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12-21-2008, 12:27 PM
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Fed up
Members: I have a 1994 E320a Convertible that has 50K miles on it.
 Ive replaced or repaired just about everything on this car. Lately its been giving me trouble with starting. I think that its the alarm system as the car is not getting a spark when this happens. Has anyone ever had to replace the security system? And just how much was the cost to replace it? I dont understand how a car with such low milage as mine could constantly give me problems. 
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#2
12-21-2008, 01:25 PM
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The security system can stop the starter from engaging on that car but if the starter is working the security system isn't involved in keeping it from running.
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Steve Brotherton Continental Imports Gainesville FL Bosch Master, ASE Master, L1 33 years MB technician
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#3
12-21-2008, 01:50 PM
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Cold start or hot starts?
If hot, it could be a faulty CPS.
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Terry Allison N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama 09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA) 09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)
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12-21-2008, 03:27 PM
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On that chassis , you waht to check the OVP relay.
Do a search on "OVP". If you are fed up with the car, I will buy it from you...............
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A Dalton
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12-21-2008, 04:49 PM
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The issue happens when its cold or hot. I have replaced the starter, battery, all wires and plugs, Cam sensor, the list goes on. Mechanic still thinks its the alarm system. However there arent any fault codes coming up. Last two days she has started each time but I am afraid to take her out anywhere since I have spent 200 in towing fees last week for the times it wouldnt start. In addition to the starting issue my wiper motor is burning out. Smells like it's on fire. I have dropped at least 10K in repairs this last year on her. Looks like another 1K+ is about to leave my wallet.
Granted that they dont build them like my w124a but I"m starting to think that its not worth it anymore but I have so much money in it and its showroom condition.  Just needing to vent.
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#6
12-21-2008, 04:52 PM
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stop throwin parts (read, money!!!!) at the problem and diagnose it.
sounds like you need a new mechanic if all those parts were for this problem.
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'O=00=O' bmw 2002. long live the legend
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#7
12-24-2008, 09:32 PM
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I can commiserate with owning a 95 E320 cabriolet and dealing with the problems. My car has something major go wrong that needs repair every 2000 miles - usually an electrical problem. Like deanyel said, owning this car at this stage of the game is only for the wealthy who can afford the repairs or the DIYers. Without this forum, I'd have sold the car out of disgust long time ago.
A poster once artfully described Mercedes ownership as having a relationship with gorgeous but psychotic woman. You know you should get out of the relationship, but the sex is just too good. Last edited by Kestas; 12-24-2008 at 09:42 PM.
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