Is it weird that I'm sad? Also strangely beautiful.

AMGC43C55

it is going to be your steering lock.

roadtalontsi

charliekay

You have one of the most beautiful cars i have ever seen. Beautiful modified.

neoprufrok

Thanks... only mod is the HRE wheels.

charliekay

Might have been the angle of the photo but the back looked lowered.

ghiaguy

Not weird at all - I hate seeing my cars on flatbeds. It does look like a slice of hot sex tho

CarHopper

Cars always look great on a flatbed. My old suby did at least haha

neoprufrok

Yeah... was the angle. I thought it was a new angle. Don't usually see it at that angle.

mmike

if you dont mind me asking, what kind of physician are you?

neoprufrok

Of course not. I'm a cardiac surgeon.

olszowa12

It's the steering column lock for sure.
Good luck in resuscitating that beautiful Black Series

ilumunus

Good luck... Hope it's a cheap fix.

Guilty

It's more of a free fix

ilumunus

even better!

USCGTO

I had something similar happen last month. Cra was towed to the dealer. And then it started every single day n night for the next 4 days as the dealer involved MBUSA and then MB Germany to seek a solution.

Here's the solution :











Apparently the static generated by the key-fob and my trousers (lol) disabled the kyfob. So MB Germany updated some sort of software and put this sleeve on and gave me back the car.

Not really.

neoprufrok

I hope that's the case. I'll mention it to the dealer. They said they could start it this morning, but then the engine cut out after 15 seconds. Weird.

jvanbrecht

If a little bit of static messed with the key, then there are some serious design quality issues going on, as static mitigation has been built into most electronics for the last.. I don't know.. 20 ro 30 years :P

Fung63

the sight of the car on the flatbed is quite beautiful. same as when I see our cars in the shop being worked on

CoolBDPhenom03

Seriously...

neoprufrok

Yeah sucks I just washed it before it shut down, so now its going to sit at the dealer to gather dust and smell inside.

CoolBDPhenom03

My dealer offers a hand wash after any visit. Yours should especially do the same. If it is the steering lock, that'll be a pricey warranty claim.