Do not buy a e320 Mercedes Benz? (Part 2)

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In this video I go on a rant about waking up and my e320 Mercedes-benz is not turning on, not even to the on position, as these are good cars and reliable cars, the headaches of owning one are priceless. #e320 #mercedesbenz #bestornothing

[@3DThaRapstar]

if you are viewing this, what are your thoughts, what could be wrong?

[@Megabeanish]

My 2012 Mercedes C250 had the same problem with the ignition. The ESL. Steering wheel lock needs to be fixed. First happened around 90k miles and completely stopped working at 105k. $1500 job at independent shop

[@3DThaRapstar]

@@Megabeanish oh dang 1500 at that, man as much as I love this car it’s always something

[@jackdavis2197]

I was gonna say, the key isn’t factory because it’s newer. My thought was the key Isn’t recognizing the car but it is most likely the steering lock cause when you put the key in the ignition your ignition unlocks before you turn the key. In your video the car doesn’t do anything.

[@jackdavis2197]

Also the SBC pump is notorious for failing Mercedes Benz had a recall back in 2004 and the warranty has expired. My 2005 e320 has a (BRAKE VISIT WORKSHOP) every time I start and the SBC unit constantly is making noises.

[@lilscrubnasty4695]

Alternator or battery is bad just buy a new one possibly I had the same problem

[@CloroxBleach-do7yu]

This is a common problem with old Mercedes, i find if you shake the steering wheel while you’re trying to start it, works most of the time.

[@Gitlive92]

Yeah the steering wheel has the lock on them you have to straighten it out an then turn it.

[@feistydinosaur4322]

Hey, you have probably figured out what the problem was by now but I would like to share my experience. I'm 16 and bought my 2001 e320 a couple days ago, 52k miles and no rust at all. For some reason the car had this exact same issue when I brought it home and tried to turn it on again. I took it to my dad and he found out that when he took apart the FOD, he saw that the battery was not having proper contact with the circuit board. We used hot glue to make the contact better and it works just fine. Hope this gives you some insight on maybe what happened. I do agree that the FOD on the Mercedes around this era was poorly made. Edit: Just want to point out that I do not have practically any knowledge of cars, I recently started getting into them because I had to buy one for myself.

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yessir indeed, it was something to do with our battery circuit and crank position censor

[@newtonraymond77]

You have to remove the keyhole or module whatever it's called the part that you stick the key into there's a physical cable that's run from there to the transmission, in some cars that has been found out of place. Once you get to it it's an easy fix, getting to it takes some work

[@3DThaRapstar]

Damn, see that’s the problem I don’t want to do it myself 😂

[@lavernf9204]

Yes i totally agree with you, I swear my car gave me Exact problems, I had Mercedes Benz 2003 E320, I sold it.. Thank you so much you are giving Facts 💯

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yessir as much as I love it I’m having the same thoughts

[@John-yh7th]

Yep same here

[@mathewmiller6376]

Steering immobilizer is inop. dc motor inside of steering wheel lock is not working. you can drill small hole into lock to access the motor gear and turn manually to unlock position. Has to be unlocked to remove in order to replace.

[@eddiemes5943]

I own the e class for a long time and yes they can be a pain when things go wrong But in this case most likely your battery gone flat, it does it all the time to me when i need to change it Nothing works All you have to do just change it and everything comes back as per normal Hope that helps

[@jimbeam9977]

Hey not sure if you know but I had a real similar key issue with my Benz but if you take your phone you can see if the infrared light on the key works or not, I thought my key was bad and used my phone camera to verify the key was good and found out the module the key goes into was bad…$700 part plus labor for that but I feel your pain I just can’t stay away from Bmw and Mercedes, love the videos

[@RosaChiprez-wb7sj]

I feel you bro I have a E320 and it is a electrical problem my car does the same thing I have to jump it every once in a while when it don't want to start so I carry a small jumper with me all the time plus it has killed 3 marine batteries so I got a warranty on it so I go to auto zone and switch it up every 3 months it sucks

[@kalviari]

Lol I just brought one a few months ago my battery was killing itself every night and I would have to jump it found out via KZbin it was my fuse for both the passages and driver seat I adjusted the seats to a comfortable position and leave the fuses out unless I have to adjust it works perfectly fine and starts right up ⬆️

[@3DThaRapstar]

That’s good to here

[@ramosrank4098]

Not a big problem . I just had low boost problems but i fixed im loving the car

[@GUYANESEGT]

i had the tumbler problem. i had to wiggle the key a lot until it turned. and sometimes it wouldn't start the car. i have a 07 c280. such a pain. dealer wants big bucks to fix it. i just decided to live with it.

[@FizieeKeyz]

Check the battery turmoil. it's a quick fix do you want to sell it??

[@rontruocchio5744]

many times when private people or dealers sell their cars they trade the good battery in your car for an old one

[@jadonallen8409]

Was just about to say check the battery, the car doesn’t seem to have any power to lit the dashboard before even starting it . I have one like that rn in white

[@JayBoi2020]

When i had this problem on my 04 e320 i got a new key and was told that the laser sensor in the original was malfunctioning.

[@3DThaRapstar]

Damn bro, imma look into that, that’s a solid answer to what it might be

[@JayBoi2020]

@@3DThaRapstar good luck my guy! I agree its an amazing car sometimes the maintenance makes my wallet cry but i love the car all the same

[@mosesbanda820]

I had the w211 e320 cdi and I’m buying a v6 one. Best car I’ve ever owned. I had a battery issue but I changed both out and the alternator. Only downside is due to my age my insurance is ridiculously high

[@lavernf9204]

I just sold mine mine!! Exact problem and I regret selling it at first but your video made me feel a lot better!! 🙌🏽♥️

[@enemroy]

Can't you just use a flash tuner to pull the trouble codes?

[@3DThaRapstar]

I can but dang bro, just running fine the day before no signs of nothing

[@terrywashington3206]

It's the steering wheel lock that need to be replaced but you have to take it to a dealership

[@jameslandrum3741]

Now the Break switch does go out alot.

[@MrMaro62]

Hahaha it’s funny you say the “would a Toyota do this” because it actually happened! This happened on my friends Toyota Highlander, shake the steering wheel and then turn the key while shaking it! Common issue

[@phillybred8580]

Try disconnecting the battery , then reconnect after 2 minutes

[@richardlord4132]

it is very common for the key not to turn if the locking steering to be under stress shake the steering wheel back and forth.

[@psy-chopps]

when i had this problem it was the metal prongs in the key fob not making connection to its battery. the w211 benz's have their own shit list of gremlins, ppl will say its the cars battery but its more likely its the fob battery. the easy way you can tell is most of the fobs have a little red light that flashes when its working, not flashing means dead fob battery most likely WHAT w211 E-CLASS OWNERS & BUYERS NEED TO BE AWARE OF IS THE BATTERY IN THE TRUNK IS A FIRE HAZARD!!!! DAM BATTERY POSITIVE IS 2 INCHES AWAY FROM THE CHASSIS!! A SOCKET FELL ON MINE, ARKED, KILLED THE WHIP WHILE DRIVING THEN CAUGHT THE CAR ON FIRE!!! just fixed it, rewired everything changed the fuses when its all working tho, that dam whip is so clean to ride, so comfortable and pretty sporty

[@romyguimary6]

Good cars maybe you just got a bad ignition or the key fob is that for the laser eye will not pick up in the condition

[@newtonraymond77]

Do you have a second key to try it? Though I doubt it was the key probably the ignition switch or module whatever it's called that you stick the key into. I hope by now you got it repaired. I currently own 3 Mercedes and many people don't understand that whenever you buy an older Benz make sure you can do at least some of the repairs yourself or else you will be giving away all your coins

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yes we tried it with two keys and nothing, they gave it a jump and said it was fine and not the battery we cut it off and it wouldn’t turn back on again

[@newtonraymond77]

@@3DThaRapstar there's a cable that goes from the transmission to the key fob holder, it's connected to the right you have to get to it and reattach it properly, sometimes it shifts out of place

[@BlowMoneyFast]

If u find out the solution can u let us know with a update Bc I’m having The same issue

[@anthobandz]

literally

[@jeremyjimenez8634]

Wiggle the steering wheel and also wiggle the shift nob forward more inn park worked on my e320 wagon

[@jeremyjimenez8634]

Of fix the key fab

[@jameslandrum3741]

I have a 1997 E320 with 074549 miles and no rust.

[@lrodrigu28mrmr]

Sound like you need to disconnect the wires by the spare tire my man and see if a module will wake up.

[@3DThaRapstar]

Will check that

[@furiouswolf777voodoo4]

Best shop in the bay area to lower my CLS550? Thanks Sac 916👍

[@3DThaRapstar]

Not sure bro, we used lowering links for my bro cls550 and CL and we did it ourself , it’s a pain but possible

[@furiouswolf777voodoo4]

@@3DThaRapstar Yup front is easy rear looks like I pain...Thank you for the quick reply love your channel best wishes to you😎

[@3DThaRapstar]

@@furiouswolf777voodoo4 yes thanks, and yeah to save a headache I would call around and see, because we did struggle with putting them on

[@bigogrobot]

I have a lot of knowledge of the car if you have any questions about it I can help you.

[@forrestxvii]

My hood latch pull is broke, how do I fix that? How much that cost?

[@robglobal1]

My e brake doesn't work...is it something I can fix myself?

[@hiepdinh8339]

Hi , I had a 2004 E320 . I was wondering why my car completely goes out of battery if I do not drive for two day . And the battery is brand new just replaced about a month ? What is the problem ? Please help ! Thank you !

[@YOUTUBEPUNISH]

I understand you

[@YOUTUBEPUNISH]

I get you by Justin hundred percent I’m feeling like happy about my been sometimes sometimes I’m like damn

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yeah it’s can run really good or it can be a headache

[@javiermoreno5593]

Bro did you even try jumping the battery it was most likley dead

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yeah we did it starts right up, but as soon as we turn it off, it goes out again and it’s not the battery tho

[@eclassbeezy5681]

I had a 320 great driving/riding car but a huge headache

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yes love the car, hate the problems lol

[@ParaBohn216]

Clean the key fob there’s a rfid sensor in the very front when that gets dirty or clogged with a piece of lint from the pocket you can’t turn the key

[@nicklindaman6671]

I'm having this problem now. What's the deal?

[@3DThaRapstar]

It could be anything, that’s the thing with these cars, check the battery first, if the key is working it could be the crank shaft censor

[@philreynolds6018]

maybe its the kmart steering wheel cover ?

[@3DThaRapstar]

It might be 🤣 who knows at this point

[@dperryman6]

its the key fob

[@michael_makhoul8716]

Brother the battery died it happened to my mums car a day ago

[@raiderbane1011]

I can't do the e class

[@IanBuell]

You can say it's a bad car - it's been a bad car for you. I'm not about BMW's anymore either. German quality is not a thing. Maybe at one time. Not anymore.

[@gahlyogu4570]

lol part when he starts getting mad

[@the1don461]

Man it was 560.00 on the oil 🛢 leak

[@3DThaRapstar]

Damn man that’s pretty expensive

[@jweezywooden4378]

ThEse are reliable AF like Frfr

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yeah I feel it, they are but the little headaches likes this is not good

[@matttagintsev4923]

Not true

[@PEGASEYE.]

I love my E320, easy car to fix up

[@theparrotchannel2625]

I am a Toyota and Honda fan anything less than that is not considered reliable to me everytime Mercedes breakdown it's 300-400 $600 ridiculous those cars are made for rich people to buy or lease new and then dumped on the used Market where people that think they want to look rich buy them and go broke trying to keep them up LOL

[@stlswagger]

On my 3rd w211. Manufacture owns a lot of fault so on the dealer for the maintenance schedule. My newest is a 2005 with 134k miles. Would have passed on it but the last owner changed the oil 4-5k miles and the glory of CARFAX shows all their other maintenance which was expensive. My last one has 112k miles. Was in an accident and I can see from the single car damage that the header was cracked. Sold it due to it being an engine out repair. Point is I would not buy the most reliable vehicle without a CARFAX or dealer history first. It's a great car if maintained

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yessir correct, from my experience tho, the radio or sound system is too quiet, and sadly the car left me stranded while driving due to a faulty fuel pump, the only car I ever got stranded in while driving it, but with that said yes they are pretty reliable

[@denysimo]

You’re using your CL550 key fob! Use the right key! Lol 😂

[@3DThaRapstar]

Man I wish I was 🤣 don’t know what’s wrong with this thing

[@denysimo]

@@3DThaRapstar The car’s just jealous because you have another ride. Get get her scanned while play some old skool Johnny Gill and I’m sure she’ll come around. Lol 😝

[@3DThaRapstar]

Lmfao 🤣🤣 yessir that just might work

[@josesegura6744]

Key battery dead?

[@3DThaRapstar]

It was a multiple on things, turns out it had some mechanical issues, they key ended up being good it was just like crazy stuff going on with it

[@doomedpizza-mg4ff]

Can you even tune these cars ???

[@3DThaRapstar]

Not sure but the amg ones yes

[@ismarmerdanovic1235]

Need a new key bro

[@memeco50]

Not even a rrrr rrrr rrrr or a click. What was it in the end?

[@3DThaRapstar]

Still don’t know bro I left it alone for a while, if it jumps it will start but they said it’s not the battery 🤔 so maybe ignition related

[@thomasmerilic6764]

E-class fob not working car battery may be dead

[@3DThaRapstar]

Tried that also it’s not the battery

[@TheIceberg380]

I've owned my E320 for 3 years. Best car I have owned in my life. I've owned 50 cars. My mileage is over 215K tell Toyota to piss off.

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yessir very solid cars. I loved mine, I just had electrical gremlins and a faulty fuel pump Ms minor things happen but yes it was great

[@kevinpantera4429]

Car has 2 batteries. I repeat two batteries. One in trunk. One under hood . Change them both out. Start your car. Take it to a shop have them check charging system WTF WAKE UP!!

[@3DThaRapstar]

Not the batteries lol

[@AKAFUBU1]

Shake the steering wheel at same time ..😅

[@careymcdowellthe3rd610]

Is the battery dead

[@3DThaRapstar]

It was a mixture of things bro battery included

[@iamher6422]

So a yr. has passed, how did you make out?

[@3DThaRapstar]

I did another update we got the car running good but it was a older model, I went and got a c300 to replace it with

[@iamher6422]

@@3DThaRapstar ok, but what was the cause..?

[@3DThaRapstar]

The ignition itself, the battery and crank shaft position sensor, it was a mixture of those

[@xraypluto5262]

Depends on what year you have. The E320 2002 and going back are much better because it’s less electrical wiring. You got the worst series. Fr fr.

[@POLO-PLAYA]

Key fob battery dawg!

[@3DThaRapstar]

Already tried it, changed it and still nothing

[@ericxxonvf]

@@3DThaRapstar Cl550 keyfob. Get the one for the e class.

[@HM-ke1qm]

My Camry has 370 thousand miles on it and it starts right up.

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yeah man love those Camry, damn near last forever

[@robadoba8497]

Did you ever figure it out?

[@3DThaRapstar]

Nope, I didn’t even take it in I got fed up with it lol

[@chrisasenov9764]

mine just needed a battery

[@3DThaRapstar]

Ok, that's what's up

[@NokiaHumanForm]

U got a golden Benz ornament?

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yessir, had it for a while now, pretty cool

[@John-yh7th]

E320 good cars but they are packed with problmes from tech to the bad speakers

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yessir

[@flyguy44man]

How did you fix it?

[@3DThaRapstar]

Didnt fix it yet lol I gave up on it for a min

[@flyguy44man]

@@3DThaRapstar so I seen one with 87k miles on it for 9k you think that’s a good deal?

[@juliuswilson134]

I’m riding on an e320 you just have a different model 1999 are the best last on before they start making those ugly headlights

[@3DThaRapstar]

I actually like the 04 headlights I feel like the older ones was to box like, the 04 model they slanted them and gave the car a little curves, but yes I knew this car was going to be like a love hate thing

[@jabrahamlopez]

Those are not reasons to buy a car.. Just Fix them and make it personal..

[@dirtyscavanger]

Did you ever find out what caused it??

[@3DThaRapstar]

Sadly no, may be the key fob itself but who knows I will let you know when I check up on it

[@cjbandz4993]

Bro it’s your battery if you haven’t figured it out when the. Battery die on these things that’s what happens

[@kenya7510]

This video is true

[@3DThaRapstar]

Thx 💯 I mean it can be a good car but it has its fair share of problems

[@carlosellerbe-j501]

i seen your lights on...

[@jan-erikgauksheim3749]

Jesus.... dead battery in car or dead battery in the Key.. happens to camerys to

[@AKAFUBU1]

Steering lock ....

[@robertmaynard7791]

It’s the key or battery trust

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yeah it was a mixture it was exactly the battery and the key and the crank sensor

[@juliuswilson134]

Bro it’s easy to Fix

[@kerrykelaher2607]

" put a new tumbler in your car and stop complaining !"

[@3DThaRapstar]

Not that easy fam, I wish

[@chrishawncoleman4885]

I have a 07 Lexus ES350 with 400k and it hasn’t had half the problems my 2011 Mercedes ML350 with 150k has. I love driving the Benz but it will never ever match the reliability of a Toyota product!

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yeasir that's facts, I also have a camry that I have not did a single thing but oil change

[@alejandrocasillas4744]

It's the battery...there's no power

[@3DThaRapstar]

That was some what correct but it ended up being some malfunctions also included with it

[@LORDFOOTAGE2020]

YOU DO KNOW THAT CAR 🚙 GOT 2 BATTERIES 🔋

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yessir thanks for the heads up tho

[@YOUTUBEPUNISH]

Like the key is not reading…I own c classes 2

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yeah it’s something like that

[@YOUTUBEPUNISH]

It’s not a s class they cut corners your right it’s no Toyota…I hate that little Bullshit that she and classes be doing it because they don’t put really would they gonna put an S class because it’s a cheaper Mercedes

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yeah that’s what I been trying to explain all video, it’s a solid car but no s class definitely

[@brandonwise7772]

Its yourbvoltage regulator....60 bucks...take your alternator out change it.

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yeah bruh it turned out to be a multiple of things but yes this was one of them

[@imadtanouticonta]

Time to ditch the W211

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yessir, the part I hate is that I own it, but yeah maybe time to sell it

[@andrew7589]

W210 is reliable like a Honda

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yeah I feel it they are, but way more headaches

[@andrew7589]

Turn the wheel

[@3DThaRapstar]

I tried that bro....update got a jump it started, they said it’s not the battery, turned it off it does it again

[@isaacrischer7611]

Theirs going to be issues with any car over time .

[@3DThaRapstar]

True, absolutely right 💯

[@007squirreldehne2]

Bad key fob man change batteries

[@tj31732]

An automobile is to get you from A-B. PERIOD!! Price, reliability, and most of all convenience Been saying this forever. NOTHING beats Toyota.

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yessir that’s why I got my 2020 camry

[@ronschroeder585]

If you have one car then yes it’s supposed to just get you to point A to B.... but some of us want more than just a a work runner!!! Some of us want luxury when we go places and to show off how hard we work... I don’t see anything wrong with just having a car that is strictly utilitarian but I also want extras.... with that being said just know what comes with the extras!!!! Great video brother!

[@3DThaRapstar]

Thanks bro

[@josemessi756.v8.]

Que aces 1 millones d kilómetros i.

[@Moneyteammelly]

Bro turn yo wheel step on brake it will release

[@3DThaRapstar]

I wish it was that easy

[@boyasia5874]

Maybe move your transmission all the way forward. And put your foot on the brakes. Yours must be a problem car. A bad rotten apple from a basket of good delicious ones. .good luck ..

[@vincentdevall3889]

All cars have problems

[@lirimuka6709]

hahahaha this is soooo stupid of you just check the key inside probably got some trash inside and Toyota got like metal keys yoo 🤣🤣 it's different

[@3DThaRapstar]

Nah come to find out it’s the starter battery and ignition why is it stupid did you watch the whole video? 💯

[@Maine232009]

Go get the right key thats the cl key stop playing..😭😭😭

[@3DThaRapstar]

Lol, I don’t have the CL anymore

[@carlosellerbe-j501]

damn battery dead.....duh bro

[@3DThaRapstar]

Nah bro it wasn’t that simple but I got a video coming soon about what happened

[@shereedaye3405]

Don't be defensive if folks don't agree with you..... You sound a little salty

[@3DThaRapstar]

Who me 🤣 I’m never salty I just share my opinion, I don’t want no one to agree I just put my experience on yt so people can be aware, my content is not that serious it’s just content, everyone car is different, some lemons some not some breakdown some don’t, I don’t care who agrees lol

[@mrboom303]

You must be new to Mercedes maybe buy a Tesla you can remote control it with your iPhone😊😅😅😅😅

[@3DThaRapstar]

Yep 💯

[@eddiemes5943]

Your battery is flat thats why.

[@3DThaRapstar]

No we tested it wasn’t the battery

[@arvinya1023]

You bought a bad 320 dose not mean every 320 is bad mine runs great !! Don’t listin to this guy last person to know about cars

[@3DThaRapstar]

No I bought it new from the dealership when I got it, mines just wasn’t so lucky, and I never said to listen to me this my experience only, I don’t come on KZbin to tell people about cars, just my own experience with them

[@kevinpantera4429]

Get a clue

[@jcmckinney3]

Check your key fob battery

[@3DThaRapstar]

We changed it before doing the video

[@jcmckinney3]

@@3DThaRapstar if you don't mind me asking what year is your e320?

[@3DThaRapstar]

It’s a 2004 but it runs fine one day and not fine the other day