Insulation Degrades on Engine Wiring Harness and Leaves Conductors Exposed on Mercedes-Benz 400E

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The engine wiring can degrade because the insulating material falls off leaving the bare wire exposed. This can cause many problems depending on which wires are exposed and what they touch.

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Mercedes-Benz 400E vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 183,000 miles
(180,000 - 187,000)

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