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#7 of 1094 To pvh3 re: 2003 E500 Electrical Problems by donk7 Jul 11, 2003 (4:41 pm)
Thanks for your note. I had the car in again for a "fix". They did another software update and replaced something to do with the "hands free" unit located in the trunk per instructions from the factory tech. No, I do not have the phone. I'll let you know if this works. By the way, there is a modification to make the brake assist pump quieter. That will be done next time. My car is out of level parked in the garage after driving and not running. I measure from the center of the wheel wells to the ground. It varies alot. Don't have a clue why.
#8 of 1094 by rcf8000 Jul 26, 2003 (12:11 pm)
The kinds of electrical problems you guys are describing are not unique to the E class. My brother has a new CL600 that has had a lot of the same electrical gremlins. The worst one was when he got back from a 10 day trip and found the battery dead. The dealer had no idea as to what caused that. The CL600 is an awesome car--I recently drove it--but the electrical system is awesome in a negative sense. Replies to this message: gcooke86 (Aug 06, 2006 1:52 pm)
#9 of 1094 Radio shutdowns by mb2003 Jul 31, 2003 (9:00 am)
To: pvh3 & donk7,   my 2003 E320 Sport also experienced the same radio problem... after some static, it shuts. This happens very infrequently.   when you get yours fixed, please post the solution in detail.   Thanks.
#10 of 1094 Radio Shutdowns II by donk7 Jul 31, 2003 (4:06 pm)
Well, after the last attempted repairs to fix the radio, I was confident it was "fixed". Almost 2 weeks went by without a repeat performance. However, it just happened again!!!! Crackling noise which starts and builds and sound pops off for a few seconds. Back to the drawing boards... Also, has anyone else experienced an annoying squeaking noise from the brake pedal?? Sounds like a wet tennis shoe when the brake pedal is pressed. Mine has come and gone a couple of times. Dealer seems perplexed on this one too. Help!
#11 of 1094 Brakes by mb2003 Aug 01, 2003 (4:54 am)
Donk7,   the brakes on mine doesn't make the noise you mentioned. However, as MortorTrend puts it, it is difficult to modulate the brakes to stop in linear/smooth fashion.   perhaps there's a fix for this?
#12 of 1094 by fintail Aug 04, 2003 (7:05 pm)
Sell it, and if you need an E class, buy an immaculate 124 for 1/4th-1/5th the price (or 1/2 if you opt for a factory fresh E500/500E) and enjoy....
#13 of 1094 Not sure if this helps by JPham Aug 10, 2003 (11:07 am)
http://automotivedigest.com/view_art.asp?articlesID=9723
#14 of 1094 2003 E 500 The worst MBZ I have owned! by hkent1 Aug 10, 2003 (1:35 pm)
I too am having the same electronic problems that have been mentioned (Gateway, etc.) Friday, my left stoplight malfunctioned and the entire assembly (LED) had to be replaced. My biggest complaint has been the rattles and noises, not just the SBC brake pump but sunroof, dashboard and seat noises. I have had my seat frame replaced twice. I have owned ten MBZ cars and have always been satisfied. This one was one of the first in So. CA. (Sept. 2002). I have 7,000 mi. and have contacted MBZ. in an attempt to get out of my lease or replace the car. If you were a early buyer of this model, you were told that the GPS system would be available in Jan. 2003 but has you all know it is not and cannot be added to cars that were not shipped from the factory with GPS as original equipment. What a tragedy for Mercedes to produce their best selling car with one with so many design and quality problems! Next time you really want to get upset, turn the AC on and on a hot day stand outside the car...it sounds like a helicopter under the hood. They went to a single fan this year vs. the two stage from previous models.
#15 of 1094 Alarm system problem by ran60 Aug 12, 2003 (6:45 am)
Just bought a 2003 E500. After activating the Tele-aid, I started to get calls from MB response center that the alarm had activated, one of these calls came when then the car was parked in my garage. When I went out to the garage, sure enough the lights were flashing, but no audio from the horn.   After 10 calls within the first 2 days of owning the car, I returned it to the dealer for service. The dealer was able to locate the problem, it's a module that the alarm system is connected to. The service advisor said the module is back ordered, and didn't know when it would arrive. There must be a big demand for these modules. 7 days later I'm still waiting.   I'm longing for my 2001 C320 that I traded in. Never had any problems with it. It's sad to see that MB continues to have quality control problems with its vehicles.....
#16 of 1094 2003 E500 Wet Roads by hclassic Sep 06, 2003 (4:01 am)
Has anyone had a problem driving through puddles in a rainstorm and having the car pull hard. It seems as though the low profile tires make driving in the rain a little hairy. Has anyone changed tires yet. Are their any great rain tires for this car? Thanks

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