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Hello I have a 2011 MB GL 350 Blue Tec withb109k miles. The issue I'm having I believe is something electrical or system miscommunication. Out of no where the information cluster goes crazy it lights up like a Christmas tree flash all different signals on and off like ABS, ESP, Pre safe operative, Brake lights, Malfunction, SRS light, Check Engine light, Wipers start going off, RPM needle starts jumping up and down,. Then The car will not want to shift into neutral or park or reverse. I just have to turn it off. Then it won't turn on for a while. And then when it does turn back on it's like as if nothing ever happened.
any advice on what can be the issue? Took to dealership and they were no help.
Last edited by Javi's GL 350; Mar 1, 2024 at 11:25 AM.
Hello I have a 2011 MB GL 350 Blue Tec withb109k miles. The issue I'm having I believe is something electrical or system miscommunication. Out of no where the information cluster goes crazy it lights up like a Christmas tree flash all different signals on and off like ABS, ESP, Pre safe operative, Brake lights, Malfunction, SRS light, Check Engine light, Wipers start going off, RPM needle starts jumping up and down,. Then The car will not want to shift into neutral or park or reverse. I just have to turn it off. Then it won't turn on for a while. And then when it does turn back on it's like as if nothing ever happened.
any advice on what can be the issue? Took to dealership and they were no help.
Dealership found nothing only recommended to change the battery which they did, the only reason battery died was because the the light on dash will not turn off
Originally Posted by Javi's GL 350
Hello I have a 2011 MB GL 350 Blue Tec withb109k miles. The issue I'm having I believe is something electrical or system miscommunication. Out of no where the information cluster goes crazy it lights up like a Christmas tree flash all different signals on and off like ABS, ESP, Pre safe operative, Brake lights, Malfunction, SRS light, Check Engine light, Wipers start going off, RPM needle starts jumping up and down,. Then The car will not want to shift into neutral or park or reverse. I just have to turn it off. Then it won't turn on for a while. And then when it does turn back on it's like as if nothing ever happened.
any advice on what can be the issue? Took to dealership and they were no help.
I would start with the rear Sam unit. Open up your rear hatch and on the passenger side remove the fuse door. Reach under and feel for water or dampness.. the rear taillights can leak. If you feel dampness .. disconnect the battery and tear into the Rear Sam looking for corrosion etc.
Dealership found nothing only recommended to change the battery which they did, the only reason battery died was because the the light on dash will not turn off
What "light on the dash won't turn off"? I didn't see that you mentioned that anywhere? The flashing/crazy light show is not the issue - that is the result of an issue.
On my 2008 GL under the Driver seat is the Radio Power Amp and definitely a strong possibility of water. My front Sam is near the battery under the passenger seat.
On my 2008 GL under the Driver seat is the Radio Power Amp and definitely a strong possibility of water. My front Sam is near the battery under the passenger seat.
True, front Sam is under the passenger seat in an LHD vehicle.
But wait, there’s more under your driver seat - and it might not be the sam. It could be any and all of the modules or busbars that control power to all the units that are malfunctioning.
You say strong possibility of water, I would think there’s water there and those electronics are compromised.
True, front Sam is under the passenger seat in an LHD vehicle.
But wait, there’s more under your driver seat - and it might not be the sam. It could be any and all of the modules or busbars that control power to all the units that are malfunctioning.
You say strong possibility of water, I would think there’s water there and those electronics are compromised.
What I found after my Power Amp board went out was about an inch of water under the seat in the valley. Sure looked like the possibility of water spilling from cups in the center console IMO?
What kind of statement is that? It's a vehicle, they get left out in the rain all the time?!?
some people garage their benzes and don’t drive them in the rain, if you are to believe the average Facebook marketplace ad for a rotten r107 that “just needs a fuel pump or new battery not sure”.
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