Will not crank

2003 MERCEDES BENZ S500
91,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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FRANKSLASTBEMZ
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I changed the brake light switch and now the car will not crank. I have esp message. All lights work. Key turns.
Jun 16, 2016 at 6:02 AM
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AL514
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I would recheck your wiring under the dash, you may have a loose wire under there that loosened up while you were replacing the brake switch.
Jun 16, 2016 at 7:07 AM
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STRAILER
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Hey FRANK

Love the user name btw. They are a tough car to have for sure. Please recheck the job you just did I sure you must have bumped something or pulled a wire somehow. Disconnect the battery for 5 minutes to reset the security system,

Here is a guide that might help you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Best, Ken

Jun 18, 2016 at 9:32 AM
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