Need help with my new cl500
 

Hello, I recently picked up a 2000 cl500 with a front end collision. Headlight, hood, gender, bumper, and rad support were affected. Drivers air bag also popped out. I was able to turn the car on with all the lights in the dash but it won't crank at all. When I turn the key to start it I don't hear anything. I've read around but couldn't find anything specific to the w215 that when the car crashes there's a safety switch that gets activated??? If anyone has any info on this please help me out I need to get the car started. Thanks !!!!!

Yes there's a safety in the rear left side trunk I believe

but you likely have other issues
start with the fuse below the pasenger front carpet and apply battery power directly here as in this video
https://youtu.be/Jb_7E-Z5D7g

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Where should I start

Start with the part I showed you , the junction block where the main battery cable attaches under the pasenger floor

your bolt to the main battery cable is rusty which suggest there had been water damage . You need to look at the underside of that junction block where the fuses I pictured are located

I fixed the rust, I didnt know that the junction block can open up or else i would've tried, I'll try it tomorrow when I'm with the car again. Also, when I turn the car on, it says 0 faults or malfunctions on the dash. Could that have anything to do ? and I found another junction box in the trunk but no visible switch. Anything you can tell me about that?