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2004 G500 water issue troubleshooting

Old May 4, 2022 | 07:47 AM
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2004 G500 water issue troubleshooting

I have a 2004 G500 with around 110k miles and am started to have what I believe to be a CAN bus error. It happens only after a hard rain. Whenever I start the car everything is fine then I turn on my headlights and get multiple errors. Instrument cluster visit workshop, high beams flashing, SRS, Brake. My steering wheel buttons stop working as well as windows and a/c. I’ve scanned and gotten. BAS release switch, Steering sensor angle, Fuel tank level, and sometimes more. Has anyone had a similar issue or any troubleshooting suggestions? Obviously water is getting to some wiring but I have removed carpet and seen no sign of water. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old May 4, 2022 | 11:09 AM
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I had a similar issue. See my post here: https://mbworld.org/forums/g-class-w...ated-rain.html

we were unable to find evidence of water intrusion, including at common locations such as wiper pivots.

ultimately, we discovered that the issue was my instrument cluster due to a power transformer malfunction. I sent my cluster off to be rebuilt and the problem was fixed.

good luck
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Old May 4, 2022 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by memdawg
I had a similar issue. See my post here: https://mbworld.org/forums/g-class-w...ated-rain.html

we were unable to find evidence of water intrusion, including at common locations such as wiper pivots.

ultimately, we discovered that the issue was my instrument cluster due to a power transformer malfunction. I sent my cluster off to be rebuilt and the problem was fixed.

good luck
thanks. How did you check for a leak under the wipers? And where did you get the intrment cluster rebuilt?
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