2002 Mercedes S280

[Shaunsweb]

Hi all,
I am a brand new member here and also the proud owner of a 2002 Mercedes S280 Automatic that I purchased just over a year ago. I currently do approx 1000 miles a week.

Over the past while 2 problems have been occuring intermittently that are somewhat an annoyance and I am hoping someone here may be able to assist me.

Problem 1 : Foot Brake Release: When I apply the footbrake, and then go to release the brake with the release lever, the brake does not disengage. On one occasion, I tried the lever about 10 times before the brake would release. It seems to occur more often when the car is standing for a period of time (say overnight or during the day). I should say that at night, the car is parked outside but that during the day it is in an underground car park. Does any have any ideas on how I can resolve this please

Problem 2 : Drivers side mirror indicator: Intermittently, I get a warning message on the display that to check the drivers side reflector as there is a lamp failure. When I put on the right indicators, you get the fast clincking noise telling you a bulb is blown. However, the warning relates to the wing mirror which is an LED (not a bulb) and bizzarely, it is working fine. I find that the problem rectifies itself sometimes by just turning the engine off for a few minutes and switching it back on or with the engine off, pushing the casing of the mirror a millimetre towards the front of the car (not wise I know). This is leading me to suspect there is a corroded or loose connection in the mirrors. Can anyone help with how I can sort this and the other problem out please.

Many thanks for taking the time to read this

shaun

 

[television]

Hello Shaun and welcome.

Re the brake the linkages should be sprayed with some silicon 95 in the link being one part. the springs 105 in the link can break

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...GA=722.617&CT=F&cat=66H&SID=42&SGR=145&SGN=05

Thae fast ticking relates to a blown bulb,,are all the indicators flashing correctly

 

[Shaunsweb]

Hi Television,

Thanks for getting back to me.

To answer the indicator query first. All indicators are working fine (not a blown bulb to be seen) and the led indicators on the wing mirrors are also working. This problem seems to be more common when the mirrors are folded in which leads me to believe loose/corroded connection somewhere in the mirror.

In relation to the brake problem and please forgive me stupidity here. The linkages 95 and spring 105 you are referring to. Where are these located and how to I access them?
kindest regards

shaun

 

[television]

On many cars there is an access panel under the rear seat where you can see the linkage, or its a matter of getting under the car

The indicator could be the start of a SAM going down or a little water in the electrics or mirror and can only be checked on STAR

 

[Shaunsweb]

Hi Malcolm,

Thanks for the quick response. I should have come here ages ago. . The car is in with my mechanic tonight (who needs to replace a coolant hose for me as my old one developed a severe case of incontinence during the week. In laymans terms, it sprung a leak from a bakelite pipe at the rear of the engine that goes through the bulkhead. Was not impressed!!). He has a bit of a cleanup, tidy and has to give it a service so I will mention about the linkage and spring issue to him. Not sure he has the diagnostic kit for the car so will need to go to Plan B for that (a contact I have in Dublin).


Much appreciated

s

 

[Shaunsweb]

Quick update.

Got car back from mechanic a few days ago.

Door mirror. Following a quick clean of what looks like a micro switch (is visible when mirror is folded), indicators seem to be behaving themselves

Brake : Linkages were inspected and greased as recommended. There still seems to be a bit of delay in releasing but footbrake release appears to be functional. At next service, i have indicated to mechanic that I will replace all cables (as precaution in case they are stretched a bit).

Thanks for the advice, it was very much appreciated.

s