CD changers, command units, voice control units, PSE units, and Tele Aid units are prone to failure, especially in early models.
Car Problem Reports
Mercedes-Benz S500 CD Changers and Command/Voice Control/PSE/Tele Aid Units May Fail
Mercedes-Benz S500 Problem
16 Reports
Model Years Affected: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Average Mileage: 105,714 mi (84,000 mi - 136,000 mi)
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Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500, 93,000 mi
Command screen has vertical line running through display
CD changer shows empty magazine message.
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Visitor, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S500, 108,000 mi
Bought the car a year ago used and the CD changer won't eject and the console won't acknowledge the changer exists. No voice control anywhere to speak of.
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TonyFrancis, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S500, 100,000 miRookie
The Command Console just stopped working, won't turn on. Taking to the shop today. What should I expect? Bought it two days ago.
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Visitor, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S500, 134,000 mi
no sound from command center and doesnt recognize cd changer
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