if the water level didn't go above seat level... then you're in good hands.

could you please tell me the VIN so i will know what components the car got?

then i will make estimate for you...except for the engine, till you open and confirm if there is any damage inside the block.

you shouldn't order the key. that one got no problem.

 

the VIN is : WDBNG70J24A418786
so how come i should not order the key???
Thanks!!

 

am just a technical advisor on dealerships here in china. yes, mechanical engineer.

am doing local training too if i'm in the mood.

almost all of the cars here are of 2000 year and latest models. daily throughput is about 30 cars per day in my city.

anyway, i encounter at least 12 water damaged cars yearly because of frequent high water level on roads during rainy seasons and also because of drivers who thought that their mercedes-benz might float if they hit the deep water quickly.

the insurance company have given up paying full and they can only share half because of this neglect.

mostly, company owns the car, and the driver just drives.

once it gets stuck in the water, they just say....Ooopppssss!

 

 

the VIN is : WDBNG70J24A418786
so how come i should not order the key???
Thanks!!
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some parts that you may need to change:

- SELECTED PARTS LIST -
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Part Number Description
A 032 545 84 32 CONTROL UNIT
Remarks: SUPPLIES POWER TO CENTRAL LOCKING PUMP

Chassis Number:WDB220170 1A 418786

A 002 545 22 01 FUSE BOX
Remarks: INCLUDES RELAYS WHICH GOT RUSTED INSID

A 004 542 35 18 SENSOR
Remarks: LOCATED UNDER SEAT. VISUALLY CHECK IF WATER DAMAGED.

A 240 820 15 26 CONTROL UNIT
Remarks: FOR TELEPHONE. CHECK IF WATER DAMAGED

A 211 820 91 26 ALARM UNIT
Remarks: SAME LOCATION. CHCK F H2O DAMAGED

A 113 016 09 20 CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
Remarks: MUST REPLACE AFTER OPENING ENGINE

A 113 016 10 20 CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
Remarks: MUST REPLACE AFTER OPENING ENGINE

A 112 094 06 04 AIR FILTER ELEMENT

A 000 180 26 09 OIL FILTER ELEMENT
Remarks: REPLACE WITH THE OIL

 

the rear SAM supplies power to the central locking pump. central locking, fuel gauge/pump, won't work if rear SAM is corroded.

why do you need to replace the key?

on the front of the car, any other water damaged control units?

 

in asia, the service is better.

our german trainors regularly go to bangkok (at least every 4 months) to conduct technical training. the also go to brunei, malaysia, singapore, china, vietnam, and hongkong.

technicians tends to listen more and hungry for informations. since the competition inside the dealerships are high, we always take these chances as good opportunity.

people in bangkok are honest too. they will tell you frankly what they think about the problem, and they use standard flat rates.

 

well its closed in the trunk or lost one of two

 

i was just wondering if all the sensors, SAM's and ECU's from S500 or S600 will work in my S430????
Thanks

 

yes.