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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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So I bought an s55... got some questions???

Well this is the first one I have owned, I like the car. But I do have some questions.
It's a black 04 with 82k miles
1.) The SRS light has come on.
2.) Is there any maintinence issues I need to take care of around this mileage.
3.) the heater only blows out straight hot on 54 degrees or straight cold on low. so am I doing it wrong or is my heater broken?

I'm sure I will have more questions to come. and Thank you for the help!

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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by s55kid
Well this is the first one I have owned, I like the car. But I do have some questions.
1.) The SRS light has come on.
2.) Is there any maintinence issues I need to take care of around this mileage.
3.) the heater only blows out straight hot on 54 degrees or straight cold on low. so am I doing it wrong or is my heater broken?

Thanks I'm sure I will have more questions to come. and Thank you for the help!

Well whats the mileage
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 11:57 PM
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EDIT. it's in there now
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by s55kid
EDIT. it's in there now

do a search on the SRS which is usually a front passenger seat issue with the sensor. and I would do a basic oil change, air filters, cabin, wouldnt hurt to do a coolant flush or brake flush considering you dont know when they were done last.
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 12:06 AM
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do a search on the SRS which is usually a front passenger seat issue with the sensor. and I would do a basic oil change, air filters, cabin, wouldnt hurt to do a coolant flush or brake flush considering you dont know when they were done last.
makes sense the light came on when I had someone in the passenger seat
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 01:37 AM
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yeah, i did the search didn't find much on it though
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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I remember reading a thread ( I will try to find it) that there is a sensor in the passenger seat that goes out, they said you can try cleaning the connector, but most of the time you need to replace the sensor....
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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I remember reading a thread ( I will try to find it) that there is a sensor in the passenger seat that goes out, they said you can try cleaning the connector, but most of the time you need to replace the sensor....
damn i sure hope not, didn't think the car was gonna be costing me money already i've only had it 2 days
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its a seat weight sensor . some what common on these cars.
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looks like i'll be taking the seat apart soon then. ugh
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I dunno if you have seen this thread or not
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...-location.html
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I dunno if you have seen this thread or not
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...-location.html
Ugh... looks like i'll be dissasebling my seat soo then :/
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