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CLKBOY
10-08-2007, 03:04 PM
a friend has purchased a flood damaged R class auto & would like to know if it is possible to take it out of park with the battery disconnected ?
Dieselman
10-08-2007, 03:25 PM
Not sure on the R Class, but there is usually an interlock solenoid latch that can be moved out of the way to release the selector.

There seem to be a few of these flood damaged cars popping up now...
glojo
10-08-2007, 03:37 PM
a friend has purchased a flood damaged........... :devil: :D Game on :) .

I feel sorry for anyone that unknowingly buys one of these vehicles as I fear we are going to see any number of posts with similar requests.

Regards
John
Dieselman
10-08-2007, 03:43 PM
I don't see how they can buy on unknowingly. At the moment none of them run and they are all subject to insurance total loss so will be 'recorded' by the ABI.
Rory
10-08-2007, 03:50 PM
I just looked at the interactive manual and it says if the battery is flat and the vehicle is stuck in Park, then to shift into Neutral power must be supplied in the same way as jump starting.
http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/e/cars/r-class/betriebsanleitung/vertiefen/N2A89D.html

These flood damaged MB's would make great buys for MB mechanics - everyone else is taking a huge risk.
CLKBOY
10-08-2007, 05:14 PM
I just looked at the interactive manual and it says if the battery is flat and the vehicle is stuck in Park, then to shift into Neutral power must be supplied in the same way as jump starting.
http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/e/cars/r-class/betriebsanleitung/vertiefen/N2A89D.html

These flood damaged MB's would make great buys for MB mechanics - everyone else is taking a huge risk.

thanks for the link, a calculated risk indeed but will it pay off ?
alot of car for the money !
BenzComander
10-08-2007, 05:27 PM
How much did your friend pay if I may ask? (Tell me to poke off otherwise:D :D )
glojo
10-08-2007, 06:23 PM
I don't see how they can buy on unknowingly. At the moment none of them run and they are all subject to insurance total loss so will be 'recorded' by the ABI.What I mean is someone buys the write-off, bodges it up, and then convinces a guillible buyer that it's normal for a certain light to be on, and then takes the money and runs. Ebay will be a great place for the con?
BlackC55
10-08-2007, 06:44 PM
If anyone see's a flood damaged car going for a song please let me know. Under £1500 is ideal.