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WAG - sufficient moisture entered into the center/floor console to
short out the electronic modules beneath and next to the
shifter....which controls windows, mirrors ....though i dont know what
else might be located there. this has avg price of $1k to replace.
for some reason, your transmission is in limp home-fail safe mode and
you'll need a pencil/pen to unstick it (technique should be in your
manual).
many of the symptoms you describe are similar to spilling a drink onto
the console. if storm drenched inside, water may certainly have
entered behind the door panel so focus on the electrical/electronics
there as well.
> Can anyone help? I forgot to close the drivers side door window over
> xmas and alot of rain entered the car during the storm :oops: , now
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rreider2 - 16 Jan 2007 01:30 GMT
Dont lose all hope,
Benz also employs overload relays to protect from serious damage.
The fact that your power accessories are the primary problem makes me
think this is worth a look.
The relays are in locations that would follow the path of dripping
water. they are as easy to change as fuses and cost about 30 bucks
> WAG - sufficient moisture entered into the center/floor console to
> short out the electronic modules beneath and next to the
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