2004 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz S Class - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Given the age of the vehicle, I would definitely have the in-line filter changed. As per your increase in the temp, you could have a bad thermostat and it could be stuck wide open or worse, could be frozen closed. I would also have the temperature sensor for the radiator replaced. It could be causing your issue. If you've had the A\C recharged recently, you could have a stopped up condenser\evaporator. Bottom line is your vehicle is 17 years old and I would suspect a bad sensor before trying to put a whole bunch of money into it. This would mean you would have to either have it serviced or, if you are able to do the work yourself, buy the part and replace it. Hope this helps

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What is the fault code?

there is a cable that runs from outer handle on the seat and connects to a rotating tube/latch at the inner seat frame. you will need to use a long flat scew driver from behind that part of he seat to slip in theat latch and twist to unlatch that seat then you canr repair the cable.

check for water damage inside the light (circuit board)

I wouldnt think it would be more than half hour labour ,say 1 hr minimum labour charge its only bolted onto the output shaft passenger side front wheel drive on the tail end of the gearbox rear wheel drive ,not a difficult job to do

do you hear a click as you turn the key in the ignition switch?yes! have your battery pass the 400A charge test !

um.. due to tensions being what they are there..politically and otherwise..be happy you have a car there... most services are government run and special codes may be needed ..if you have no gps or whatever it may be blocked by the military for security purposes do not try to activate anything as you may put your life and very existence on the line...please be careful..I say this as a veteran myself..I was in germany in the mid 70s when the terorists thing first got started...

take your proof of ownership to any Mercedes dealer.they will get you a key

I dont remember if that year had a theft lock system or not, but I am looking into it. disconnect the negative battery cable for ten minutes and that should get you back to where you can enter the unlock code again and use the radio.

whats the fault

I can only suggest you take it to a Garage. And let them advise you on what the Problem can be. Sorry not more helpful.

check for a fuse called pass key it works the security for the key,, 2004 it should have one,, take it out and try to start it if it works then u can leave it out wont hurt anything

Hope this helps!!!!


2004 Mercedes Benz S 430
4.3 liter SOHC V-8 (113.941)

in the trunk

If you can locate the owner's manual, you're halfway there!

it means what it says. Take it to the dealer or your friendly MB Shop

MERCEDES USES FUSES AND EACH WINDOW MOTOR HAS IT OWN CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

hi, if any doors, boot or bonnet is open it will not lock. there are SWITCHES that has to be set.for the system to recognize it is closed. please check all openings even windows. ONLY DO THIS IF.if the BATTERY HAS BEEN TAKEN OFF OR BATTERY HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. the SYSTEM MAY NEED RESETTING. the battery NEGATIVE lead needs to be taken OFF and place the NEGATIVE LEAD ON THE TERMINAL (A NOISE WILL BE HEARD), the ALARM and CENTRAL LOCKING SHOULD BE RESET, if the ALARM DO'NT SOUND put the lead ON and OFF a FEW TIMES. CLAMP THE BATTERY LEAD CONNECTION TIGHT and press the ALARM BUTTON OFF and retry locking SYSTEM. this will work if everything is O. K. gerry

try it, you might luck out.