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#26354 of 26363 Possible ECM problem... by rhesseltine Sep 20, 2009 (6:38 am)
Hello, I was able to buy a 2004 300M Special for cheap. When I purchased the car, up front the seller told me that she left the moon roof open and it rained, most likely soaking the whole console. When you drive it, you get about 2 miles and the dash goes blank, no instruments, no lights inside, no radio, no control on the moon roof. All the fuses look brand new, could this be a ECM problem? What other things could I look at for possible problem?
#26355 of 26363 300M Special by coolrunning Sep 21, 2009 (5:18 am)
Water does some terrible things to electronics. It is very likely that the car was started when it was water logged, and something shorted out. The damage was done by then, even after it all dried out. Don't hesitate to take the car in for expert service. The chances of you discovering the exact module or problem are fairly remote. My 2003 300M Special had a similar incident with a spilled drink on the console. Fortunately, it happened in the driveway with the car turned off. The shifter opening on the console was like a floor drain when the styrofoam cup collapsed when I picked it up from the cup holder. I ended up removing the console cover plate and used a blow dryer for about two hours to dry up the water. I left the plate off for about 24 hours before starting the car, and nothing bad happened. From what I understand, there are a lot of gadgets in the console and dash that operate on milivolts DC. Anytime water invades a circuit, higher voltage can jump across contacts causing damage to the ultra low voltage devices. What is really cool is that the dealership has a plug-in computer that runs diagnostics on the whole electrical system. The printout tells the technician exactly what is wrong and what needs to be replaced. I highly recommend taking it to the dealership. You may not like spending the cash, but it is well worth it. The problem will be accurately identified and repaired in one try, and you can start enjoying this magnificent car. Obviously, the previous owner chose to simply abandon the vehicle by selling it. You saved a lot on the purchase, but may need to invest a little more in this one time repair.
#26356 of 26363 TURN SIGNAL NOT WORKING by saintb62 Sep 21, 2009 (6:40 am)
Need help with this one. Regardless which way I signal, left or right, the intermittent dashboard light and the outside signal light works 2 or 3 times, then stops. I checked the light bulbs and are OK. I have to turn the signal lever back to neutral and then on again for it to blink once or twice then nothing again.
#26357 of 26363 Re: 300m trouble starting on occasion. [linspro] by cobra2020 Sep 30, 2009 (6:47 pm)
Replying to: linspro (May 21, 2009 2:42 pm) Did you find what the problem was? I'm having the same issue? Replies to this message: wgranville (Sep 30, 2009 7:25 pm)
#26358 of 26363 Re: 300m trouble starting on occasion. [cobra2020] by wgranville Sep 30, 2009 (7:25 pm)
Replying to: cobra2020 (Sep 30, 2009 6:47 pm) Yes. My problem was that the battery cables were rusted. I would recommend checking these things (in this order): jump cables and terminals,battery cables and terminals, battery voltage/crank amp check, starter fuses and the actual starter. Hopefully it's just rusty battery terminals!!
#26359 of 26363 Re: denverm 16 & 17 inch wheels [ceikost] by jerseymike68 Oct 09, 2009 (3:40 am)
Replying to: ceikost (Apr 24, 2002 1:01 am) I have the same magnaflow too and love it, you can usually get a used one on ebay or cragislist. I wanted a valid warranty so I got it here. [URL=http://magnaflow.allexhaust.com/product.php?productid=7259?odc1l=16906]Magn- aflow 16906[/URL]. Also some of the forum sponsors usually have a sale going on. Either way its a great exhaust system, sounds great, and very easy to install.
#26360 of 26363 GENERAL MAINTANENCE OF THE 300M by drjrcharnitski Oct 31, 2009 (2:53 am)
I JUST BOUGHT A 1999 300M WITH 142,000 MILES ON IT. THE PREVIOUS OWNER BOUGHT IT WITH 104,000 ON IT AND HAS DONE NOTHING BUT CHANGE OIL AND BATTERIES (TWICE).   I WANTO GET AT LEAST 50,000 MORE MILES ON THE CAR. WHAT SHOULD I DO AS FAR AS MAJOR MAINTANENCE AT THIS POINT TO MAKE IT LAST? Replies to this message: luisimpr (Oct 31, 2009 10:07 am)
#26361 of 26363 Re: GENERAL MAINTANENCE OF THE 300M [drjrcharnitski] by luisimpr Oct 31, 2009 (10:07 am)
Replying to: drjrcharnitski (Oct 31, 2009 2:53 am) Tranny fluid and filter. Differential fluid, use atf4. My 99 300m has 174,000 and runs smooth.
#26362 of 26363 1999 300 m by linspro Oct 31, 2009 (3:36 pm)
The floor on the drivers side was soaked under the mat when i got in today. There are no leaks in the car.It seems like water,no fluid of any kind.Can someone tell me what this is?
#26363 of 26363 TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP AND PLUGS by drjrcharnitski Nov 03, 2009 (2:51 am)
THE 1999 300M THAT I JUST BOUGHT HAS 142,000+ MILES ON IT AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID NOTHING BUT CHANGE OIL AND BATTERIES. SHOULD I IMMEDIATEDLY CHANGE THE TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP AND SPARK PLUGS?   ALSO, I WOULD LIKE TO CONNECT WITH OTHER 300M OWNERS IN GEORGIA. MY EMAIL IS holistichealthaltyahoo.com   THANKS/DR. JIM

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