I could sure use some trouble help...

My '97 E300D (130K) will not . The display screen says display defective and ETS EL. Traction Support.

Have Tried:
1. Battery out and tested- Good
2. Starter out and tested- Good
3. Tried using the other key fob in case it was the DAS system.

When turning the key to try and have the engine with the lights on, they do not dim. The blower motor, however, does drag down to nothing.
A couple of times when trying to , I could hear almost a sound of the starter or solenoid trying to engauge, but barely.

The tranny was replaced at 109K so seems like the sensor like a neutral
safety switch would still be fine.

ANY IDEAS OUT THERE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!

Thanks,
Larry