EIS or other problem?
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2009 R350, 2006 E350
EIS or other problem?
I have a 2009 R350. It has been a great car, but recently it began to hesitate or not start when the key is turned. One of the first times it happened, a message came up saying it did not recognize the key. That has not happened since, but the problem continues. Sometimes if you turn the key and hold it for a second or two it will start. Sometimes it takes twenty tries. We have two keys and it does it with either key. The car battery seems fine. When the key turns and there is no response, it is like the car is dead. No dash lights, etc. We are 400 miles from the nearest dealer and need help! Any ideas would be appreciated.
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2010Mercedes w204
I have a 2009 R350. It has been a great car, but recently it began to hesitate or not start when the key is turned. One of the first times it happened, a message came up saying it did not recognize the key. That has not happened since, but the problem continues. Sometimes if you turn the key and hold it for a second or two it will start. Sometimes it takes twenty tries. We have two keys and it does it with either key. The car battery seems fine. When the key turns and there is no response, it is like the car is dead. No dash lights, etc. We are 400 miles from the nearest dealer and need help! Any ideas would be appreciated.
I got the car back on a Thursday and it was traded in on a BMW 335xi on Saturday! The BMW is twice the car as the Mercedes! I got rid of mine before the word gets out. I'll never buy another MB product! Check out this forum and other forums for others that have been screwed. Search EIS/ESL. Sorry you were added to the extensive list.
Good luck with your problem. Please post if you find out what it is.
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