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Table of Contents "S55's Endless Build Thread"
1. Car Forklifted Onto Delivery Truck Because Auction Had No Key
2. Finally Sees Car and Damage In Person on Delivery Truck
3. Videos of S-Class Forklifted Off Delivery Truck And Slid Into Garage
4. Additional Rear-End Damage Photos
5. Cost Breakdown For Vehicle and Parts as of 3/12/16
6. Key Arrives! First Start Up.
7. First Test Drive, Warning Lights Abound
8. Fixed Electrical Issues(?), Replaced Battery and Alternator
9. New Woodgrain Steering Wheel Installed
1. Car Forklifted Onto Delivery Truck Because Auction Had No Key
2. Finally Sees Car and Damage In Person on Delivery Truck
3. Videos of S-Class Forklifted Off Delivery Truck And Slid Into Garage
4. Additional Rear-End Damage Photos
5. Cost Breakdown For Vehicle and Parts as of 3/12/16
6. Key Arrives! First Start Up.
7. First Test Drive, Warning Lights Abound
8. Fixed Electrical Issues(?), Replaced Battery and Alternator
9. New Woodgrain Steering Wheel Installed
I finally bought it Fellas!
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BeachBunny (03-23-2016)
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I wonder how many lost hours of productivity this guy has caused to forum members trying to talk some sense into him? This may be the most expensive thread in board history as far as money lost....and that's not even including all of the time and money the OP is wasting on this piece of sh*t....which would be a very small percentage of the over all losses. Time would be better spent watching **** and jacking off.
We're now at 35 pages, and I really don't think there is anything helpful that can be gleaned from this thread (so far) as far as automotive knowledge gained. A complete waste of time....yet like a bad car accident, I just can't look away.
We're now at 35 pages, and I really don't think there is anything helpful that can be gleaned from this thread (so far) as far as automotive knowledge gained. A complete waste of time....yet like a bad car accident, I just can't look away.
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I still don't get why the OP is running around, trying to buy specialty tools, parts, doing (or trying to do) unnecessary maintenance, when the main issue with the car still has not been addressed. Back end needs to be fixed before anything else is done, period.
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BeachBunny (03-23-2016)
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Since you're going there any way, how about having it towed there instead and let them properly diagnose your car. Forum members trying to advise a guy with zero automotive knowledge likely isn't going to get your car running like a champ. You're always trying to think 5 steps ahead, but you don't even understand the original problem. I fear for yours and your family's safety regarding this project. I hope you don't burn your car and
house to the ground because of your stubbornness to listen to logic.
house to the ground because of your stubbornness to listen to logic.
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You and Vlad can pound out the dents. Let somebody who knows what they're doing fix the electrical stuff. It isn't going to turn out well with you trying to do it with zero knowledge of the car's systems and not having the right equipment to diagnose and do the repairs.
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By the voltages posted, you likely have a failing charging system. With car on you should be pulling 14v+. As we all know, a bad charging system or battery can cause most of the problems he is experiencing. As to the transmission, if it is in hard limp mode a trip to an Indy with DAS or the dealer is in order. You can only clear this with DAS (Star/Xentry).
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Benz55, i think you should at least pay the money to get it checked out, then that would give you a good idea of what you need to get fixed, then you can venture into fixing it yourself. But first find out what exactly the issue is,...........
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mercedesbenzs55 (03-18-2016)
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Once he gets the accessory battery with a proper charge, and possibly the starter battery ( which looked ok ) things will likely look a lot better.
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I put in the new battery. Same Issue.
If it was battery it would not crank. If it was alternator, wouldn't it kill the battery? That car sat for 4-5 months and fired right up. I'm thinking its something more.
Goosedan is right, I'll need it inspected.
Alx you mentioned "Charging system" instead of alternator. Might it be a wiring problem?
If it was battery it would not crank. If it was alternator, wouldn't it kill the battery? That car sat for 4-5 months and fired right up. I'm thinking its something more.
Goosedan is right, I'll need it inspected.
Alx you mentioned "Charging system" instead of alternator. Might it be a wiring problem?
Last edited by mercedesbenzs55; 03-18-2016 at 04:53 PM.
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which battery are you talking about? the old front battery was reading 12V right? If so, you don't need a new front battery.
Your NEW rear battery was reading 10 volts. Did you go and exchange that rear battery for another one? Because a new battery should not read any less than 12V
Your NEW rear battery was reading 10 volts. Did you go and exchange that rear battery for another one? Because a new battery should not read any less than 12V
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