I had the same warning and by magic it went away.
2003 E500 1 malfunction
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2000 E320 2009 E550
2003 E500 1 malfunction
2003 E500 Tele Aid upgraded from analog to digital last year.
Receive 1 malfunction message "display malfunction visit repair shops." The dealer has not been able to find the source or repair the malfunction. This has been going on for the last couple of years. The message just reappeared after a long period of time. Sometimes when I take the key out a message will display 1 malfunction but the memory is erased when I turn the keep on again. If the sunroof is open the message does not display. While driving this evening I was checking the display and there was 1 malfunction scrolled to "display malfunction visit repair shops." I periodically check the display screen this is the first time in a long time the message has appeared again. I do not have a phone.
Receive 1 malfunction message "display malfunction visit repair shops." The dealer has not been able to find the source or repair the malfunction. This has been going on for the last couple of years. The message just reappeared after a long period of time. Sometimes when I take the key out a message will display 1 malfunction but the memory is erased when I turn the keep on again. If the sunroof is open the message does not display. While driving this evening I was checking the display and there was 1 malfunction scrolled to "display malfunction visit repair shops." I periodically check the display screen this is the first time in a long time the message has appeared again. I do not have a phone.
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E320 2003
wow i never posted anything on forums before, i feel like im makin a difference.
Back to the question. That used to happen to my 2003 E all the time. Recently it hasn't been showing up (no idea why) but it used to just pops just form time to time. I don't think you should bother about fixing it cause it never really casues any problem with the car except when u turn off the car it makes that beep sound
Back to the question. That used to happen to my 2003 E all the time. Recently it hasn't been showing up (no idea why) but it used to just pops just form time to time. I don't think you should bother about fixing it cause it never really casues any problem with the car except when u turn off the car it makes that beep sound
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2000 E320 2009 E550
One Malfunction 2003 E Class
wow i never posted anything on forums before, i feel like im makin a difference.
Back to the question. That used to happen to my 2003 E all the time. Recently it hasn't been showing up (no idea why) but it used to just pops just form time to time. I don't think you should bother about fixing it cause it never really casues any problem with the car except when u turn off the car it makes that beep sound
Back to the question. That used to happen to my 2003 E all the time. Recently it hasn't been showing up (no idea why) but it used to just pops just form time to time. I don't think you should bother about fixing it cause it never really casues any problem with the car except when u turn off the car it makes that beep sound
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2000 E320 2009 E550
Do you receive the same message "display malfunction visit repair shops?" I was driving last night on the freeway and I heard a couple very low poping sounds. I checked the display for malfunction and I got the display message. This is the first time in about a year that I have been able to get the hold message. Sometimes when I turn the car off the one malfunction beeps in. I have not been able to get a message. This happens once or twice a week.
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2004 MB E-500 & 2000 Honda Accord Coupe
Hmmmm ocassionaly I get 1 Malfunction message whenever I put the key in, But as soon as I turn the key, message disappear. I dont even have a chance to scroll up to see what the message is.
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'71 Pinto
2003 E500 Tele Aid upgraded from analog to digital last year.
Receive 1 malfunction message "display malfunction visit repair shops." The dealer has not been able to find the source or repair the malfunction. This has been going on for the last couple of years. The message just reappeared after a long period of time. Sometimes when I take the key out a message will display 1 malfunction but the memory is erased when I turn the keep on again. If the sunroof is open the message does not display. While driving this evening I was checking the display and there was 1 malfunction scrolled to "display malfunction visit repair shops." I periodically check the display screen this is the first time in a long time the message has appeared again. I do not have a phone.
Receive 1 malfunction message "display malfunction visit repair shops." The dealer has not been able to find the source or repair the malfunction. This has been going on for the last couple of years. The message just reappeared after a long period of time. Sometimes when I take the key out a message will display 1 malfunction but the memory is erased when I turn the keep on again. If the sunroof is open the message does not display. While driving this evening I was checking the display and there was 1 malfunction scrolled to "display malfunction visit repair shops." I periodically check the display screen this is the first time in a long time the message has appeared again. I do not have a phone.
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From: Los Angeles, CA
2000 E320 2009 E550
1 Malfunction E500
In your particular case, it may be that the instrument cluster software is not compatible in having upgraded to digital. The installation bulletin notes version coding the Electronic Ignition System (EIS) and Central Gateway (ZGW), and the Instrument Cluster (IC) must be HW 40/02, SW32/02 (part A2115408411) or newer. If in fact this is the problem, I would suggest you request a no cost IC replacement due to dealer error. If you want a copy of the bulletin to support your request PM your email address. Include your VIN and I will forward a MB datacard with production date, option and paint codes, etc.
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From: Grand Prairie Texas
'24 GLE53 AMG Coupe
I had that same problem. Here's the fix..
1. Place a piece of scotch tape over the second 'e' (in Mercedes) on the intake cover (the on top of the engine).
2. Place $0.11 in the rear, passenger-side ashtray (in the door).
Note: The $0.11 must be two nickels and a penny, no dimes!!!!!
3. Snap your fingers twice before starting the car.......
This corrects the code.......
1. Place a piece of scotch tape over the second 'e' (in Mercedes) on the intake cover (the on top of the engine).
2. Place $0.11 in the rear, passenger-side ashtray (in the door).
Note: The $0.11 must be two nickels and a penny, no dimes!!!!!
3. Snap your fingers twice before starting the car.......
This corrects the code.......
