E320 CDI, engine will not start, poss auto fault??

[shadowfax2k]

On the way to work this morning, just got to work, then 3 warning messages cam up, ABS failure, ESP failure and another one, not sure what it was, parked up in work, the car wouldn't reverse ! Turned the engine off, tinking it would clear the messages and problems, now it wont start at all !!!!

Any ideas ou genius's out there !!!

 

[colechelle]

i take it its a 210, if so you have a seized cooling fan on the ecu, thats blown the fuse, under bonnet on the near side is a cover with four philips screws, lift that of and trace the red 10amp blown fuse, replace, follow that board alone to find two wires twisted to gether, disconnect, should be job done!

 

[shadowfax2k]

Hi , just checked that, i removed the cover which houses the fuses and the diag connection, is this the right one? Tested al the fuses, they all seem to be ok ?? Cheers

 

[colechelle]

yes thats the one, should be a blown 10amp if that is the fault?????

 

[shadowfax2k]

Hi ,Checked all the fuses, they seem fine, checked the ones under the rear seat as well, are there any other fuses on this car !! )

Thanks for your help anyway )

 

[Blobcat]

I don't think your looking at the same box as Cole has described. The main fuse box is on the drivers side under the bonnet, Cole is describing the ECU box on the passenger side.

 

[shadowfax2k]

Oh, i see, where is the fuse box on the passenger side??

Cheers )

 

[Blobcat]

Oh, i see, where is the fuse box on the passenger side??

Cheers )

It's not a fuse box, as per Cole's advice in No.2 above ^

 

[colechelle]

got the aircon sticker on top of the box!!!!!

 

[shadowfax2k]

Cole, you are a genius !!!!!! I have checked the right box now, the one with the air con sticker on, and guess what, you are right !!!! 10 amp fuse blown, ive replaced it and it started first time !!!!
Awsome mate, thank you !!!

One question tho, should i have the ecu fan replaced now ?? If so, could i do it mysel f??

Thank you very much, if you were in Chester i would buy you a beer !!!

 

[colechelle]

Your very welcome shadowfax, used to see that fault a lot back in the day, No just unplug and leave it alone, its not needed in this country, you can do it yourself, bit of a fiddle but easy to replace, good result!!!!!!

 

[shadowfax2k]

Thanks again Cole. Just one final question, ive noticed there are alot of wires coming out of the ecu, is it straightforward finding which is connected to the ecu fan ?? )

 

[colechelle]

the plug for the fan is at the end of that fuse block, near the engine, the wires are twisted roung each other like a computer fan, a lot of dealers just cut them but i always pulled the plug, if you have any probs i will pm you my number!!

 

[shadowfax2k]

Found it, all sorted now, that is such a relief !! cant thank you enough my friend !! Take care, kind REgards!!! )

 

[Blobcat]

This is a great forum

 

[shadowfax2k]

Certainly is !!! )

 

[colechelle]

This is a great forum

Have to agree with Richard, this is why i enjoy being on these site, hence today, read the fault and stright away knew the fault, im not aways right but the site helped out our man and problem sorted at what cost, a fuse!! this is what the site is meant to do!!!!!! just glad to have helped!!!!

 

[brad190]

Wow but my faults still showing????

Hi all,
Well 20 mile from home we had the same problems ABS light & ESP showing so I turned engine off & guess what--no crank!
4 hours & one AA patrol & 1 recovery truck we got home.
Whats the 1st thing I do but come to your forum & I changed the fuse & unplugged the fan wow the big Merc started but the dash is still showing ABS & Brake assist fault
Any ideas?
I can not believe how good this site is & hats off to you guys.
I was so worried as I have no money for repairs at the mo & you guys have made my year!!!
Many Thanks.

 

[television]

Do turn the steering 3 times from lock to lock and see if the ESP light goes out

 

[brad190]

Television you are a star mate!
Just done it & your right they have gone out -- we are so pleased after a rotten day!
Thanks very very much.