I think the speculation is that the computer is just seeing "you're not stepping on the brake" so it doesn't unlock the gear selector.
It's not seeing a problem per se. It can't distinguish a failed switch from "not stepping on the brake" so there is no code. Allan Randy Bennell via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes: > So, are you saying this iCarsoft tool can see things the expensive scan > tools cannot? > > RB > > > On 14/01/2021 2:04 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >> That's my point, it has not really "failed" in the sense that it is >> missing from the system, it might just not be activating which might >> not necessarily throw any code (if indeed the system checks it) >> >> --FT >> >> On 1/14/21 2:58 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: >>> BUT, Wilton says "MB Tech checked . . . " so I would assume they >>> looked for codes and did not find anything? >>> >>> RB >>> >>> On 14/01/2021 1:55 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >>>> I *think* the $150 iCarsoft can see these switches in real time down >>>> in some menu so you can see if they are actually activating, and >>>> maybe see the shift selector state to understand what it is >>>> thinking. It might not necessarily throw a code since it is not >>>> really "failed" in the sense it out of the system, just not activating. >>>> >>>> Again, if you spend some few thousands of $$ on one of these newer >>>> cars, do yourself a favor and spend the $150 so you can deal with >>>> this kind of thing without having to deal with a mech who knows >>>> nothing about your car other than what the computer is telling zat. >>>> You will thank me, you're welcome. >>>> >>>> --FT >>>> >>>> On 1/14/21 1:58 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >>>>> Good guess, Rick. That’s a likely candidate. >>>>> >>>>> I don’t know about the later models, but as Rick described, brake >>>>> light switches are cheap as wine for W210s and earlier, possibly >>>>> later models as well. While I doubt Wilton or Mrs. Wilton would be >>>>> flexible enough to replace one, it can’t be a terribly expensive >>>>> job at the dealer or shop. It’s not hard to do, but involves having >>>>> to get under the driver’s side dash, which even for us younger >>>>> folks isn’t easy. >>>>> >>>>> Good to hear from you, Wilton! I was thinking of you recently while >>>>> watching the Ken Burns documentaries on Vietnam. >>>>> >>>>> -D >>>>> >>>>>> On Jan 14, 2021, at 1:49 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes >>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Glad to see you Wilton! >>>>>> Brake switch malfunction. I had the same issue on my W210. There >>>>>> should be a way to override that. I will post what I find. BTW, >>>>>> the brake light switch was about $20 full price from the dealer >>>>>> for my car. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Rick >>>>>> >>>>>> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com >>>>>> Sent: January 14, 2021 12:43 PM >>>>>> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >>>>>> Reply-to: wilt...@nc.rr.com; mercedes@okiebenz.com >>>>>> Cc: wilt...@nc.rr.com >>>>>> Subject: [MBZ] 07 E320 Blutec (92 KMI) sticks in PARK >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Intermittently, we're having trouble getting my 07 E320 >>>>>> Bluetec out >>>>>> of PARK.. >>>>>> >>>>>> Car not parked on slope. >>>>>> >>>>>> So far, we're able to try several times (holding brake, >>>>>> working shift >>>>>> lever, etc.to get it to work normally). Can NOT feel any binding. >>>>>> >>>>>> MB tech checked system coupla weeks ago. Unable to find prob. >>>>>> >>>>>> Suggestions? >>>>>> >>>>>> Wilton >>>>>> _______________________________________ _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
