I WON a $350 2002 Mercedes S500 from IAA Auction!! Run and Drive??

[@garagenextdoor807]

Before you change those struts, replace the valve block first, thats with the compressor behind the front bumper on the right side of the car, OR theres a level sensor in the back in the middle that supports the rear, check that to make sure its not messed up! hope that helps.

[@davidmeskhi8446]

I really recommend you clean the cabin air intake. The intake at the top of the engine, below the windshield. If not cleaned in case of rain or a wash, if you have leaves stuck in the gutters, it will just flood the whole electronics system. It is most probably filled with leaves like the trunk was

[@icepop54367]

Everyone neglects this department. I knew someone that complained that the gutters "collected too many leaves" that's literally how it works

[@InfiniteBumblebee337]

Under the passenger floor mat, lift the panel and there is a power lug you can jump to to unlock the trunk

[@jayy.cls6]

Edward Beaumont the more you know o:

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

Word yo

[@michaelwilliams9663]

Randy, I give you so much credit. Your A hard worker man trying to get this Mercedes going in the middle of the night. Props to you man. You'll get it right.

[@matthewsorensen2147]

Just take a trailer every time you go to Copart.

[@scliradalandsman8201]

I am very Impressed with your Mechanical ability to get a non running car going in 24 hours!! Love it.

[@rsprockets7846]

Hell yeah, much better than. Kent. Aka. MERCEDESSOURCE

[@iambryce]

i love how he said shes a dirty girl and shes sitting FLAT on the ground LOL

[@krystalcardenas1716]

The Mercedes air suspension is supposed to raise instantly and there is a button on the dash board that shows the car you would have to push it it will then raise otherwise the suspension is totalled

[@Jerms995]

Coilover conversion

[@hendrikwagner5957]

In most cases it’s the compressor. Or, in this case, a worn out shock.

[@hendrikwagner5957]

Btw, on a Mercedes, it’s not an option not to fix the air suspension, the ride comfort is just great. No coil over would even remotely match that ride comfort.

[@ivanbottom6871]

@@hendrikwagner5957 well you know those are a bunch of hacks, modify rather than fix properly.they are also the ones that think big dually tires and wheels with raised suspension allows a 1/4 ton pickup to haul 14 k pounds.

[@turbomustang8417]

There is a 50amp fuse in the fuse box behind the right side strut tower.

[@racerboy2212]

Poor old gal is rough!! I hope you can get it up and running and flip her! I’m a huuuuuge MB owner and fan!

[@augustbaby8254]

Same here and definitely want to get my hands on a S600 or S500

[@undertakerfire7810]

This one will clean up fine, they are pretty solid cars..

[@hemi255]

@@augustbaby8254 I got one

[@manowaari]

That Mercedes is so cool! Here in Finland 97% of that aged Mercedes are all rusted away.

[@obeidabdallah9394]

Suomi🇫🇮

[@bigelvis1485]

I’ve had friends who’ve owned these and they aren’t very reliable from this era. Good luck my friend.

[@rafikoumimou3503]

last time i was this early Randy had 2 rx8's

[@shanewhelan4155]

Rafikou Mimou damn that brings me back I remember finding the channel when he got the s600

[@rafikoumimou3503]

@@shanewhelan4155 yeah the channel gained lots of subs bcuz of the s600

[@elijahplayz8544]

I remember I first saw him when he had the z

[@Cher007]

The big fuses are ANL and Mini-ANL Type. These are easily accessible through Car audio shops.

[@chrisdelgado3530]

Your videos are getting better and better. From beginning to end you did your best to revive the Mercedes. Great job!!!!!! Keep videos like this going.

[@tjbohanan]

Randy, I’ve gotta give you props. There’s no exclusion with you. You try and rep fellow you tubers to the best of your abilities. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. I can honestly say that the Goonz used to be my absolute favorite ‘tubers. Now, I can honestly say that I enjoy your videos much more. Your honesty, your vision, and your determination to get the job done is what it’s about! Keep these videos up man! Thanks for doing what you’re doing bro!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

That is a monumental comment sir! 🙏

[@tjbohanan]

Auto Auction Rebuilds It’s all you man. I’m just keeping it real! Please don’t change anything. Knowing the cost breakdown (or us being nosy) is very important (to me) when watching these videos. I do the same as you but on a much smaller scale. Stay safe out there Randy!

[@karlmuller44]

And with all the stuff going on, he’s still keeping it friendly - I’m not offended by people speaking their minds but i still like Randy’s effort to keep it friendly and thus having a positive attitude :)

[@aaronturner1072]

Big ol Benz...brings back memories of the last S class you had. Not sure this one is worth going full tilt but the price cant be beat and she isnt too rough. Maybe concentrate on suspension and exhaust over anything cosmetic but could still be a winner. BTW resist any temptation to wash the engine. Remember what happened last time you put water to a Merc's engine!

[@SadMadWolf]

Love the Marauder's instrument cluster in the intro. Thank you for your continued content, I certainly would've given up on this Benz long before you did, considering all the blown fuses. It's hilarious to me that it sounds like an old pickup truck with straight pipes. Lucky is also a funny guy and I'm enjoying his appearances in your videos. And kudos to John for his services as well.

[@thechillguyn862]

This takes me back when you use to have the black one good times😭

[@mennoboon8037]

Dont just keep starting it you know the starter motor doesnt like that😅 But Nice you got it running again👍

[@mexicanspec]

I was thinking the same thing. These cars are not like real cars from before. If they don't start fairly quickly, they aren't going to. I don't get why people keep the starter going for that long on these fuel injected cars.

[@icepop54367]

@@mexicanspec okay he really didn't do it that long I've seen worse calm down

[@mexicanspec]

@@icepop54367 You think I am excited or what?

[@icepop54367]

@@mexicanspec Mexican Spec it's not even your car... And he didn't crank it long . If you think that'll destroy the starter then you've never worked on a car in your life. Unless Mercedes makes God awful starters (220k on this one original) a starter will never fail from being cranked too long. Go on KZbin find KZbinr "Jay smart" and find his video called "junkyard lexus gs300 abuse"

[@mexicanspec]

@@icepop54367 Please tell what is the point of cranking a car like this for more than 10 seconds when it doesn't start. You seem to be an expert mechanic, unlike everybody else, so please tell us why it would start after the 10 second mark. Keep in mind he kept cranking it over and over again with the same result. How many cranks do you think this starter has left after 220,000 miles, Mr. Mechanic?

[@bigalsbikeandauto]

Randy you’re killing it with the content lately! Love seeing you with another W220...

[@charger19691]

Many folks out there would of gave up long ago on this poor Mercedes, you kept pushing on and didn’t give up. I just got to respect that! Good job man!

[@mr.niceguy3572]

Nothing better than a video from AAR! Stay safe Randy and keep up the great work!

[@tolnaijani]

That "Heureka" moment when it started running :D Great job, Randy!

[@rossfield8850]

Midnight fuse fixing, hat off to ya love your devotion. These were so well built back in the day.

[@sebastianlarcherdebrito6048]

Hey Randy, you also need to put a new battery in it. That will help some too

[@mohamedmehrez7726]

Randy ...you got the beast...one of best German cars ...enjoy it

[@davidcaruso9123]

Is this Hoovie’s hoopties second channel! Lol Nice

[@lilmojo4life]

hoovie cant work on cars

[@Javon1689]

@@lilmojo4life hoovie is worthless all he does is buy cars and somebody else fixes them

[@lilmojo4life]

@@Javon1689 we dont watch hoovie to see him work on cars fool

[@goldfox177]

MoJO though he does help from time to time lol don’t know if he gets more in the way though

[@uptown8892]

Randy your car sounds like Christine, LMAO.

[@jeffscomp]

Maybe it is Christine 🙂😈

[@bigelvis1485]

😂 So true

[@DB1Journeys]

Just watched that movie Saturday night....shitter!

[@Ivanwithcali]

i love that movie named my first car christine a red 5.7 jeep grand cherokee

[@phillipjohnson512]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@glennfields8121]

I have to give you praise. I wouldn't have had the patience to do what you did and would have given up way before you. Good job Randy.

[@7HeadsCustoms]

Glad to see you actually working on a car this time around. This is why I subscribed, thank you.

[@stephenknott5481]

Another steal Randy , that’s got to be worth $2500 at least once you’ve got it sorted. Another good car for the channel 👍🚗

[@tajachris3375]

2 of my favorite KZbinrs! Nice vid

[@kevindoxey]

Your videos are "the bomb" now with these cheap cars and fixing them!!!! I love it!

[@samgrabel8648]

That key is a replacement that style of key did not make its appearance till 09. The real factory key would be black and plastic

[@mrodriguez4829]

sam grabel I had a 2006 E-500 with that exact same key. I believe Mercedes had that key or key-design since the early 2000s with a slight change in 2009 or so. Some S-Class MB’s even had a credit-card style key that didn’t last long either.

[@samgrabel8648]

M.A Rodriguez did you buy it new I bought a new Benz e320 cdi in 06 off the dealer lot it came with 2 black keys and did I lost a key in 09 and it was replaced from the same dealer ship with one with the chrome for $600 programd I want the matching key but thay told me I couldn’t get that model of key any more. All that was being peduced was the black and chrome key

[@samgrabel8648]

The change came in 08. Is when I started to notice the chrome key on courtesy cars

[@samgrabel8648]

But than it normally takes a few years for it to trickle down the model line

[@vornamenachname5589]

Thats right, but the plastik of the original key is poor quality and breaks usually. so if you buy a replacement from mercedes you get the later key-model with the chrome.

[@AlexTrain5249]

Those air springs are $1000 EACH. The compressor is around $550. Aside from those things which are a common problem with W220s, that M113 V8 sounds GLORIOUS.

[@richardkafka5625]

Great video Randy! Good work going thru everything the way you did. Can't wait for the next one! Thank you for keeping the content going thru the "Situation"! Great to have something new to watch!

[@zeeawan917]

It sounds like a muscle car 😂

[@matthewsorensen2147]

Really not my muscle car

[@kevinmontoya7318]

Its a 5.0 v8 and gets to 60 in 6 seconds

[@cambrown__]

@@matthewsorensen2147 no one asked

[@HotRod9967]

and will attract every cop for miles lol

[@DmDetails]

Legit lol

[@scottman117]

You’re such a champ uploading all these videos lately during this COVID! Such an awesome distraction. Thank you!!

[@Senseless-vf3dp]

Randy thought it was funny when you first tried to start it up at the house you keep pumping the gas petal like that was going to make a difference in a fuel injected motor 😜 . Turning the motor over so much you would have had more content on how to replace a starter, lol at least you got her running.

[@ntinosanast]

Perfect 👌 this is the best kind of videos!!! Big fun from Greece.

[@danieln1609]

Hey Randy, first time commenting. I been watching your vids and this is a great learning experience. Great buy on the Benz. A lot of work needed though. Keep up the great vids.

[@PKDionysus]

Boy have I been waiting for this one! I feel like I've come full circle with you, Randy. The very first video I ever watched was of the ill fated S600. Really looking forward to the video. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@karlmuller44]

P.K Dionysus Same here ✌️ and although a V 12 is always something special, I’d say the 500 is the one to get with the 220 chassis- the difference in power is not that big (as long as you’re talking pre-facelift models) and cost of maintenance are so much lower with the V8, plus, the M 113 is a very reliable engine - still, an old neglected S-Class is always a lot of work and probably not a cheap ride if you’re just looking for a beater..

[@dimitrysAutobody]

Randy I bet some one tried jumping the car and blow all those fuses

[@mikepriceup]

Man that was a great video. Love those older Mercedes. Would like to see you make it close to perfect. Shouldn't cost 1000.00 maybe 1500.00 to get it back to its former glory. Just a thought

[@wd4246]

Last s class winning video has now 1.2 million views.. This one should too.. Let's goo👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tanyanesmith7946]

enjoyed it randy dont worry about those haters keep doing what you do GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU FAMILY I WATCH YOU HUBER MAN AND YOU NEW A GUY THAT FLIPPED CAR NOT MUCH WRONG WITH TEIM GREAT JOB MAN BEEN WATCHING YOU FOR ALONG TIME KEEP DOING IT

[@mrnjfriedman]

Randy, Excellent job today working on the S500! I know you will get it operating properly. Good Luck

[@Overtakergarage]

At the Mercedes dealership where I worked they couldn’t give those cars away

[@jackasmaryan1776]

Those fuses in the footwell can be found at some autozones also

[@TOM-C.]

Randy, as a mechanic/car vloger/rebuilder, you should have a seperate tool pack for the road that includes whatever tools, and fluids you deem necessary or might need on the road or at the auction sites. That pack should always be restocked, and ready to go. Even if you are just out, and about, the kit should always be with you, if nothing else you can help someone else in need.

[@patricapearson1008]

Randy I was pleasantly surprised the car actually started!! Lucky you were brave to ride because that's a " stuck on the side of the road car" 😨

[@jeremychaneyfield3201]

Patrica Pearson lmao

[@SulikTrucker95]

can you believe me that in Crimea (i live there) this W220 (any model in different condition, mostly bad with 400k miles on it) costs 5k-10k US dollar, for 15-16 yo Mercedes. This car holds its value

[@billa2967]

Just a suggestion, you have a beautiful truck and new trailer. So bring that trailer, and a prepared (go) kit, with all the stuff you might need, that you can put in the bed of your truck. Sure try to drive it home, but if you keep the trailer, and your tools and liquids, with your truck, and you’ll be prepared for any situation.

[@montyholland3357]

Lol. That's not Oklahoma Dirt..... That's Texas dirt!! LOL

[@sidroniorodriguez3540]

Randy the more you work on your cars the more we all will enjoy your videos more. Still love you brotha keep it up.

[@christianw4151]

Well done More Videos from s500 back to life Stay healthy

[@Degenerate2099]

Thanks for this video! I'm looking into buying an 06 of this model. At least I know what to look out for if I do! Thanks for all the great content and hopefully we see this girl see happier running days when you sort her out!

[@Viper-vn1cc]

I forgot how good those panthers sound

[@guruoo]

Somebody had the back seat out, when they tried to put it back misaligned, pinched that heavy red power cable into metal, which blew the 150A fuse in the front main fuse panel 14:00 . BTDT!

[@WhipzByBlue]

Another score for the Auto Auction King! 🏁

[@200hit]

I know the neighbors are like WTF!! Good luck

[@jeremyryan770]

Great video mate👍 Keep putting in the hard yards and you will make it through this crisis. Cheers from down under.

[@marmao78]

One of your best videos was with Porsche and BMW. I would love it if you can do another project with one of those cars. Congratulation on the great vídeos. A big fan from Brazil.

[@mussegt]

I have W220 too. It is 2002 end of year facelift model. 3.2 liter CDI turbo diesel. The last inline 6 until 2005. They did change it 2006 to V6 OM642 3 liter and it isn't as good as my OM648. V6 have more problems (for example timing chain and oil cooler seals) and consumes more diesel plus not much more power. I have personal experience of that V6. I had 2006 W221 S-Class and 2013 CLS Shooting brake which I crashed in Poland and it went also to Copart here in Finland. 2008 Merc came sane again and did change that V6 to back to inline 6, thank You Mercedes!

[@johnl3230]

Loved these cars when they came out, still like them but seem like a maintenance nightmare now.

[@undertakerfire7810]

The car I probably know most about!👍 nothing like it it’s still king..

[@JoeSmith-rb9mq]

Cool to see u and lucky hang out

[@Lifetime1776]

Randy Good Job in bring the ol S500 I wan to c more content on this possibly like a series 1-5 or something to keep Us watching

[@Freediver1976]

Nice work man, have been subscriber recently stay safe and hope this soon over with covid 19.

[@mattg7952]

I saw the problem when the radio turned on. Hooptie status 💯

[@sberryscake]

in the style of dr. frankenstien... ITS ALIIIIIIVE! LOL I LOVE that feeling when you bring it to life. :-)

[@Bear_83]

Randy I won at a PA copart unseen a '05 C240 4matic Friday for 500/820 out the door. Salvage as of 4/07/20. R&D damage side pic show driver side door slightly dent pillars rockers look not damaged but unseen though till I get there to get it tomorrow

[@rioalexbrasil]

The car is destroyed but "it has a really nice chrome key" ? LOL

[@karlmuller44]

Rio Supremacy don‘t know about the cost in the U.S., but in Germany a genuine new key like this is about 250 Euros - so considering the price Randy paid for the car itself, the fact that someone spend the money to buy a new oem MB key for it is quite a big deal ^^

[@mrodriguez4829]

Those chrome keys have been around a long time and are quite durable. My 2005 key looks brand new and yes, it’s silver like his.

[@karlmuller44]

M.A Rodriguez 2005? In Europe / Germany the chrome key was introduced for the 2007 model year with the facelift of the 211 chassis in June of 06 - sure you got an original key(fob)?

[@BadaBing.UCF30]

@@karlmuller44 $350 over here.

[@rioalexbrasil]

@@karlmuller44 So prob the price of the key is higher than the car itself LOL

[@loustrau1532]

The neighbors must love you guys.

[@scliradalandsman8201]

Great Video Randy!! Very Exciting.

[@craigclarke8596]

Fair play for sticking with it and getting it going . When it’s all sorted it’ll be a great car to drive 👍🏻

[@imoey4129]

Isn’t it kinda weird there’s that many blown fuses? Maybe the last person tried so weird wiring?

[@Boosterxaerox]

iMoey probaly the naked cable of the battery

[@ivanbottom6871]

not weird when you consider it sat in water a while.

[@williamm3820]

Nice video, really enjoyed your calm enthusiasm

[@chronoboat11]

Randy I so love it when you get a car how you RedLine every car you get!!! We love. How your brilliant knowledge on how to best RedLine and trash your cars. Its amazing!!!! How do you do it???? We take bets on it in a local betting pool. Keep it up Randy we love it!!!!

[@stevec5000]

They sell 150 A fuses for car stereo amps so a car stereo store might have them and they are 3 for $9.99 Prime on Amazon.

[@miguelcastellanos286]

Hey Randy love your Channel I kinda like that you and Lucky became good friends probably cause you guys are my favorite you tubers 👍 keep up the great work you guys.

[@mussegt]

You can jumstart car from passenger side footwell. Take carpet off then take styrox block off and screw aluminium plate off. There is + connector which You can use for jumpstarting the car. I've done that one time when car inspector left car lights on and after work I tried to open doors but battery was empty and trunk didn't open with key luckily door did open with key.

[@zimmersgarage1312]

Great to see John again

[@joedpl]

Thank you

[@tomc.2808]

All the neighbors want to know what is going on - is a very good statement...:-)))

[@timothybaxter9993]

You’ll probably have to replace all 4 of the Airmatic systems because they’ll more than likely leak air and the car will be sitting back on the ground a few hours after you turn it off, you can convert it to regular shocks/struts.

[@joehomanick]

Hey randy that car has soft close doors ,rear headrests and air suspension is all controlled by the pump in the trunk on the left . Get you a air pump . Also controls the door locks

[@BIGBOB-ew9oo]

Lucky is becoming a regular. Good to see Randy don’t act like he’s better. Keep up the videos. 👍

[@fazejay6673]

Randy keep up the great work stay safe out there god bless

[@tony_25or6to4]

There should be jump points under the hood near the fuse box. Look for a red plastic cover.

[@juandominguez5487]

Glad its running again Randy. Good luck with the Mercedes

[@toyotaprius77]

Another great video. i did enjoy it!! love european cars

[@williamm.vazquez8801]

Awesome Deal For Price Lucky Dropping In With Aquafina

[@robertchilders7900]

I think you had very good content on this show. You keep it interesting and pepole at least I can learn from what you do. I like all your freinds. you have enough cars now I beleave you will keep us all intertained and be abole to keep up on your KZbin content.Good luck I'll be whatching !

[@paulmckinney6163]

Put the correct battery in there. S-Class totally dependant on proper voltages.

[@waynegouin939]

Hi Randy. Cat delete pipes and a rear strut. Then let W.B. touch it up.

[@RyanV78665]

Love seeing people fix these old benzes... cheapest option is a rebuilt arnott airmatic struts. I don't think they sell direct anymore but you can get it from retailers like rockauto.

[@spaldingclan1]

wow the video quality is actually better

[@nathanielgould5284]

Great video its nice to see that you were able to figure out what the problem .I know that I sure would be lost and could not find out what was wrong.

[@MyJarrus]

you are pushing to your limits, love the content

[@mkbdiy9766]

Great car! I have a 2004 S430. I got my rear refurb Arnott Airmatic struts from Rockauto about a year ago for $250 a piece. Depends on how much you wanna spend though!