Will not crank

Tiny
FRANKSLASTBEMZ
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  • 2003 MERCEDES BENZ S500
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 91,000 MILES
I changed the brake light switch and now the car will not crank. I have esp message. All lights work. Key turns.
Thursday, June 16th, 2016 AT 6:02 AM

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Tiny
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.
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Thursday, June 16th, 2016 AT 7:07 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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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

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Saturday, June 18th, 2016 AT 9:32 AM

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