1996 e300d abs caution light blinks car stops

[greg240d]

Hi Guys back again. solved the problem with air in lines runs good. Now took a test drive 10 min into the drive abs brake light came on then yellow caution light blinked lost power car went dead . Pulled to side of road .Starter cranked but no start. Lights in side off car out. Waited 5 mins power came back car started. Drove 5 sec same thing happened again. I replaced k-40 relay about 5 yrs ago because of power lost. I forgot, red and green light started blinking starter turned over fast. This time waited 10 min car started no warning lights got home with no more problems. Do the k-40 relays go out that soon? The warning lights have been going on and off for about a month but this is the first time the car shut down, Where should I start? Thanks for your help Greg

[Jeremy5848]

By "red and green light started blinking" do you mean the lights that are part of the alarm system? in the rear view mirror? If so, that could mean a problem in the alarm, because in later 1996 W210s the alarm will prevent the car from starting (very early 1996 cars like mine do not have that "feature").

Jeremy

[greg240d]

Hi Guys Yes on the mirror. This didnt happen the first time it died but happened the second time. Is there any way to bypass the alarm system? Thanks
Greg

[TMAllison]

You've been cranking quite a bit lately, could be low voltage.

[greg240d]

Hi guys I removed the k-40 relay the 10 amp fuse was blown .Replaced it car running fine no warning lights no blinking light. Were can I take my old k-40 relay to be repaired so I can have a back up? Thanks again for your help Greg

[jay_bob]

If you are handy with a soldering iron the usual problem is cold solder joints.

Maybe JamesDean would be willing to take a look at it and add it to his library of photo essays.