Problem Reports

Mercedes-Benz 300SE

Report: High Usage Vehicles May Experience Ignition Lock and Tumbler Failures

• removing, ignition lock tumbler and installing a new one
  How To DO it From Start to finish,do I need a special tool

  Q&A > Mercedes-Benz > 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE

• '89 MBZ 300SE rear door locks refuse to lock automatically
  My wife's '89 MBZ 300SE rear door locks refuse to lock automatically when she locks the driver's door with her key. When she opens a rear door while the front doors are locked the alarm goes off. ...

  Q&A > Mercedes-Benz > 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE

• Transmission Oil Seals May Leak on High Mileage Vehicles
  High mileage vehicles may develop a transmission fluid leak from one or more of the oil seals....

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 300SE

• Rough running motor/lack of power due to failed ignition coil packs/spark plug resistors
  Failed ignition coil packs or spark plug resistors can cause a rough running motor or lack of power.

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 300SE

• Throttle Valves May Experience Electrical Failure
  The electronic throttle assembly may suffer an electrical failure. It is often cheaper to send...

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 300SE