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Old 12-29-2007, 02:56 PM
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Question New E420 - ASR / Check Engine light - let's discuss ETA

I just purchased a E420 (1995), and the ASR / Check Engine lights both came on after the car was hot

I'm thinking it's the ETA issue, as the car has 185K miles.

Please suggest comments about rebuilt vs new ETA's
Does FastLane sell ETA's or is this a dealer only item.

Then there are the rebuild options. Found some references to Jaytan Industries, Inc. Do you have experience with them - are they to be trusted.

K6JRF has a great article describing the same symptoms I have
http://pages.prodigy.net/jforgione/MB_asr.html

Summary:
Are rebuilt ETA worth the savings, or should I just buy a new one - and where should I buy it?

Many thanks.
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'86 560SL (186K) - Now a 'classic' : Registered as an Historic Vehicle
02 E430 in the stable
'14 LS460 (Lexus)
- - - - -
'95 E420 (198K) found a new home
'99 E320 (80K) (gave it's life for me as we hit a bumper)
'95 E420 (231K) Sold to a happy buyer, new to Mercedes
'90 300E (65K) Sold to an Mercedes Lover
'92 190E (215K) - retired to the salvage yard
'93 500SEL (214K) - Moved to another family, still runs like a young pup
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