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How to temporarily solve the problem of a faulty control unit on a Mercedes C-Class W203

Model: Mercedes Classe C W203 - Years 2000-2007
Part: Control unit

We are on board our Mercedes C-Class W203 version: we can't get it started in any way, the temperature doesn't rise and we can't move any components. But we don't lose heart. We have a solution that will temporarily solve the situation, allowing us to at least reach the nearest mechanic; we open the fuse box, and we restart the starter relay contact. Of course, this is only a temporary solution, the solution is to replace the ECU, but at least we have started and we can reach our mechanic and talk to him about the problem.

Posted on 17 November 2025 by ScegliAuto

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