Underhood Wiring Problems of Mercedes Benz E Class

Mercedes Benz E Class owners have reported 4 problems related to underhood wiring (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Underhood Wiring problem of the 1996 Mercedes Benz E Class

Failure Date: 11/12/2006

Engine wiring harness insulation breaking down causing shorts and other problems. It caused my glow plug to blow causing an expensive repair.

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2 Underhood Wiring problem of the 1996 Mercedes Benz E Class

Failure Date: 10/10/2006

Engine wiring harness disintegration in my 1996 e300d mercedes sedan.

3 Underhood Wiring problem of the 1996 Mercedes Benz E Class

Failure Date: 09/01/2006

Wiring harness deteriorated causing electrical short-circuit.

4 Underhood Wiring problem of the 2004 Mercedes Benz E Class

Failure Date: 04/13/2004

Intermittent failure of the distronic radar-controlled cruise control. In extreme wet conditions the car in front is intermittently not seen by the system causing the car to accelerate into the back of the car in front. This fault persists for some days after the wet conditions subside. The car's fault detection system sometimes detects this as a fault, but resets itself automatically leading to the dangerous condition recurring randomly.

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Other Common Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz E Class

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Electrical System problems	15
Instrument Panel problems	6
Wiring problems	4
Underhood Wiring problems	4
Alternator/generator/regulator problems	4
Ignition problems	3
Software problems	3
Crankshaft Position Sensor problems	1
Trunk Wiring problems	1
Starter Relay problems	1

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