Broke down

[Archie2383]

My merc broke down yesterday , AA attended . Thought it was the battery/starter motor at 1st but nothing so they towed it to a garage . They had it all day and concluded it was an immobiliser issue and now its going to a main dealer tomorrow. Anyone else had this issue . Btw the car is visiting more places than I am lol .
It's a 53 plate c class 220 cdi
Thanks in advance

 

[bembo449]

Are you going to chuck lots of cash at the car ?? MB main dealer will pull your pants down

 

[Archie2383]

Are you going to chuck lots of cash at the car ?? MB main dealer will pull your pants down

Hi
I've got breakdown repair with the AA , so at the most it will cost me £35

 

[umblecumbuz]

Hi
I've got breakdown repair with the AA , so at the most it will cost me £35

Oh boy - I really hope your faith is not unfounded. MB Dealers have a way of getting cash out of a dry well.

 

[Archie2383]

Oh boy - I really hope your faith is not unfounded. MB Dealers have a way of getting cash out of a dry well.

Hi thanks
The AA know how much these things cost and they are guided by there strict guidelines otherwise they wont play the claim

 

[Kev555]

In other words the AA and Mercedes dealer are trying to screw each other Good outcome LOL

 

[Archie2383]

In other words the AA and Mercedes dealer are trying to screw each other Good outcome LOL

I've had this cover for years and if a garage try it on the AA wont authorize. They will only pay for what is relevant thanks anyway but these replies aren't helping guys , I need something more constructive

 

[Kev555]

Sorry Archie but I suppose the AA are now doing the constructive bit. someone will comment if its a common issue. i did see a post the other week on here that somebody had to replace the ignition and two other bits linked over a similar non starting issue

 

[EmilysDad]

I've had this cover for years and if a garage try it on the AA wont authorize. They will only pay for what is relevant thanks anyway but these replies aren't helping guys , I need something more constructive

IMHO the replies above are just to check you know who is or not paying for stuff and to not get your collar felt ... MB seem to be very good at charging for stuff especially when they're looking for intermittent/unknown faults

 

[Archie2383]

Sorry Archie but I suppose the AA are now doing the constructive bit. someone will comment if its a common issue. i did see a post the other week on here that somebody had to replace the ignition and two other bits linked over a similar non starting issue

I was hoping someone had a similar issue and what the outcome was

 

[EmilysDad]

I was hoping someone had a similar issue and what the outcome was

It could be anything Archie .....

 

[Archie2383]

It could be anything Archie .....

My local garage said it's the immobiliser

 

[EmilysDad]

My local garage said it's the immobiliser

and who is anyone on here to argue anything different ....

though the AA said it was a battery/starter issue

 

[Kev555]

Wont know exactly what it is until it gets at least a proper diagnostic session and sometimes that might not shed any light on the situation but will point to obvious things. I'm afraid its out of your control and ours until more info is gained and posted or Mercedes find the fault.

 

[star]

Does the engine turn over?

 

[Archie2383]

Does the engine turn over?

No , lights come on but absolutely nothing

 

[EmilysDad]

.... lights come on but absolutely nothing

I work with some people like that

 

[Uncle Benz]

Have you checked the starter motor fuse?

 

[Archie2383]

Have you checked the starter motor fuse?

Not sure what the garage have checked but they had an electrician on it all afternoon yesterday. It's not going to MB now until I have more info thanks

 

[bembo449]

Pure guess work without more info pal , we are a very helpful bunch here and there isnt much we haven't seen over the years but 'an electrician ' doesnt fill me with hope , it needs to be on star so you can see whats not getting power ?? It could be a number of things , looking forward to any updates