Working on both Mercedes S Classes + A Snake in my Oven Featuring Austin!

[@carlrizzle4336]

someone said mismatched tires...def trip wheel speed sensor

[@MrCams2011]

carl rizzle when I got my Porsche Cayenne awd had mismatched tires causing shift issues and for shits and giggles I replaced all 4 matching and sure enough fixed problem!

[@ishaqalbusaidi8644]

That's true

[@carlrizzle4336]

@@stevewaller6577 exactly my thoughts...doesnt work no money lost

[@jimmysoto5066]

If you have different diameter tire each wheel will have a different implausible wheel speed in each.....

[@ppal19812]

I was going to just say the same. This looks like a speed sensor.

[@darnitproductions5945]

I wish i had a friend as loyal as Austin

[@Jddvs]

No more than you have invested, consult a specialist before you abandon it.

[@elitedelta9001]

Austin seems to be a good dude. Subing to his channel

[@romiehall8061]

I would be that friend for u

[@MASAudio]

You need all wheels and tyres to match and be the same sizes so the rolling radius is equal, even worn tyres mixed with new tyres will fudge it. That's why the implausible signals and abs errors are pinging up.. Hope that helps..

[@shostis]

True!

[@camhowe349]

Definitely agree with you

[@snoopy4390]

Might have something to do with Miss matched tires.

[@deade001]

True

[@treatnobleman7609]

Definitely does. It will f up a transmission.

[@TwentytenS4B8]

Wrong size or mixed size tires will cause garbled signals back to the computer as a smaller tire will rotate faster and a larger one will rotate slower etc. Can cause limp mode, and ABS faults.

[@Miralem208]

Battery could be low voltage and 4 matic is super sensitive to miss matched Tires

[@mexicanspec]

The white car doesn't have the 4-Matic.

[@redwood410]

I just bought my first copart rebuild because of you. A 2015 Mercedes GLK350 with 20k mileage. The subframe was trashed, oil pan busted, power steering(electric) trashed. No blown bags. No blown seatbelts. The frame rails are straight. I'm going to have 13k into a car worth 14k, But had fun with the rebuild. Tesla killed the resale on Mercedes. I have had fun ordering parts and spending time under a car on jack stands mulling over the meaning of life. I recommend a Covid rebuild for anyone bored with this pandemic... Oh yeah, we needed a new family car, my 2001 BMW X5 is getting passed down to my son, he will kill it in the next few years for sure. I usually drive my cars to the salvage yard at end of life. The GLK350 has about 25 years left in it. I'm happy with my investment. It is more valuable than 13k to me. It feels new...I'll be 70 when the GLK350 will need replacement...... WTF!!! Life moves too fast!!

[@richardkafka5625]

Great content Randy! I think you're real close on the Benz. Get the tires matched and I bet half the crap goes away.

[@davidturney9813]

Randy back away for a few days and go back to it. some sugestions on conments, I wish you luck and blessings, Keep Kicking.

[@naklor6731]

Hello from Switzerland, Regarding some issues regarding related to implausible speed of the gearbox (and going to limp mode), check your electronics modules along the ECU. I had a similar issue with my w211 and 5 days of debugging, including conductor plate change did nothing. I checked the modules themselves. Found the Esp module with 2 pins slightly corroded, checked it by being sure the connector was making proper connections and it make the errors intermittent. Basically, the module was going bad. Changed it and a pleasure to drive since. More simply, check every module that make faults. If pins are corroded, change it. If connector is in discutable shape, make it bright again and some conductor spray.

[@RenewUrMindEnt]

Hi Randy, the airmatic is caused by the mismatched tires. It can interfere with the abs system as well.

[@kevinmontoya7318]

Also he is using cheap airmatic struts with no ADS when he has the ADS button on

[@stejohno3477]

@@kevinmontoya7318 hes using stock ones

[@juha-mattihakala3518]

Yes, and trans slip also

[@kevinmontoya7318]

@@stejohno3477 on one side the driver. While the passenger is rebuilt with no ads

[@kevinmontoya7318]

@@curtisj2165 yeah. When its parked and say for some reason the car is on an slope on one side itll lower its self. And when ever you open the truck the rear of the car lowers for your convenience

[@baitse7676]

The compressor probably isn't making enough pressure. My airmatic compressor failed shortly after replacing struts. If the pump is failing, and takes to long to build pressure, you'll get an error message too.

[@C0RR2P73D]

Airmatic? more like problematic!

[@jrsgarage7211]

Sorry Randy I know the feeling! Do this remove the new computer u just installed and install the old one! See if the codes you didn't have before goes away!!!

[@shanemc5136]

That's what I was about to say, plus he need to check all the wires

[@SamVance]

JR'S Garage I think it’s the wrong computer.

[@TwentytenS4B8]

Or the new computer was functioning properly allowing the already existing problems to come to light. I still think his implausible wheel speed faults are due to the junk tires that are on the car. Also, I am fairly certain major modules like TCU's need to be coded to the car with dealership level software. They are not plug and play.

[@ekarabardak]

Hang in there Randy, I think the old computer needs to go back in. Once fixed this S class needs a cut and polish, then install the facelift lights on it. Good opportunity to do a collab with Car Wizard!

[@centurion1015]

Don't give up, review everything, it will be a fantastic car when its done!

[@retroarcade1up]

You and Austin make a great team and also great content. Keep him in your videos 👍

[@r.e.krealestate23]

Bro I give you all respect for fight for this car keep pushing god bless

[@georgehoy5144]

A local Hydraulic line shop should be able to repair your Mercedes power steering line.

[@eatont9999]

Randy, it really helps to know how the systems in the car work together when troubleshooting an issue. Having owned several of the W220 cars like this one, often a single sensor, broken wire, terminal, etc will throw a host of codes. I invested in a STAR system and it has helped me solve many issues with my vehicles. Look for the common connection between the codes and not so much the codes themselves. Also, get the tire and rim sizes matched or you will have codes thrown. TCM also needs to be coded to the vehicle if you have not done so; else it will be in limp mode.

[@stacyboots1818]

I'd take a break from the car and get that damn snake out of the stove. Thanks for the video.

[@jamdc2000]

only Alex from LegitStreetCars can help you mate, it wont be cheap; but you need someone with good experience with 'ol mercs

[@neilmurphy845]

Ya or Mercedes source

[@TwentytenS4B8]

Alex can absolutely fix it. The guy was a Mercedes tech for ten years or so.

[@lessanders38]

Floating grounds will do this kind of stuff with computer equipment and your working on basically a computerized car,what I mean by a floating ground is you will experience voltage on ground of the car. It should be 0 volts on ground , the electronic circuits run on any wear from -5volts to + 5 volts and 12 volts so if your grounds have any kind of voltage on them it will it will screw up the signal voltage to the computers .

[@dennyheitzer9457]

I have worked on radiology systems for over 45 years and, from experience, I'd look at connections, both power, grounds AND CONNECTORS. When there are many problems, connections are the culprit. The above info is where I look first, but also the signal connectors. Seat/reseat all connectors 3 or 4 times to clean them up.The water damage at the beginning is still an issue. Ienjoy all your videos.

[@ArnaudShanghai]

Your channel is really interesting. And you are good at explaining what you are doing on those cars. Keep it up!

[@ahmedherzellah7569]

Randy... you can do it, and I want to see this car going back to the road. You can do it.

[@thefrenchruraldream8069]

Randy don’t give up you always get it sorted in the end 👍🏻. Take a break from the S500 and work on another car. You will get it sorted out just need to be in the right head space 👍🏻👍🏻😁😁. So glad I found this channel always keeps me entertained and I love what you guys get up to over there in the USA 🇺🇸 😊😊

[@jimmyjimjims7483]

Sounds like your battery is going bad, those Mercs go nuts when they start to get low voltage

[@TwentytenS4B8]

Yup German cars get really pissed off if they don't get the proper voltage.

[@grzegorztrzebinski6661]

when you have different wheel/tire size you will be have different speeds on wheels sensors. For computer is problem...

[@rjft7003]

ABS sensors, mismatch tires and alignment issues can deploy the error codes.

[@TwentytenS4B8]

He didn't get the new tires mounted yet so the car still has the mismatched junk ones on it that is most likely the source of the wheel speed sensor faults.

[@hgn98009]

Thanks for the interesting channel. I think that you should order the parts for the gearbox on the S500. While you wait for those you should fix the S430, enjoy it on a road trip perhaps. When you are satisfied with the S430 you should take a deep breath and dive in to the S500 again, fix the gearbox computer and put on matching tires, perhaps borrowed from the S430. If that doesn't fix the car it is time to cut your losses. The W setting for the gearbox on a Mercedes is for Winter, it doesn't let you use 1:st gear and probably makes gear shifts smoother and at lower rpm, all in order to ensure grip on icy roads. Even the rear wheel drive Mercedes is fun to drive on snow and ice since the ASR (Anti Slip Regulation) lets you drift nicely while placing you in the direction you want to go.

[@sydneywearing1122]

You really love hearing your voice nowadays

[@donwint4872]

You need monkey wrench Mike

[@spares100]

Dear Randy, don´t give up is great content!!!, just install the new set of tires and all the abs ligts and so on will go out, the speed sensors got crazy because they got diferent lectures on each wheel. You should contact Mercedessource I´m shure he can Help you out with the Airmatic. Also you should turn of the Active Damping System (ADS) thats the button with the 2 red Dots, I beliewe the new ones you bought came with out this feature. Keep the good work!!!

[@fawwazmasana7056]

Randy, I had a few Mercs before, the transmissions normally does start acting up after some time. Normally the valves in the gearbox gets stuck to the valve body which does cause it to get stuck in a gear. After I serviced it myself and took it on a shakedown run driving it real hard hitting the rev limiter in every gear and warming everything up, the codes clear up and the car shifts properly again. Its a crazy thing owning a Merc but it is a very fun experience.

[@markt9438]

Randy ,You can patch the line with a steel tube and 2 hose clamps ! Easy fix !!! Dude Take care

[@jaymckinnon8387]

Typical flood car electrical nightmares not a Mercedes problem . It will never end .

[@q135980]

I would focus on the ABS wiring and sensors if you wanted to go forward with the white car, ABS/ESP/ASR/BAS faults will result in associated modules incurring faults such as the ETC/EGS(Transmission Control Module), AirMatic, PCM, and Front SAM. The ETC faults must be cleared to bring the transmission out of limp mode as well. If you dont assess the ABS wheel speed sensors and connectors/wiring at all four corners, then you will continue to be frustrated by all the faults resulting from the ABS wheel speed sensors being pontentially faulty or damaged due to flood water or having corrosion at the connectors or wiring. I would look at wheel speed signals as well to narrow down the culprit of the ABS issues. You're doing great, keep it up Randy!

[@tony_25or6to4]

Oh! Check the ground strap. Clean the contact points and tighten. Maybe add an auxiliary ground strap.

[@chadrowley6933]

I know your feeling. I bought a ml55 2001 amg and I had to put a used engine in it but it was worth every penny! Oh I also had to re do my transmission. But it was worth it cause it runs great now.

[@montyholland3357]

I enjoy watching your house videos

[@steveedwards1072]

I feel your frustration. Made a pretty good living in a shop for quite a while. I had those “cars” too. It’s good that you know when to say enough. Austin Carr.....cool guy! Really looking forward to his work. Subbed to him as well. Stay safe and have a good one.

[@MvP4eVa1]

Don’t stop, keep going at it. I have a great time watching you figure it out. Just for content. Keep buying and selling other cars. But keep the Benz for entertainment .. don’t give up, is fun watching you get frustrated . lol

[@realandfakedusdat4031]

you can try a few things. 1: 4 the same size rims and tires 2: check all fuses every time 3: Start the car, then with your steering wheel all the way to the left, then all the way to the right, then your abs and your airmatic message will go away. 4: battery check 5: disconnect battery for 30 minutes

[@ridgwayr27]

focus should be on getting an expandable metal building at AAR HQ. You have a great truck and trailer, don't trade those away. Forget about getting a replacement for the Corvette, once the litigation is sorted out. If you want a personal car, keep one of the cars you're fixing, like the S430. I personally would like to see what the long-term issues are in having an S430, or a Marauder. Suggest moving the S500 to Weird Beard, if he'll accept the car. He does a great job on picking up where you leave off. All the very best wishes, Rand.

[@willoverkill8461]

House looks 90% less ghetto without the chainlink fence, I like it. And I just bought a Karcher surface cleaner to do the same to my driveway, tired of waving the wand back and forth forever, didn't realize Ryobi made one too, but show us the end result! Probably best to put some sealer on the concrete, it'll make any spills easier to clean up.

[@1995RangeRover]

It sat in water so it seems to have gremlins. Sell it to someone who loves it and won't mind putting more work into it.

[@sethdbourne]

I feel your pain, 2 steps forward and 5 back really gets you defeated.

[@wwz1011]

Another reason to start sticking with just a couple of brands. There are a ton of F150s out there, you have owned several. Repairing and reviving a Co-Part F150 would make great content that many would relate to. Could even have a few part outs to help supply parts for your builds.

[@pater429]

You should build a tornado shelter under the driveway, and use it as a mancave... put another layer of concrete on it!

[@BTMVLOGS]

That’s a easy fix I own / owned a few s500 n have done all the work myself they really easy cars to work on

[@AGLP1975]

Hi Randy. All the fault codes are from the same cause, the ABS control module. The ABS receive the speed signal from each wheel and uses the CAN Bus to share that information with the engine control module, the transmission control module, the dash, and so on. The TCM need the speed information for shifting, and the ECM needs that information for the fuel injection cut off in desacceleration. Maybe, as many people said, the mismatch tyres are confussing the ABS module, because for the ABS Module, each wheel has a different speed. Put the S430 wheels in the S500, clear the codes and go for a test drive. If the fault continues, maybe the replacement ABS module is bad or you have a problem with the wiring. Best wishes from Uruguay.

[@FullSelfDrivingPhilly]

wheres samracc. phone a friend lol if he cant help us then no one can lol!!

[@ducethetruth7460]

I'd like to see South Main Auto fix this.

[@jackmead6166]

Randy You need to do good choices for you and your business. You helped me come to terms with a choice that I had made back in 2016 when I got rid of a 2002 Grand Cherokee Overland that I LOVED........It was Daimler Chrysler with 274,000 miles on it with an all original drive train..........I still miss it but You have helped me move on Thank You!!!!!!!!

[@gh5588]

Great quality content Randy. Love the format and the new truck is ace!

[@Davie88888]

on my vag witch is similar, mismatch tires would throw up errors with wheel speed. this could also be messing with the height adjustment. get the tires sorted then clear codes and try again

[@adelabuzenah7772]

Randy, man, you are one of the most insistent people DON'T GIVE UP. If I were you, believe me, leave it for a week or two, then come back to work on it in a good mood. By the way, I had a problem like this in an e200 and it was showing a lot of codes similar to the ones that appeared to you and the solution was to return Programing the burning abs computer, of course, after replacing it, and in the case of the s-class, it is the computer with the $ 70.

[@montyholland3357]

So is Austin on the payroll? He should be for all the work he does

[@johnobenetah4852]

A real heart attack car, And a poisonous snake in the house! What a situation? COURAGE!! 🐶🐶🐶

[@josephnovella3589]

I agree... time to "drop back 10 and punt" that MB down the road...

[@entropyfan5714]

It'd be interesting to see what it actually takes to get all the lights off on the s500, with a rundown at the end.

[@montyholland3357]

That hose is what Flex Tape is for. LOL

[@paulmckinney6163]

Randy, we're too far in to stop now... Famous WWII reference, when asked to surrender by the Germans, the American commander sent a one word reply.... NUTS!

[@kingjimbo4612]

My back hurts watching you pull that fence!!!

[@alexm8922]

Austin is awesome.

[@fallon55]

You are now a real shade tree mechanic.

[@johnguerard1355]

Sounds like a good time to collaborate with Legit Street cars on KZbin.

[@olaffothehaggar3239]

legit street is not going to do the job for him!! Lol

[@keelphoto]

You are making great progress and I am learning a lot Thanks!

[@gregcromer8406]

I wonder if Austin is Amish or Mennonite? They are hard, dedicated workers with a kind heart.

[@juandominguez5487]

At least you got the suspension fix on the white Mercedes. At this point I would send it down the road. And fix the other one. Good luck Randy

[@timbowhite3159]

Good Afternoon My Good Friend Randy Of Auto Auctions Rebuilds & God Bless You & All Of You're Whole Family This Afternoon From You're Good Friend Timbo White

[@BLahBLahBLahBLah584]

Do you pay Austin for the work he does

[@christophermason1574]

With respect that's between Austin and randy nothing to do with anyone else

[@olivierauberger]

Full benefits and 401k

[@awesomedadinensenada8624]

Reject it and move on randy!!!

[@brian395]

I think he should be getting a percentage of that KZbin Take since he's doing all your work

[@edwardduffin3477]

Sell it

[@serbfonker]

I was getting the same airmatic visit workshop error, the suspension were fine but i could not switch gears. Changed the conductor plate with new oil and filter. It worked no more error.

[@davidturney9813]

Hey you the man, keep the CAR faith.

[@Bear_83]

Cut your losses. It's been fun watching.

[@Kowalski401]

Go for it and fix it...don’t let it beat you!

[@1954JDavies]

Time to call Monkey Wrench Mike and have him give it a shot

[@KEV180Y]

BIN IT❗️

[@robertross804]

your new place nice when u dont hear the toilet next door

[@shawnchadwick4943]

And find a local Merc guy or Alex from Legit Street Cars. Would love to see you fix it.

[@Drtbiker88]

double check the ride height sensors at each corner of the car, especially the right side.. might have some luck with them. Theyre slightly tucked in the corner of each wheel well.

[@igortretsnom]

I had an s class with multiple problems. Fixed it by trading it for a 1931 model a Ford that has a total of 6 wires and no computers.☺

[@mexicanspec]

That was a good trade.

[@Saddletramp1200]

Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz, TK drives Demons, You must make amends. You have the skills Randy. Good Job :)

[@salutingson2621]

we dont come to watch you do new things we come to watch you do a video on the plate as long as we see you

[@TOM-C.]

Next project, pulling out that dead tree on the left of your property! lol

[@Shishizurui]

Scotty Kilmer warns us everyday about European Luxury cars - gotta say you did try with this one.

[@ridgwayr27]

Also Monkey Wrench Mike might like the S500.

[@concreteguy2756]

To reset abs you have to turn the key to on pos then rotate steering wheel all the way left then right and light should go out

[@daviddelgado5954]

Hi Randy, so sorry about the tornado in your area. Maybe its time to think about build something that can give some protection to your cars, like a open gage with big metal roof, just to give an idea, I hope you don't loose too much money with the hail damage,Good luck! :)

[@BillAnon]

I think it would be pretty entertaining to see you chase down every gremlin in that car, just to prove that it is possible.

[@joaniecampbell6413]

Randy just a fyi. Mismatched and different size tires could be your biggest problem. It will cause speed sensors to read faulty which sets off a slew of problems.

[@topher4730]

Great job on the fence! Nope to your animal problems, No a thank you. Hopefully, when you build the shop Randy you can re pour the cement on the driveway too. Austin is a great friend.

[@martinmoore8730]

I'd park it for a month or so and think it over, I also like some of the things the other fans are saying, best of luck my man.

[@haydenuk02]

Excellent work and thanks for the content Edited stay safe

[@Tillbilly]

Ditch it and move one , full send to the scrap yard

[@jeremybevan5946]

second hand parts are sometimes faulty and you need to consider that when you replace them and still have a problem. also the wheels need to be the same size or that will through a fault code because they spin at different speeds!

[@onetwobridge]

You have still got the awd Mercedes going for you. Hope everything works out.

[@wyattgrummert9183]

You should do a towing video with your new truck

[@red58impala]

If Austin is up to it, and you're not ready to give up completely on the white MB, let him work on the Mercedes for content on his channel. It would give him some content and you extra time to work on other vehicles. If he doesn't, or you're ready to give up on the car, send it back through the auction.

[@johnalm9238]

Time To Take a Walk away And Go Back at It Later

[@jesusjardon9144]

Randy, take off the hose and take it to a Hydraulic hose company. They can cut and splice it for you.

[@The98deville]

Before you give up reach out to Monkey Wrench Mike