Baracuddda

[Baracuddda]

Hello
I Have Recently Bought A S500 Coupe Which I Love. However Slight Problem With The Indicators (repeaters) Coming On Eraticaly As I Drive Along. Very Quick Flashes Right Or Left Making It Dangerous Indicators Work Fine Otherwise
Bara Uk

 

[wscheffer]

I would say it's a faulty switch.

 

[television]

Must be 2 post running on this one, the stalk is a prime suspect but the relays also could do it

 

[jibcl500]

Hello
I Have Recently Bought A S500 Coupe Which I Love. However Slight Problem With The Indicators (repeaters) Coming On Eraticaly As I Drive Along. Very Quick Flashes Right Or Left Making It Dangerous Indicators Work Fine Otherwise
Bara Uk

What year is your Coupe? does it have an after market alarm system fitted?

jib

 

[Baracuddda]

S500

HELLO thank you for the replies. the problem of my indicators persists the car only had standard merc alarm and a tracker fitted but as far as i know its not operational ? Is it difficult to remove stalk ? Which relay ? regards
Bara

 

[television]

Can you put up the first 6 vin numbers to point you in the right direction

 

[jibcl500]

Bara

so where are you in the UK??
The W140 CL has quite a complex electrical system, some items you expect to be a relay or fuse and it turns out to be a multi function control box that handles a variety of functions. The control unit I have in mind should be in the box behind the fuse box, I think the part number is 140 820 24 26, if you can find it and remove it, make sure its clean and possible have a look inside to be sure the joints are all good.

jib

 

[Baracuddda]

hello
i am west london twickenham area. problem has got much worst today. now problem is almost constant mainly on left hand side. and after a while the warning blown light lights up but i cannot find any blown bulbs.
regards Bara

 

[jibcl500]

Has your engine bay been power washed recently???

jib

 

[jibcl500]

Just a thought, your CL has the pop up reversing points on the tops of the rear wings doesnt it, the seals on these are prone to failure and as a result water gets past them and into the boot. Might be worth looking in the boot to see if there is moisture in there, the rear lamp units can be opened easily have a look to make sure they are not damp or wet.
I had a bulb out light on my dash even though every bulb worked, I traced it down to a rear side light bulb that wouldnt fit properly but still worked.

Well if your anywhere near cambridge soon you can pop in for a cuppa while I take a look if you like.
jib

 

[Baracuddda]

Many Thanks
will be in cambridge in August but will not drive car as its to dangerous,will check my boot lights. In the meantime does anyone know if i can clean my multifunction stalk contacts without removing the steering wheel ?
Bara

 

[Baracuddda]

hello all
discovered that my ignition key lock was loose will and must have been shorting. Temporarily i have jammed it so it wont move and everything seems i repeat seams fine
Bara

 

[Baracuddda]

problem solved

sorry its been a while
the problem was me i had put so many keys on the key chain that when i inserted the key into starter its weight caused a short and th eindicators would go loopy.
repaired by jamming a small clip in tumbler souround and ONLY USING ONE KEY
BARA