1992 600EL
 

I have a '92 600SEL and I have a lot of problems that I want to solve. I'd like to start off by saying that this car has been in a front end collision and might be the reason some of these components don't work. I'll try to start from the begining. First my reset button keeps turning on and draining the battery after I turn off the car, right now the only way for me to stop it from draining the batter is for me to stick a little piece of paper in between 2 buttons to push the reset button down so it doesn't activate. Second a lot of the electronics just don't work properly, like the locks don't always pop up on some doors, the sunroof has troubles closing sometimes, the electronics for the seats just suck sometimes and give out, the windshield whipers stop working from time to time which can get really bad, the window in the rear by the driver doesn't go down, also the electronic key door opener doesn't work on the passenger side. Third the lock on my driver side just stopped working, I stick my key in the lock and turn it from side to side and its just really lose and nothing happens the doors don't unlock. All these things were happening before my dad happened to fry some of the componenets by accidently switching the jump start cables the wrong way one of the times my battery had died, after that incident my stock radio stoped working and shows E 2 when I try to turn it on and from time to time my clock doesn't work either, would anything else be fried from that incident that I don't know off? I also used to have 2 oil leeks but I had resolved one when I was in California but the mechanic didn't have time for the second one, but that and the a/c is getting resolved this upcoming year. What I am wondering do any other 600 owners get the same symptoms? and if so how did some people resolve them? I also would like any input on how I can affordably fix these problems, because I don't have much money and I really love this car so I want to be able to fix it and have it running to its full potential. So if anybody has ideas on any of these problems please please tell me how to fix them. Thank you in advance.

RE: 1992 600EL
 

you mean the rest button on the AC? sticky switch, clean it. it is suppose to stop at less than 8 volts or the coolant below 80.

pneumatic pump/leak

the rail/mechanism sticky. needs lubrication.

loose/dirty wiring and/or connectors.

switch, loose fuse, loose connections.

master switch.

infrared transmitter/reciever, wiring, faulty sensor.

microswitch, mechanism worn out, linkage, lock barrel.

no power from amplifier/cd changer

power supply.

doesn't need much parts. better have a full check and get the estimate.

RE: 1992 600EL
 

So you think the best thing for me to do is to have a mercedes dealership check it out? Every single time my dad has sent it to be checked out they charge him thousands of dollars and do nothing to fix anything. Can you please go into more detail about what I can do to fix these problems myself? if I can fix them myself. Like how would I clean out the reset button or clean out the dirty wires or connectors? and about the radio what do you mean no power to amplifier/cd player? I don't have a cd player or changer and I wasn't aware there was an amplifier. Sorry for me being so ignorant, but I barely know anything about my car.

RE: 1992 600EL
 

okay, let's start from the beginning.

first i need your chassis or VIN number. from there, i would know what we're talking about.

all those problem may have a common source... electrical surge and could be only from a certain area.

let's locate them one by one... i will take your word that you can fix them by yourself.

RE: 1992 600EL
 

I tried to send you a pm but its not working for some reason so anyways the vin number to my car is WDBGA57E6NA******.

RE: 1992 600EL
 

ok, this is your car. which one you want to fix first?



Model 600 SEL V12
Chassis 1400571A******
Engine 120980 12 015472
Transmission 722362 03 733037
Order 0 2 705 01425
Approx. year 1992
Lights BOSCH
Wiper BOSCH
Cab 04791
Dealer United States (USA) (705)
Interior leather black or anthracite (261)

Paint
199 metallic blue-black (с 01.01.1983)
61 Unknown code

Options
217 self-levelling suspension on rear axle with ADS (с 01.02.1990)
303 front folding armrest with tray (с 01.01.1990)
340 additional 3rd stop lamp (с 01.10.1989)
406 single seat with orthopaedic front seat backrest, left and right (с 01.07.1970)

461 instrument with mileage reading and english lettering (с 01.04.1990)
494 California version
California version (с 01.05.1973 по 31.12.1995)
524 paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)
540 roller blind, electric, for rear window (с 01.05.1985)
551 anti-theft warning system (с 01.11.1978 по 31.03.1998)
582 air conditioner in the rear - model W140 (с 01.03.1989)
592 heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (laminated glass), band filter
green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, laminated safety glass - tinted strip (с 01.01.1972)
639 elimination of first-aid box and warning triangle (с 01.08.1977)
652 8-hole light alloy rims (с 01.01.1990)
664 10 liters of fuel and mode of packing VE III (с 01.01.1979 по 30.06.1993)
757 Becker radio Grand Prix 2000 - USA (с 01.06.1990 по 31.03.1994)
802 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year
810 loudspeaker, sound package
sound package (bose) (с 01.12.1986)
872 electric seat heater for rear seat bench, left and right (с 01.10.1972)
873 seat heater for left and right front seats (с 01.02.1984)
880 closing system with infrared remote control (с 01.02.1988)

RE: 1992 600EL
 

Lol, yep thats my car. Well what I really want to fix first is the reset button, and the radio to begin with and then just move down the line. Thank you so far you've been really helpfull.

RE: 1992 600EL
 

it's "REST" button as in heat "restore".

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RE: 1992 600EL
 

Ok thanks, I have a couple questions before I start, isn't the radio have some type of anti radio theft system? And also after I take all of that out how would I clean the restet button? Do I just take off the button and clean it off? or.....? and what would I clean it with rubbing alcohol?

RE: 1992 600EL
 

you got an amplifier on the rear, but first we check the radio since you will open that area anyway.

E is the fuse. check if it got power and that it is not broken.

connector A pin number 4 also should have power all the time.

connector A pin number 7 should have power when you switch on the ignition.



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