2005 S500 No Crank No Start After Sitting
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2005 S500 No Crank No Start After Sitting
Hello all,
I’m considering buying a 2005 S500 with about 140k miles. The car had been sitting for about 9 months without being started. Obviously the battery was dead so the owner jumped it and it started, but once he shut the car off it would not restart. I decided to drop a battery in it to see if it would start with that, but it did not crank or start. All other systems worked fine and my (basic) scanner did not pick up any codes that would cause a check engine light or make the car unable to run. We tried to push the car out of the street spot it was in to get it towed, but the car would not shift from park. Could anyone tell me what the issue might be and if it would be worth it to buy?
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I’m considering buying a 2005 S500 with about 140k miles. The car had been sitting for about 9 months without being started. Obviously the battery was dead so the owner jumped it and it started, but once he shut the car off it would not restart. I decided to drop a battery in it to see if it would start with that, but it did not crank or start. All other systems worked fine and my (basic) scanner did not pick up any codes that would cause a check engine light or make the car unable to run. We tried to push the car out of the street spot it was in to get it towed, but the car would not shift from park. Could anyone tell me what the issue might be and if it would be worth it to buy?
Thanks in advance
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my bad... I thought you meant jump it from there... would you know which one the starter fuse is? It sounded like it there was a few clicks when I turned the key to the start position but I’m not sure if it was the starter. There was no fuse box diagram when I checked it out, but I did check the fuel pump fuse (and heard the hum) and there was no issue with it.
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The main fuses are in the black plastic box under the aluminum floor panel . They are not normal fuses you can buy at the auto parts store - they are huge high amperage fuses you might need to get from a junkyard car or a high end car stereo store
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Oh ok that’s good to know... I’m not too familiar with Mercedes so I appreciate the help. Is one of those fuses directly to the starter? If not, which should I be checking specifically?
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Sometimes the battery needs to sit and charge all the modules for a while. Also check and probable replace the crank position sensor if it hasn’t been changed already.
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Would the CPS cause no no crank/start at all? And the inability to shift? As far as I know, it has not been replaced. Thanks
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I didn’t leave the battery in overnight, but the owner left the car running in his driveway for a while I was on the phone and a for a while after once he jumped it. I know the car will need a new battery regardless though due to it sitting.
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The owner told me today that with a booster pack hooked up he was able to get the car in neutral and is taking it to the mechanic. If it’s not the cps could it be the brake light switch? That’s what I’m finding after doing some research. The other issue I do see is that it may be a problem with the EIS, but if that was the case, wouldn’t the key not turn? I will be going to look at the car again soon but it will be a few days due to snow in the area.
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Omg why do I need to keep repeating myself ?
watch the video I posted it shows you where the fuses are located in the box under the passenger floor . You can’t get these fuses at an auto parts store you’ll need to get them from a junk car or speciality stereo store
watch the video I posted it shows you where the fuses are located in the box under the passenger floor . You can’t get these fuses at an auto parts store you’ll need to get them from a junk car or speciality stereo store
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right I watched the video but I must be missing the fuses you are speaking of. Are they big black boxes the wires are going to? The video doesn’t go close up on them so I can’t really see. If so I’ve never seen a fuse like that before, I’m not too familiar with these cars.
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how am I wasting your time? The only thing I know about these cars is that they are complicated so I’m trying to eliminate possible issues before buying this car. Car has no codes on any of the modules I’ve read, so I’m just asking if this would be a fix that would cost more than what the car would be worth after the fix. You also don’t have to reply. I appreciate the advice you’ve given and thanked you multiple times. I’m not sure what you’d like me to do
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The questions you are asking are ridiculous. How can anyone who has never seen the car determine whether it’s worth it . You posted no pic no price no mileage no details except that it won’t start . Common no start problems are fuse or immobilizer related . Could cost $20 for a used fuse block or $350 for a matched used set of used key , eis, shifter and ecu, to $3000* or more for new parts coded by a Mercedes dealer
once you get it started , that’s just the beginning . how do we know what other problems it has ? Have to get it running first to see what else maybe wrong . I’m sure that isn’t the only problem with the car . So your question is ridiculous .
If you think An obd2 code scanner is capable of diagnosing a nonrunning Mercedes you shouldn’t be buying any Mercedes . It’s useless for diagnosing a Mercedes . it only helps with emissions related codes .
At a minimum you need a foxwell nt510 with the Mercedes software or a true star Diagnosis system (the factory repair computer system )
once you get it started , that’s just the beginning . how do we know what other problems it has ? Have to get it running first to see what else maybe wrong . I’m sure that isn’t the only problem with the car . So your question is ridiculous .
If you think An obd2 code scanner is capable of diagnosing a nonrunning Mercedes you shouldn’t be buying any Mercedes . It’s useless for diagnosing a Mercedes . it only helps with emissions related codes .
At a minimum you need a foxwell nt510 with the Mercedes software or a true star Diagnosis system (the factory repair computer system )
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how am I wasting your time? The only thing I know about these cars is that they are complicated so I’m trying to eliminate possible issues before buying this car. Car has no codes on any of the modules I’ve read, so I’m just asking if this would be a fix that would cost more than what the car would be worth after the fix. You also don’t have to reply. I appreciate the advice you’ve given and thanked you multiple times. I’m not sure what you’d like me to do
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S class “flood cars” are never in a actual flood . They simply get their electronics Damaged by rain or a car wash , and insurance totals the car . And the auction notes as flood damage. That’s why it’s easy to revive them .
they have a Reed valve which clogs and lets water enter the passenger compartment, short circuiting the SAM
they have a Reed valve which clogs and lets water enter the passenger compartment, short circuiting the SAM
