S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 02:44 AM
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temp sensor, horn broken

hi, have a 01 s500S with 33K....
in noticed the outside temp. showing 119deg. when was only 102. . . . , are there known problems with this issue?

also, my horn is on monotone now.... one's broken i guess.... should be a warranty cover.....?

exhaust is hitting /vibrating in the back recenty. . . .

o/w, is there anyway to have a daytime running lights to come on in the s class?

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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 02:53 AM
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Things like you mentioned should be covered by warrantee. I believe it's 4/50000 plan. So, yours shouldn't expire until 2005.
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 11:54 AM
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Has is your air conidtioning working at that temperature?
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 03:06 PM
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mine went too, the temp said like 100 degrees but it was like 50 outside.

15$ replacement sensor, its in your left grille under the bumper, its a small sensor, once its replaced, it'll be fine.
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 09:38 PM
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were u driving the car when the temp showed 119?, cuz if ur in place and just started the car, the temp. is usually higher than the real thing.

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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 10:29 PM
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you can set the lights to daylight running lights. it could be done by the controls from the steering wheel (i'm almost positive). otherwise check the manual.
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 04:03 AM
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reply to above Qs

hi, thanks for your responses....

we were driving the car when the temp. went erratic....

The day time running light - i followed instructions for 'constant ON' mode and it turned the xenons on but also all the parking lights around the car....
Is there a way to turn on ONLY the front halogens or xenon? like a true DRL system?

the A/C seems to be ok but it's not as cold as i'd like....

we had a leak and it was fixed and recharged....


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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 04:12 AM
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a/c cooling

Originally posted by jjrho
hi, thanks for your responses....


the A/C seems to be ok but it's not as cold as i'd like....

we had a leak and it was fixed and recharged....


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Keep the center thumb wheel on blue and not on auto for max. cooling.
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 12:36 AM
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Re: Re: a/c cooling

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MercSD,

Your .sig states you have a 2003 S 350?

I thought they were only available in 430 and 500 versions?

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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 01:26 AM
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Re: Re: a/c cooling

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MercSD,

Your .sig states you have a 2003 S 350?

I thought they were only available in 430 and 500 versions?

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I've got a S350 (3700 cc, V6, 245 bhp) the 0-62mph is 7.3 which I think is same as the 430. Here's a link to my dealer's web site if you need more info:

http://www.gargash.mercedes-benz.com/frame-pc.htm
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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 01:38 AM
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Re: Re: Re: a/c cooling

Originally posted by vraa
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 03:26 AM
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dealer work on above problem

so far, i have a broken horn - fixed easily.

the temp. sensor had 'fallen out of where it should be'....

now, the new one is:
i told em abt noise from under the car/exhaust system rattling a bit on idel.... and they found a bad catalytic converter.... and are changing it ! what gives??? i had no indications as to that....


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