So, are you saying this iCarsoft tool can see things the expensive scan
tools cannot?
RB
On 14/01/2021 2:04 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
That's my point, it has not really "failed" in the sense that it is
missing from the system, it might just not be activating which might
not necessarily throw any code (if indeed the system checks it)
--FT
On 1/14/21 2:58 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
BUT, Wilton says "MB Tech checked . . . " so I would assume they
looked for codes and did not find anything?
RB
On 14/01/2021 1:55 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
I *think* the $150 iCarsoft can see these switches in real time down
in some menu so you can see if they are actually activating, and
maybe see the shift selector state to understand what it is
thinking. It might not necessarily throw a code since it is not
really "failed" in the sense it out of the system, just not activating.
Again, if you spend some few thousands of $$ on one of these newer
cars, do yourself a favor and spend the $150 so you can deal with
this kind of thing without having to deal with a mech who knows
nothing about your car other than what the computer is telling zat.
You will thank me, you're welcome.
--FT
On 1/14/21 1:58 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Good guess, Rick. That’s a likely candidate.
I don’t know about the later models, but as Rick described, brake
light switches are cheap as wine for W210s and earlier, possibly
later models as well. While I doubt Wilton or Mrs. Wilton would be
flexible enough to replace one, it can’t be a terribly expensive
job at the dealer or shop. It’s not hard to do, but involves having
to get under the driver’s side dash, which even for us younger
folks isn’t easy.
Good to hear from you, Wilton! I was thinking of you recently while
watching the Ken Burns documentaries on Vietnam.
-D
On Jan 14, 2021, at 1:49 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Glad to see you Wilton!
Brake switch malfunction. I had the same issue on my W210. There
should be a way to override that. I will post what I find. BTW,
the brake light switch was about $20 full price from the dealer
for my car.
Rick
From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: January 14, 2021 12:43 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Reply-to: wilt...@nc.rr.com; mercedes@okiebenz.com
Cc: wilt...@nc.rr.com
Subject: [MBZ] 07 E320 Blutec (92 KMI) sticks in PARK
Intermittently, we're having trouble getting my 07 E320
Bluetec out
of PARK..
Car not parked on slope.
So far, we're able to try several times (holding brake,
working shift
lever, etc.to get it to work normally). Can NOT feel any binding.
MB tech checked system coupla weeks ago. Unable to find prob.
Suggestions?
Wilton
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