Wiring problems of the 1996 Mercedes Benz C280

Two problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1996 Mercedes Benz C280. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2016

The contact owns a 1996 mercedes-benz C280. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 259,000.

2 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2013

Well, I have a 1996 mecedes benz C280 havimg a very difficult time get it starting so I'll put it in the shop for repair,and the mechanic said you're have a very bad ignition wiring harness,he said check and see if they have recall on that year of mecedes benz of the years,and they dose,1994-1996 C280-e320 and others. The mechanic said if you drive this this vechicle it may caught of fire, it must be replace.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 1996 Mercedes Benz C280

Wiring problems
2
Trunk Wiring problems
1


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