$1200 Mercedes S600 V12 - Quirks and Issues - PT3

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

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[@gmcjimmy3580]

I'M TOTALLY IMPRESSED WITH HOW THIS CAR HAS PRETTY MUCH NO MAJOR ISSUES, MAN YOU ABSOLUTELY MADE THE RIGHT CALL ON PURCHASING THIS CAR, CONGRATULATIONS BOSS I'M GLAD SHE'S RUNNING GREAT FOR YA, AGAIN GREAT DEAL.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thank you. It gets even better in tomorrow's vid!

[@ramnamrico9399]

You know what I like about you that separates you from everyone else, your buying common older cars, cars that the normal joe can afford and enjoy, everyone else is doing brand new 2017 2018 Audi’s, bmw’s Mercedes, etc.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I'll continue with regular cars. But I will like to do the occasional cool car.

[@beefyisrare3423]

RNR lots of people do stuff like this

[@eatont9999]

Another tip for you. The numbers on the bottom of the seats are for the lumbar support. There is an inflatable bladder in the seat that expands depending on the setting. Turn them all to zero before troubleshooting your door lock pump. Over the years, they often leak and the pump will keep running until it blows the fuse. Do this enough times and the motor burns up.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Ahhh!!! I have codes for the rear seat bladders. The pump appears to be toast as well. The fuse, however is still good.

[@nononsenseBennett]

$1200 isn't debt...$100,000 however is debt. Keep the car, enjoy it then sell it when you're sick of it but that's a steal of a deal!

[@thexlspecialist2722]

While looking at a used SL 600 for sale, the owner handed me a printout of the service history that he had printed out at the local Mercedes Benz dealership. It had the same information that your carfax report has but with far more detail and, more importantly, the prices paid for the parts and labor for each repair. There were 18 pages with tens of thousands of dollars worth of maintenance and repairs on this beautiful convertible. That report put the whole future cost of ownership in to perspective for me. Stop by your local dealership with your Vin or registration and have them print one out for you. It could provide more useful information for your car and meeting the service advisor might benefit you in the future. It's a $2,000 car. Have fun with it.

[@bwolper]

You won me over with this very video. You are so up front, honest and sincere. I love Mercedes and know nothing about them. I am excited for you for getting this S 600. I hear the pain in your voice regarding the cost of getting it completely up to par. Let me encourage you to do what you can. I appreciate you appeal to shop owners and the like. I wish you great success. Thank you so much for this series.

[@Msardinas86]

Yes it's a radar detector but someone put that in professionally who ever owned the car before loved speeding.

[@MrCarGuy]

Msardinas86 Yeah it's an old K40. Expensive as hell in its day (about 2007).

[@Jakdennnnnnn3d333]

The little screen in the dash on the driver side is actually the display for the parking sensors

[@rock-oz7eg]

I mean, Mercedes cars are made for the autobahn... You can't own a V8/V12 Mercedes and respect the speed limits. You must take care of the car and reach 160 mph couple times a month to make sure all the systems are working fine :) Can't enjoy a Benz under 60 mph

[@rock-oz7eg]

I mean, Mercedes cars are made for the autobahn... You can't own a V8/V12 Mercedes and respect the speed limits. You must take care of the car and reach 160 mph couple times a month to make sure all the systems are working fine :) Can't enjoy a Benz under 60 mph

[@jwatwater]

It's the CLEANEST install of a radar detector I have ever seen

[@lukegibbs8657]

Looks like a really good buy for the money and not to many gremlins to deal with. I would check the sensors on the chassis and the lower control arms because I can imagine picking a car like that up with a front loader would not be good for the chassis that’s covered in sensors and pipes I could be wrong but worth a look. Great find and a interesting watch thanks.

[@DustinIsDriving]

Man that is such a nice ride with All the bells and whistles. Looks like a keeper.. for awhile at least. Great video as always man. Stay safe and keep those videos coming

[@Nedyroc2]

For the detector: One side is for city, and the other is for highway settings. The top part of that switch controls the volume.

[@jimminez86]

nope its not.. its a parking sensor

[@Nedyroc2]

No, I had the exact system installed in my previous car. K40 makes them.

[@97HarleyD]

Don't sand the headlights. Use Mother's mag and aluminum polish with a buffer. They will come out like new after only 3-5 minutes.

[@englishmaninfrance661]

Just vinegar works fine

[@vmax7352]

Yup thats a K40 2000 (iirc), if there are two LED lights then its for front and rear detection. Installed aftermarket. You can turn the big knob left, center, or right. The yellow light is for city detection, the green light is for highway detection. If you dont wanna hear the beeps then center the big knob to turn it off. The oval screen to the left of the speedo cluster is the factory parking sensor warning lights. Love that this era MB have bottomed out. Love the vids!

[@eatont9999]

Pop the foot light plate under the right rear passenger seat and check your fuses in there. The one for the pneumatic lock pump lives in there. Those air pumps can be rebuilt for pretty cheap. I did mine, just needed a new motor for $80.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Mine does not work lol.

[@codycrawford2385]

This is my dream car, a huge plus is the V12

[@southmemphisbro27]

Always had big heart for Benzes. Your channel has help me in more than anything.

[@ulyssescisneros3044]

If the car's been sitting for awhile check the fuses. Check the power steering n suspension hydraulic tank if there's any leaks you might have to replace hoses oil and filter and what goes bad also might be abc hydraulic valve block. But before you waste money just look up hoses and your oil you might just need to add oil on the suspension hydraulic tank..

[@thedrzsupermoto9279]

Hey man keep up the good work. I appreciate all of the thought you put into your posts. I found your channel a few months by chance and have really enjoyed the Content. I appreciate how in depth into vehicles your go. Keep the motivation up hundred thousand just around the corner.

[@18888888888888888886]

some tips from a "pro" lol, first of all the buttons on the steering wheel and the glove box release and and the bezel of the headlight switch to clean it up dont use anything except medical alcohol swabs it removes the varnish without damaging the paint... the ABC system check the codes maybe the oil level of the ABC system is low. if not there will be a code for system pressure is low. which will require a new pump go for a used one. then the PSE system which controls the central lock and headrest and the seat balloons (the switch with numbers you mentioned) first go to the rear fuse box located behind the light under the rear right seat "vanity light" i believe its the 7.5 or a 5 amp fuse. if good open the trunk on the left side behind the left liner you will find the PSE pump it will be above the CD changer hopefully the last part number is not a 11 or 12 they are expensive P.S you car has SOFT-CLOSE doors which are also controlled by the PSE pump. and for the driver seat trip they are still in production for the 3 psc missing they will cost around $100 new if you want the part numbers i will get then to you honestly i only remember the beginning #220 880 lol. and lastly the oil services reset is simple ignition on one the odo screen push the arrow on the the steering wheel 1 time up then push the R button of the Instrument cluster 5 seconds. if you can get me the codes it would get you to the right direction... gladly

[@18888888888888888886]

forgot to mention the SRS light what is the code circuit LOW or High if low check the fuse on the side of the dash and check the wiring to the airbag but from experience im betting its high which means the side airbag is defective there are 3 ways to fix this i will only mention 1 here which is to replace the airbag keep in mind its riveted to the door its easy to get to its a 10 min job and its just cheaper to buy a used door and remove the airbags most people sell it with the door and no one cares to remove it. it does not need any kind of programming too.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Could you please email me at [e-mail]? I'd really appreciate it :)

[@MrCarGuy]

All good advice. Saved me some time writing it!

[@sebascc007]

I've always loved these Mercedes v12. That said they are really Big money pits. I whis you the best of lucks repairing this car. I'm enyoing the content so far. Keep up the good work

[@ZachElder]

The small wheel with numbers on it is for the orthopedic seat function, the higher you have it set, the firmer the seat is, a couple of them work on my s600 but I don't use them anyway lol. As far as the ABC system is, you should be able to get a code that will tell you what it needs. It may just be a faulty switch.

[@georgosvardaoulis2557]

The door locks and trunk release are probably related to the door lock vacuum pump in the trunk that sends air through the door and trunk to release. Your doors should suck themselves close when not shut all the way and If it doesn't do that also, I would say its that door module. Check out Madd Max videos on his S65 AMG where he replaced that.

[@LiTenUpADP]

Good luck with the ABC system. They are sublime when they work and the bane of your existence when they don't. If none of the struts are leaking, then you probably have a couple of bad accumulators. They look like spheres. I think there are a total of 5, one for each strut and another for the pump - although the pump may have a pulsation dampener that is a totally different animal from the accumulators. There are also several valve blocks with small internal orifices that can get blocked if the ABC system was not flushed and maintained regularly. It is best to have the ABC system serviced by an independent MB mechanic because you can really screw it up if you don't know what you are doing. Rotating the steering wheel back and forth may reset the clockspring, but that error (ABS) is likely to come back. If the struts are leaking and you need to replace the accumulators and service the valve blocks it is probably better to sell the car to someone who really wants to have an S600 as this service can easily be $2k-$3k even if the mechanic is your best friend. If the ABC side of the tandem pump is bad then add another $1500.

[@StealthyWolfDaddyWerewolf]

That big bottle is the ABC fluid and the little one is the power steering. Probably be a good idea to get a sample of the big bottle fluid on a paper towel. That way you can see if the fluid is dark or dirty with metal shavings. If the ABC side goes too low or empty it can grind the snout or other parts of the pump by running dry. Top off the fluid with the right stuff. There should be a dip stick. This video shows how to fill it and the dipstick reading procedure kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpWaY2OIoJh6p5I Once you top it off drive it and try to see if it operates. Could be the low level sensor telling the computer don't move a muscle to protect the pump. If the fluid is contaminated, you might need to replace the ABC pump. If your diagnostic tool has pids there should be a pressure reading for the ABC system. Here is a video of a disected ABC pump that ran too long with no fluid. Also if you need trunk shocks discountbodyparts.com might have them. That is where I bought the hood and trunk struts for my buddy's slk. Here is the link for the disected ABC pump video someone made kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHvCeGyXadpsbLs you might be lucky and it's just too low on fluid to operate. But at 100+k for miles it might be going out like a water pump too. Another thing to do is to listen to the pump while running to get a idea if it sounds ok or noisy. I would also listen to it while turning the wheel to see if it causes any weird noises. But the ABC light off and on is probably low fluid.

[@mmarti1976]

Trunk lock has 3 positions use the key on the center one and you'll be good with the key fob, these locks are designed with 3 positions 1 Lock, 2 center Unlock-Key fob, 3 Unlock with the key. Hope this helps. Great videos, Thank U

[@holtynz]

Just found your channel, loving it! and loving the honesty you bring to it. keep on doin what you're doin from Queensland, Australia.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thanks for that! I appreciate it!

[@J_Twist_nader_alley_gigs]

That is truly a badass car. Keep it on the channel for a while let the videos gain revenue and fix a little at a time. In the meantime drive it and enjoy it.

[@Gnux91]

Hi there, w220 owner here, you can convert the suspension to a standard setup for $2,000 max. No more problems. Sell the old shocks and components, you should be very close to breaking even.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Only a broke-ass dummy would do that to this car.

[@bigalsbikeandauto]

Had the same rust happen on mine. There’s a design flaw water gets trapped inside the door. Have you tried holding that trunk release on the door? Like the key you have to hold it up for a few seconds before it releases the trunk. Car looks great already even without a detail!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

More coming on this in a couple days. Lots fixed since this vid :)

[@AutoMotoCha9L]

You have to wear suit and sit in back seat like CEO Lol great car man!

[@rtbrintlinger9233]

the deal in the trunk by the battery is for the trunk lid... do not leave the fob in the ignition if you have to charge the battery,,also another problem is the car will not shift out of park if a small lever breaks on the gearshift between the solenoid and the shifter..if this happens..take the shift nob off..wrap a finger around the shaft and wack the top of the shaft as you pull towards drive...lol trust me it works..lol

[@thebearofstars]

oh god what happens if you leave the key fob in the ignition while you charge the battery?!?! I've done this on 2 CL600s that I have, and now neither one of them will start. the eis recognizes the key, but nothing else seems to know the key is in the ignition eis (electronic ignition switch for those who didn't know...I hope you never have to learn all these mercedes module names) I also have a 2002 SLK 230 that won't start.. now the damn key won't even turn in the ignition cylinder... FML

[@jayallen7368]

these car had hydraulic suspension my mom had that year with a s 500 v8 it cost 2000 per wheel to fix it all like 8 grand to fix it after that she sold it. With animals in the motor they could have eaten the wires in it. I would just clean up the motor and get rid of it they cost a ton of money to fix and let it be someone else problem

[@richardjamesirvine2872]

Jay Allen ,,,flip it,,,it's shit in beautiful body!

[@rock-oz7eg]

Dassd Schsdu This car doesn't have AIRmatic

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

+Dassd Schsdu - This car has ABC, completely different and more costly than Airmatic.

[@quintingrillenberger9130]

Randy, the telephone should work it needs a handset where you slip the sim card, the handset is only for private calls this should also have a Linguistic mode where you give the car commands voice, I am still sure this car has 4 keys too credit cards size plus two normal keys, going to a scrap yard and try to find an owners manual it quiet a size manual it also comes with DVD or CD disks

[@juanpalos3657]

Exellent buy once again my friend, I believe when you do end up selling it you will come up on it. Glad to see all the flaws and all the good out of this Benz. Thank you for sharing and posting them videos greatings from Mexico.

[@maymemonson4157]

Hey guy I just would like to thank you, you must be GOD sent, I have a 2000 s430 base with 243000 miles on it, I purchased it as a project car rebuild the front end replaced airmatic pump, 1rear strut but the car road stiff as HELL, been fighting it for over a year but when I seen your post and in it you showed how to reset the ABC I was wondering will that work on airmatic, man it did, I'm happy as HELL, THANK YOU, also you need to work on these cars your self, ant no way some of those parts will wear out that fast, don't trust the MB dealers.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

So glad to hear I was able to help you out!! Thank you for sharing your story.

[@crazycanuck2578]

My friend just used a buffing pad on his cordless drill, put some Maguire's light compound on my plastic headlight covers and they buffed out like new in about ten minutes try it, it works great.

[@davidmeskhi8446]

Wow, that's actually a really special s class, I love s class since my childhood years and I know alot about s class and I can really say that, this bad boy in here is the best one I have ever seen so far! Good luck with the car! You got the best deal in the world!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thank you David.

[@davidmeskhi8446]

Auto Auction Rebuilds btw, the buttons on the back seats are the massage seats

[@mahatma171]

This is a dead ringer for an '03 S600 i worked on here in PA for a limo service. It left a bad taste in my mouth.... had every single problem this one has, past and present, including "rebuilt" ignition coils the owner wanted to use and almost made me pull all my hair out. It is NOT a car I would buy, however, you made a win-win on the amount of work that was done on this car before you bought it, which would include the huge win on the engine oil cooler job. These coolers leak like you wouldn't believe when they bust, and because of the area where it leaks, you usually have to dismount the transmission and at least pull it back to clean out the bellhousing area of lots of leaked and pooled oil. This car is extremely costly to repair. The ignition coil packs alone ran around $3000 a side at the time when I was working on this model car. So to just lightly read over some of these bullet points in the CarFax had me laughing. The weight of the costs of those repairs simply isn't reflected in the nonchalant description of said repairs!! About the only system i did NOT have to repair was the active body control.... so unfortunately I cannot be of much help there.... but with all that said, I do wish you the best of luck with this car!! The W220 S600 was a gorgeous car then, and it remains a gorgeous car today.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thank you sir. I appreciate your comment. It's really coming together. A new coil will be installed tomorrow :)

[@ford89ltd]

8:17 that’s for the park tronic parking sensors in the front or the rear of my mind serves me right. I’ve had a couple w140’s but never a w220

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

You are correct!

[@ford89ltd]

My old 99 s500 had those. They didn’t work but they were there haha.

[@MRHELLO7789]

You need replace pressure accumulators(front, rear) and pulsation damper for ABC Also you need flush ABC oil.

[@mohibchamkani]

I had this exact problem. The Active Body Control (ABC) "Visit Workshop" alert on your dash could mean a number of things as the ABC controls a lot i.e., suspension, lowering and raising car, and driveability. It could also be a leak in your power steering. Check under your car, after it has sit for awhile, and see if it has any leaks. If not then it is most likely your ABC compressor or your struts or suspension in general. The ABC comprsessor runs the air through your suspension which lowers and raises your car, it also keeps your car in a steady line when driving i.e., the ABC button that you push to tighten up your steering and your suspension, or the button to raise and lower your Mercedes by 3" or 6". Bring it in to Mercedes and make sure that it is either under warranty or you have an after market warranty that will cover this. Mine just went on me, because of a failer that a shop, to remain nameless, did to me. They added power steering fluid to my ABC channel and it ran all the way through my system. Mercedes had to flush the entire system and replace the ABC pump/compressor. The job cost me $3750, mostly labor. There is sometimes a quick fix and the part is a front strut air leak patch. You could have an air leak in your front struts, if so then this won't be as bad, the part was $200 for both struts. If it is not that and it is your rear struts, then that will be expensive. So go visit the workshop now (Mercedes only) as other shops do not know how to work on our Mercedes, I am not a dealer or repair shop, just a fellow Mercedes owner and have learned the lesson of trying to save money at another shop. Mercedes cars require Merdes parts. Bring it in and with this information, tell them what you have learned. Hope this helped

[@vincentblue8247]

Man.. Randy you are a great person with your content keep up the good work. Love your KZbin videos

[@repnatl]

As far as the trunk and door lock issue it could be the pse pump in the left rear of the trunk there is a panel to access it. Could also be the pump in the upper left side of the trunk. The "massage" feature in the w220 chassis will not put you to sleep you can barely even notice it working. Just adjusts air pressure in the air bladders very slowly up and down not what I was expecting either. Your massage, lumbar, dynamic seating if you have it and the trunk are ALL controlled by the pse pump in the trunk that I mentioned earlier. Also if you hear any hissing inside the front seats if the pse pump is working take the seat back off and look for which air bladder is leaking. Found three leaks in mine the first week. Another thing is the pse pump also controls the soft close feature on the doors and the trunk.

[@ybmb1121]

The *radar detector* is actually the rear parking sensor. I think the previous owner replaced it and hooked up the radar detector. Awesome install really clean look.

[@colonialrogue1997]

The numbers at the base of the rear seats are Lumbar support.

[@scottgray9674]

Very cool video! I've always wondered what it would be like to own an old S class. Damn that engine bay just looks crazy to have to do any work on it

[@longhornhamilton44]

That small hydraulic pump in the trunk is for the power trunk feature. The clear or white case should have fluid inside. BTW, the power trunk feature will not work if the trunk shocks are weak or have failed. The hydraulic mechanism requires the assist of the trunk shocks to lift the trunk hood.

[@coyconner1983]

Heres what i would do. Flush and fill the fluid for the ABC. Make sure all air is out of the system and see how it does. Only thing is i think you are going to need the star system to reset the ABC. It does a "Rodeo" effect on all 4 corners to reset everything.

[@janklas7079]

For an 17 year old car, of which 2 year standing still, that car looks amazing from the outside. That thing is still a luxury car by todays standards. Thermopane windows, you can hear an ant fart inside, plenty power, everything electric. Even today it doesn't really look outdated, though in real live, it's a battlecruiser. Those things are HUGE. They drive like mini's though.

[@MrCarGuy]

Just make sure you do a transmission flush (along with all other fluids and both engine air filters). Also those things on the dash are Parktronic in case you haven't figured it out yet (and in the rear view mirror above rear window for rear of car). You have a K40 radar (same as my car). Turn knob one way for city mode and one way for highway mode.

[@QuadroNVS]

Wow !!!!most of that cars life was spend up and down South Eastern PA. I driven past the main line string of dealers many times. The people who owned this car (judging by the service locations) had good income.....until they received the repair bill.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I could never pay this kind of money for repairs lol.

[@chrislemaster2695]

That would change you from City (C) and Highway (H) I know because I own two of them Cobra brand that would be outdated because were now on L dar and 14 other bands.

[@ponchoponcho8301]

If you add fluid to the ABC reservoir it should fix the codes

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

:)

[@Mrzizzy69]

Don't forget to change the muffler bearings while you're in there!

[@damianlaflamme332]

@@Mrzizzy69 😂😂😂😂

[@ShelbyGT390]

Love your videos mate! Great content, all the way from the UK!

[@lifeonbicycles]

I would also use meguiars m205 after the m105. The ultra cutting compound can leave tiny swirls that the m205 takes out.

[@V3nd3tta11]

In Germany Mechanics say that when you're good at repairing ABC and Merc. Air Suspensions you can be a millionaire because its that hard to fiy this

[@F6HemiCharger]

Get the windows tinted. It will help with the heat and it will look even better.

[@Zsword92]

Here in Australia the police have radar detector detectors. The punishment for being caught with a radar detector is severe, imprisonment and $5,000 in fines are normal. Speeding here is quite nerve wracking, anything over the posted speed is considered speeding and punishable, for example 102kmh in a 100kmh zone...

[@EverythingsRegular]

That looks like it for the air ride suspension, that thing in the trunk by the battery

[@richardjamesirvine2872]

Everythings Regular ,,,yep and it's flopping about like Ruby Tuesday!

[@arkkukakku112]

those back seat number roller things are for seat backrest support. (works with air) sit down and then roll the roller and you feel the backrest filling up or emptying.

[@jimmyjimjims7483]

I really love the channel man (been watching since UberMan) but real talk now. These things are nice but unless you have deep pockets you're in for a treat, and by treat I mean an emptying of said pockets. Hoovie buys things like this and look at how much he loses...

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Oh I am aware. We will see how it goes.

[@degeneratewinners]

Auto Auction Rebuilds true lol. But the times it rides good are everything.

[@sonnylatchstring]

No rust issues wit a 15 plus year old Mercedes is a true miracle.

[@curtisle]

I sure do miss u as uber man but wish u the best on your new channel. Still a big fan.. aloha!!!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thank you sir.

[@CarlsGarage1]

I used to have a 2006 S600, it got updated engine as well as technology. The 06 has a bi-turbo V12.

[@evanswartz8420]

I bought a w203 c320 from Copart Lot of things that weren’t working for simply due to blown fuses I had a similar issue with the locking & key not working which was due to a parasitic battery draw in the passenger seat motor even though that sounds very odd it fixed the issue

[@JUST_ONE_ID10T]

that switch you said said you didn't know on the door. that locks the windows out for only the driver can roll them up and down or allows the passengers to roll their own window down.

[@DevaJones03]

BLISSFUL FAPPER beat me to it

[@leftmorningstar6954]

what a beauty 8:10 no it is the front pracking sensors and that after is the sensitivity and the sound volume 10:01 S is for standard not sport if it is sport it had a N or C for normal

[@GG-gk7jn]

There’s a pipe missing in your engine on the right side. I guess linked to Air box / Air filter

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

Normally I'd say LS-swap it, but with the huge engine bay, probably better to Dodge Viper V10 swap

[@sirmasteryan4958]

numbers on the rear seat soften and harden back and/or ass support. rear door cover part that is missing is for ashtray might be wood grain on the s600 but just leather cover on s430 as I recall

[@ScooterTraveler]

I am sure you will but just a reminder to make sure to check all of the fuses before you do anything else. This may solve the trunk and lock problems. Amazing car just think new this was $114,000.00 and could go as high as $126,000.00 Luxury at its finest. I would clean out the gas change the oil and filters and keep this for some amazing Sunday drives. Or sell it and make a few thousand. New intro is great keep these videos coming.

[@jfkansas5508]

ABC, Alcohol Beverage Control

[@harrisonhunter7512]

Thats one tidy benz you scored,very nice car.

[@Laserchicken88]

The radar detector lights are actually your parking sensor lights LOL and the right one has sunk into the dash (broken). The knob under your handbrake release is not original tho, but you knew that already.

[@kennethcroll6972]

7.20 safety lock no no , its to switch the power to the rear windows off so the kids cant open them 9.19 Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) 9.36 that button is to unlock the doors. when you drive the car above 15 - 20 mph the doors lock automatically. you press it to unlock the doors 10.00 thats winter and spring not sport in winter mode the gears change at a low rpm to stop the wheels spin on slippy roads

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thank you for the info!

[@sugarandpennythepooh1211]

Score...very nice car! I think that you'll put a little money into it, a lot of work and make a really good profit! Can't wait for the videos! 😊

[@mkbdiy9766]

Great deal. Great video. Looks like you"re missing an air intake hose on the driver's side in engine bay

[@Lincolnator721]

at 15:47 i started laughing, you sound like me when i'm trying to figure something out that i'm not familiar with. love the mercedes. looks so cool

[@leftmorningstar6954]

take megs apc and clean the leather seats and panels ( dashbord) use a fine or mid polish to make the wood( clear coat ) shine and snow us how the seats will look and never forget to condition the leather to keep it like new and the interior is in good condition

[@richardjamesirvine2872]

Your back up dashboard battery is gradually resetting,,,see how far you get with error codes!!!,,,when they settle you got the real deal to sort out,,,I drove these beasts regularly,,,the company had two as they spent so much time with Mercedes,,,it is what it is my friend,,,

[@kennethlaw5216]

the old Citreon had a hydraulic ride like the Mercedes. it was way ahead of its time. had a lift to go over speed bumps and inclined driveways. so I believe the small tank is steering and the big tank is for the ride. which makes sense it would take a lot more fluid to run the ride height. the Citreon takes special fluid so I would check to see if the Mercedes does before filling it. I watched a couple videos of these Canadian guts rebuilding one. the you Tube channel is (cold war motors) if you wanted to watch it. also Jay Leno garage has a video on one as well. I'm sure it's based on the same technology.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thanks a million!

[@damircalic1491]

It's not a radar detector. It's a parking sensor. So you can see how close you are from another car or object. Mercedes clk has that too, but not at the same place.

[@rtbrintlinger9233]

I have a 2002 s500 … the light on the driver's side dash that your radar is showing is the park assist on mine.. you should have two small lights in the rear above the rear glass for reverse.. they also light without the busser when you're at a high curb or intersection..have the same ABC error on mine..when you raise the car with the button on the dash.. you have to press and hold it.. and with your foot on the ground you'll notice a slow rise

[@kunzklingsor9156]

On the key in your hand, take out the hard metal part, and it opens the trunk just like the older cars, look under the trunk handle.

[@mischiefpwns]

What I would do is take it in to the dealership and do a pre purchase inspection. This will easily give you all the info you need to start wrenching.

[@austinkazmierski9607]

Don’t know if it’s been said or not but the door locks are air actuated, should be an air pump in the trunk on the right side if memory serves me correctly. Also controls the soft close door function

[@brandonsumrall2623]

Another great video. Loving the new car

[@rtbrintlinger9233]

numbered switch on the rear seat is for the air bolster in the rear seat..check your front wheel arches for rust.. they all rust in the same spot..right at the top

[@larksowell7444]

The pump in the trunk next to the battery is for the Hydraulics for the trunk lid it is not for the ABC system and there should be a foam enclosure that goes around the bottom and top of the pump

[@gedcarter9711]

I think the unit on dash that lights up is linked to the parking sensors a visual guide as well as sound.

[@ililiililliliill9498]

Im so freaking jealous of this deal. I would love to own one, even if it has some minor issues 😍

[@SarcasmSage-w6o]

Everything said, a really great find for the money!

[@ponchoponcho8301]

The door locks and trunk don’t work because of the air pump in the trunk, it might be a fuse or the pump is bad

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thank you a million!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

The trunk can also be permanently locked with the key that is hidden within the fob, and it can then only be opened with the key. Manually locking with the key disables the remote button on the door and the fob. Since there are door lock issues, it's probably not that, but you can always check.

[@SlowGamble]

They have swapped the parksensor in front with a radar lol, and the button between the window buttons are turning off the window for those in the back,(when its at the human/Man guy)

[@45AMT]

Awesome content as always! Keep up the great work!

[@18000rpm]

That numbered dial in the rear seat is probably for lumbar support or ventilation/massage.

[@rider9187]

Wow this car must have cost it's price in maintenance! I would have sold it right away seems a real money pit. Good luck man I'm going to watch

[@charlesbanton1782]

As u told the boot is not releasing Maybe it's have a trunk release canceller in the top of the dash plz do check that maybe it helps if u switch it on then u can open it ....with the boot release button......

[@bradymoeller203]

136° god damn it's hot out there 😂😂

[@StealthyWolfDaddyWerewolf]

One last thing. As far as the trunk, that thing by the battery is for the hydraulic trunk. 3 things could be wrong with the trunk, a fuse, the vacuum solenoid to open the latch, or the hydraulic pump motor. I usually run a test light to things like the motor and try to operate the trunk by clicking the latch closed and clicking the button to test for power. The plug for that pump is by the tail light panel. Along with that there should be a vacuum pump to open the latch inside the trunk lid. If you hear a hissing when trying to open while testing then you have to replace or seal the vacuum diaphragm. Start with checking all fuses in the car and go from there. Fuses should be under hood and possibly trunk. I thought that car had the gas trunk struts, but it looks like that motor hydraulically opens it with those 2 hoses near the battery.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thank you for all the info! You can email me at [e-mail] if you'd like. None of the locks, etc work at all and the fuses are all good. I'm betting the air pump as well.

[@StealthyWolfDaddyWerewolf]

AAR, No problem. It's one of those step by step processes. I would start by running a test light or voltmeter on the motor wires for the hydraulic pump in the trunk, lock the latch and click the button to see if it sends power. Turn the key and pull the latch back open. Then you can trace the plastic vacuum line going down the trunk arms and find the motor that opens the latch and test those wires for power. It can be a goose chase, but it's the most reliable way to figure it out without throwing parts at it. I will do some research on the vacuum motor for you and send you info. The door locks luckily work. So it's between the thing next to the battery and the unlatching system. Once you figure out the two it will open itself without having to use the safety stick or key.

[@18888888888888888886]

its a 600 so the trunk should be a soft close and hydro opening. the hydraulic struts are blow in betting money. soft close and release is controlled by the PSE pump and the fuse is under the rear seat not under the hood or the dash fuse box.

[@MrCarGuy]

Really makes you appreciate the simple engineering in the heavy-duty spring actuated trunk on the standard 220s.