Wiring Problems of Mercedes Benz 280

While traveling, car gradually lost power until completely shut-off. Middle of a busy roadway. Vehicle would not turn on again. No power at all. Could not even turn on hazards. Thankfully, a good samaritan pulled up behind me with their flashers on and provided me with a boost that powered up my vehicle and I was able to get off the main roadway. However, once I stopped at the next stop sign the car shut down completely. Again, the same guy came to my aid. This time we let the battery charge for a much longer time. I was able to start the car but, the rpm's were going crazy. The dials were going up and down. The car was revving up and down. The fuel gauge, odometer and other gauges were at zero. Odd. I was able to drive the vehicle to my mechanic who stated that I needed a new wiring harness as he showed me the insulation on mine had completely deteriorated was causing it to short out. He stated this has been an on going problem for these vehicles and that it may cause a fire or a possible accident on the road. This repair is costing me $1700. Mb customer service are no help.

Car has been a good running car fro several thousand miles, however today it started, what seem to be a misfire. I checked the spark plugs, wires, igniters and they were all in good condition since they have been replaced recently. As I was driving the car at 35 miles an hour the car suddenly jerked and smoke filed the inside and would not accelerate on a busy cross road, so instant panic set in, because of the loss of vision and unable to breath from the fumes. I suffer from migraines and had to go to the doctor for a check up because my health has not been the same since. As daylight came I finally had a chance to look at the damage and it was the defective wiring harness that has been installed on certain years of Mercedes Benz, per the vast amount of information regarding the issue and how I am now writing about it. The car has been a good running car, but Mercedes Benz should own up to the problem.

Ever since I bought this mercedes c280 1996 three years ago (2004) it had a problem with the wiring harness and it is just too expensive to replace it.

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