I won't be able to do this until tomorrow. In one of the post I thought I read about removing Fuse 9 inside the car for the lighting. They said the interior lighting would not come on but doing all the other steps would allow the system to reset and possible start the car. I will do as you requested and publish the results afterwards.

Thank you for your help

 

FUse 9 in the Illumination module feeds the fog lamps. (Well, in 2005 it did, I know they moved things around a bit over the years.)
If you want to see of powering something down fixes it, yank the battery ground cable off the battery post for 20 seconds. That "pulls" every fuse in the car, and yes, from time to time THAT gets a car running - scary, isn't it?

 

Sorry you got from my post that I thought you were stupid. Factually speaking, even technically challenged (your words) members have EASILY fixed their cars with a few SIMPLE orderly troubleshooting tips from the forum. These tips saved members GOBBS of money. HISTORICALLY, taking these cars to a dealership is a HUGE mistake, and you know that. I'll sit back and watch you battle it out from afar, we'll see if you get it fixed, part it out, or trade it in. Meanwhile, let the members know how much (total) you spent relying on a dealership, and if you got it fixed by them or not. Deal?


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Graphite Ghost,

Please do not sit back and watch, I appreciate your concerns and your experience with these cars. The dealer did get the car running yesterday by reprogramming something through the diagnostic port on the car. Of course there is not telling when it could fail again. The things I am learning about this car are invaluable. My wife loves this car and would if she could pay just about anything to keep it running. The dealer charged us for 2 hours of labor coming to $390.00. At this time she won't let me touch anything until it fails again. Still I will do those thing that have been suggested by you and PizzaGuy and all who have had input that do not require me to make any changes like checking for water in the sump. I always respect the knowledge and support from the members of this forum. Thank you

 

It would be nice if they gave you a little more detailed info of what they did. It might help us help you if it happens again. Shared experiences are wht keeps this forum amd our Crossfires running.

 

I have a problem with that explanation. But then, it IS a dealer.

 

Why not write down all the problems, do not add your opinion as to the cause of your problems.
You have explained over a number of posts what they are and frankly to me they are confusing.
You are seeing solutions and I think you have confused yourself.
Sit back and refresh us with the problems.
You mention SKREEM and the air pump in the trunk together, they have no connection at all. A car with a bad air pump will run just fine except some features will not work, like the remote door locking, lights staying on for a few seconds etc.
Do not get touchy, GG never said you were stupid. Confuse us and one by one people will not answer.

 

I have questions about the skreem modular my number 706 814 8376

 

Just write out your questions here.

 

I wrecked one car but it still runs perfect. I bought another same model car that doesn’t run and is missing a lot of the components.
if I take the screem and all of the computer components out of the wrecked car and put into the other same model car will it work?

 

When scanned, the VINs will not match.

 

but will it run?

 

I suggest you contact Josh Chase at MSS (Mercedes Swap Shop) for specifics.

 

Where can I buy a new one?

 

Ricky, first welcome to the crossfire forum. The membership here helps us fix our cars, after a little back and forth to find out what the issue is. What makes you think it is the SKREEM module? There are quite a few issues that can keep the car from starting so having a few details about what it isn't and is doing when you try to start the car. In answer to your question, the SKREEM is VERY EXPENSIVE (if you can find someone who can sell you a new one). If the SKREEM is damaged there are a few places you can go to that repairs/reprograms OR bypasses it (provided the rest of the car is essentially complete and wired right). Again, most want to make sure the SKREEM is damaged before making the mistake of throwing parts at it but it sounds like there are a few more things missing. As it sits, it seems you wrecked your crossfire, but you have a partially parted car you want to get on the road. Is this correct? Please elaborate with more details, and maybe a few pictures if the dash or major items are missing.


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You might read post #50 ?

 

[QUOTE=GraphiteGhost;974039] Ricky, first welcome to the crossfire forum. The membership here helps us fix our cars, after a little back and forth to find out what the issue is. What makes you think it is the SKREEM module? There are quite a few issues that can keep the car from starting so having a few details about what it isn't and is doing when you try to start the car. In answer to your question, the SKREEM is VERY EXPENSIVE (if you can find someone who can sell you a new one). If the SKREEM is damaged there are a few places you can go to that repairs/reprograms OR bypasses it (provided the rest of the car is essentially complete and wired right). Again, most want to make sure the SKREEM is damaged before making the mistake of throwing parts at it but it sounds like there are a few more things missing. As it sits, it seems you wrecked your crossfire, but you have a partially parted car you want to get on the road. Is this correct? Please elaborate with more details, and maybe a few pictures if the dash or major items are missing.


.[/QUOTE The car I bought did not have a screen modular in it. So I took the one out of the car I wrecked. And tried it in the other car and then it would start but go dead.

 

[/QUOTE The car I bought did not have a screen modular in it. So I took the one out of the car I wrecked. And tried it in the other car and then it would start but go dead.[/QUOTE]


Sorry, I can't help you with this issue. There are a few folks here that can suggest some options. Do a search on SKREEM issues, might find some help there while you wait for other members to help. Good luck!


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