Linda Vigil

My 2005 E500 was just fine until this morning. Got in, turned key fob and lights on console flashed, clock hands turned around a couple times, then nothing. Can not turn steering wheel, gear shifter will not move, fob will not open or close doors or trunk. Car has 94000 miles, has been maintained regularly and other than an issue with the seats not moving (which a mechanic fixed in about 5 minutes) its been a great car. So - is it time to invest a pot load of money in this vehicle? Please give me a place to start before I call a mechanic. Thanks in advance for any help.

tjts1

Check fuses.
https://fuse-box.info/mercedes-benz/...uses-and-relay

scotterikson

Sounds to me like you have a battery on it's way out. Turn key to position 1, push reset button (left side of instrument cluster) 3 times to display battery voltage. Or. just try a jumpstart

Linda Vigil

Thank you for this info - I will be checking fuses right after I print some diagrams. Only one I have now is for the drivers side fuse box.

rapidoxidation

Check your battery connections. Are they clean and tight?