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Mercedes-Benz C230 Problems and Repairs

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"Taillight Lamp left" message won't go away by mhsfrance
Dec 16, 2008 (5:21 pm)
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I have a 2005 Mercedes C230 Kompressor that has been perfect for the 4 years I had it. However, today the message came up "Taillight Lamp Left". So I proceeded to replace the bulb which had burned out. I took it to the dealer and he put the new bulb back in the board and I drove off. As i was leaving the message still appeared; "Taillight Lamp Left" along with "Taillight Left Lamp: Backup light on".
 
We tried replacing the board that holds the bulbs and that wasn't it? The message still appears. Any thoughts?
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Re: 1998 C230 Electrical [jtyler84] by mattmonaco
Dec 26, 2008 (5:21 am)
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Replying to: jtyler84 (Jul 30, 2008 7:35 am)

check the harness under the middle console. I had the same problem. a loose wire was the cause. strange thing is I disconnected the battery and it happened again.
#38 of 92
mass air flow sensor by mattmonaco
Dec 26, 2008 (5:42 am)
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c230 kompressor failed inspection, seems the air flow sensor might be a problem. check engine light keeps coming on after the computer is cleared it works for a while then comes back on. I replace it from a shop on amazon $100 bucks the machanic is scratching his head... have no idea what to do. help
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Changed Batt now SRS code shows by art30
Jan 04, 2009 (9:57 pm)
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2003, C230C coupe. 61,000miles. Battery error every morning for the last 2 weeks. I got new batt. Used a power mantiner that you plug into the lighter so I would not loose voltage while I removed the old batt and installed new. Everything went great. Didn't loose any radio settings, seats or anything else. The only Malfunction is the message "SRS system error go to workshop". The red SRS light is also on. Car drives fine. How can I reset the error and see if it comes back. I have turned the car on and off 4-5 times but message still shows. I do not want to pay MB $120 minimum for them to push a reset button.
 
Let me know what you think.
 
Txs Art
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Re: Changed Batt now SRS code shows [art30] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 05, 2009 (9:46 am)
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Replying to: art30 (Jan 04, 2009 9:57 pm)

I think you need to go to a dealer or repair shop and hook it up to the STAR system or some such. This only takes 2-5 minutes. They should do it for free as a courtesy.
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No Driver side headlight, Parking light and Turnsignal by kompresser
Jan 11, 2009 (6:54 am)
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We have a 2002 C230 with 120,000 miles. I have some electrical problems and not sure if they are related. The big one is we have no low beam, parking light or turn signal on the drivers side. The cable coming into the cluster has 4 functions,, including the high beam which works. I swapped all of the bulbs to the passenger side and they all work. I checked the fuse and it is good. I swapped it out with the passenger side and it is fine. I also checked the fuse box and there is power to the fuse. There is no power to the cluster. Am I missing a connector somewhere? Also the battery goes dead if the car is not driven everyday. We put in a new battery but didn't help. I don't know if this is related. Also have a bad noise through the radio so right now we pulled the fuse for the sound system. Any help here would be great.
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Re: No Driver side headlight, Parking light and Turnsignal [kompresser] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 11, 2009 (8:38 am)
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Replying to: kompresser (Jan 11, 2009 6:54 am)

Well congratulations on attempting a logical and diligent diagnosis, first off.
 
Yeah you know this all does sound related and I'm here thinking....what component could cause all of this to happen?
 
I came up with two ideas, one vague, one more concrete.
 
Vague: A glitch in the wiring harness from the headlight to a connector or junction box further up on the firewall.
 
Concrete: Your headlight switch itself or the connector that plugs into it.
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Re: No Driver side headlight, Parking light and Turnsignal [kompresser] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 11, 2009 (8:39 am)
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Replying to: kompresser (Jan 11, 2009 6:54 am)

Well congratulations on attempting a logical and diligent diagnosis, first off.
 
Yeah you know this all does sound related and I'm here thinking....what component could cause all of this to happen?
 
I came up with two ideas, one vague, one more concrete.
 
Vague: A glitch in the wiring harness from the headlight to a connector or junction box further up on the firewall.
 
Concrete: Your headlight switch itself or the connector that plugs into it. You might say "but the fuse has power"...but I don't know a) if it fuses before the switch (don't have a diagram of it) and b) if there is a low beam fuse and a high beam fuse. Maybe that fooled us.
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Re: No Driver side headlight, Parking light and Turnsignal [Mr_Shiftright] by kompresser
Jan 11, 2009 (11:17 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 11, 2009 8:39 am)

I ordered a service manual that has a wiring diagram. I am thinking it is something little. The headlights went out and came back on a couple of times before going out completely. It seemed like a connector falling off but not sure where to start looking. I can see if I can located the switch and see if there is a connector off. Wish I had the diagram now.
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Re: No Driver side headlight, Parking light and Turnsignal [kompresser] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 11, 2009 (11:38 am)
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Replying to: kompresser (Jan 11, 2009 11:17 am)

You might try turning the headlights on and with someone watching start jiggling wires.

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