I have two issues that may be related so that is why I am mentioning both in the same thread.

It all started after I took my wagon in to the shop(former dealership Mercedes mechanic) to install new accumulators. After the installation, noticed that the ASR malfunction light lit up and then went away during the drive home. When it lit, the transmission did not go into ASR mode. It later went out. Now, when I start the car and after a few minutes, it will go on and stay on. What could be causing this that maybe is related to replacement of the accumulators?


Besides the ASR light issue, I am now experiencing the car not reliably starting from Park position. I turn the ignition key and all the lights in the instrument cluster turns on, but starter does not engage. I press on the brake to put the transmission to Neutral to see if it starts, and it won't go in! I press harder on the brake pedal and then, it shifts to Neutral. Car then starts. I try again later and the car does start in Park with brake pedal depressed. Can it be a failing Neutral Safety Switch? Seems there is another switch for the brake pedal that appears faulty? [I just ordered shift link bushings and a new NSS]


Thanks for your advice!