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- 6-12-01
- Jon,
I was wondering if you had any knowledge about the SRS system in a 300e. The
SRS light in my 91 300e is intermittently flashing on and off at random.
Some times it goes a day without coming on, and other days it is on allot.
Some times for 2 seconds, some times for 10 seconds. Is this a do it
your self diagnosis, or is it time for a trip to the dealer. I'd appreciate
any help. (by way, great site).
Bill
- Thanks for the email. Your SRS contact rings and brushes
need to be replaced right away. Don't wait. The brushes wear out and cause
"false hits" on the control unit. This is probably happening when
the car is driven straight for a while like on the expressway. The control
unit can only stand so many hits before it short circuits. Get the brushes
and the contact rings replaced and have whoever puts them in reset the codes
on the control unit. We charge 225.00 to change the rings and brushes. The
control unit cost about a Grand.
JON
- Thanks for the help. Off to the dealer.
Bill
- 8/06/01 I was just checking your web site, and
realized I never sent you update
about my SRS problem.
Your diagnosis was 100%. They were able to just clean the contacts and
brushes. I was out of the dealer in a hour, with a bill of $50.00.
It's
worked great for some time now. Thanks for your help. Bill
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