For those that are wondering, three of us tried to get this hood open when it first came in. We tried everything non invasive we could, pushing down, twisting, etc. The hood is a 3-400$ hood and thats why it went the direction it went. As well, this was filmed over the course of a month or so, and was easily one of the hardest to edit videos i've done. Really appreciate all of the support! It means a lot.

@12345.......

7 ай бұрын

@@Electric-Citizen according to the English

@Dirtyharry70585

7 ай бұрын

The Freon put out the electrical fire you started

@PONO-go3ee

7 ай бұрын

Under Dash leaver hiding up by the Kick panel Hood release ,if you haven’t still found it

@stans5270

7 ай бұрын

I owned a 2002 E320 and the hood release started to give me problems 5 years ago. 18 months later, it completely stopped working. I spent two hours doing what you did without a lift before I decided that with the 235,000 mileage and all the other problems that were piling up, I decided to junk it.

@Diamondo25

7 ай бұрын

I dont know where you are at, but Crossfire Diva, The Mercedes Swap Shop could possibly help

If you think I'm gonna sit here on a Friday evening and watch a guy try to start a car for almost an hour, you're goddamn right

@retro440

7 ай бұрын

You, too?? ;-)

@haroldhenderson2824

7 ай бұрын

Makes at least three of us!

@zactormak

7 ай бұрын

i see mercedes i click

@hi_tech_reptiles

7 ай бұрын

Technically he's "trying to *try* to start a car"

@Marcos-ri4he

7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

It honestly makes me sorta happy to see you get frustrated working on cars, breaking shit, everything falling/ dropping it. Cause that’s how everything I do goes…

@aidanmcneilly5459

7 ай бұрын

that’s how you know he’s a real car guy

@patsiv1

7 ай бұрын

Amen to that brother

@user-sf7kl9uh7k

7 ай бұрын

schadenfreude

@jupitercyclops6521

4 ай бұрын

If he'd curse more, tbh. Cursing is like a turbo

@hm5142

24 күн бұрын

If you do anything, stuff like that always happens. I don't even notice it anymore.

The standard process is to remove the left side turn marker cover and use a coat hanger to release the left hood latch. Same for the right side.

@thetoymanator7723

7 ай бұрын

German engineering at its finest!

@danielsteward5090

7 ай бұрын

I remember a similar process for late model VolksWagens. They use the same hood strikers. For what reason I'm not clear. But they do.

@liuj88

7 ай бұрын

Does the cover pop off?

@paulbiers

6 ай бұрын

of course there is a better method

@steinbauge4591

6 ай бұрын

Had to be something like that. I guess it does not matter, this one is for parts anyway

Persistence does pay off. If you wind up with a complete drivetrain, the hood, the trunk lid, the doors, and maybe the glass, you’ll do alright AND gave us, your fans, another cool video of entertainment and how to solve problems. Great job Eric - thank you for what you do!!

I for one love these "will it run" videos. I'm an engineer and have been working on cars a long time. It's always interesting to me the story of bringing something together, or solving a difficult and sometimes obscure problem. I do still like the engine teardowns of course but I think I honestly like these even more. They are pretty diverse.

Eric, I was getting real "Every twenty minute job is one broken bolt away from becoming a three day ordeal" vibes from your struggles.

What a great argument FOR a 1970 Ford F-150 with a 300 six. And it'll run forever.

All I can say is WOW! Thanks Eric for the awesome video. I had no idea that you would go threw this much trouble to see if the engine would run. Thanks also to your two buddies that helped you out too. Good job guys! 😀👍

Nothing that key guy said made sense to me😅

I first became aware of your channel when KZread offered me one or more of your engine teardown videos. I have watched MANY of them, but I really love videos similar to this one where you show how you test the engine on parts cars that come in. Your knowledge and ingenuity are very impressive. I also like videos about your own cars, even the oil change on the Lotus.

You had me worried at 'Defeated' but I'd say you definitely won

This was a valiant effort, Erik. Mercedes are great cars right up til the new car smell wears off. Beyond that, regular maintenance and care are paramount to their continued value, same as with virtually any other brand of automobile. Their proprietary systems can be daunting and having the right tools and diagnostic equipment is critical to successful repairs.... As you have now experienced. Love the content!

Probably one of the most engaging videos you've done! Sharing your thought process as you do battle with those electrical gremlins really demonstrates the complexities of modern car control systems and the talent it takes to sort them out. Well done!

Anyone remember getting a key cut at the hardware store?

@n6mz

7 ай бұрын

Yes. I also remember testing vacuum tubes at the small-town drug store. They sold all kinds of chemicals with which a young geek could make lots of foul smoke. They also sold some "interesting" pets such as baby caymans. Across the street I could buy a gallon of gas to mow neighbors' yards and get change back from a quarter.

@danielknepper6884

7 ай бұрын

Or calling the dealership and give them the last eight of the VIN

@gamercoolapple1

7 ай бұрын

Still do for my older car

@12345.......

7 ай бұрын

What's a hardware store 🙃

@sleepychallenger

7 ай бұрын

Whats a key?

That was a lot of work, but you have a decent parts car and saved a lot of valuable parts for your bottom line. Hope it all worked out!

I admire your determination and skills just getting the hood open was an exercise in determination and not a little bit of pain. Thanks for the entertainment. I wouldn’t think that you would’ve worked so hard without an audience. Thank you.

literally spend an hour in the midnight looking at a random guy struggling to open the hood of an AMG, man it was an enjoyable journey. one hour well spent. he is committed to get it to run. well done!! great content.

I get way too emotionally invested in these. Great video, thank you for showing the nitty gritty of diagnostics here.

Cheers to Eric and Ed, it is nice to have smart friends! And you were far from defeated.

Eric get one of those oscillating multi tools they're pretty good at making those kinds of shallow cuts in tight spaces through thin metal.

@paul5683

7 ай бұрын

And invest in a carbide tipped blade. Normal blades are for wood, the carbide will cut anything.

And the key programming was genius. I just called the local dealer, gave them the info, and they mailed me a new key - but it cost 200 bucks for a damn key.

You Sir Have The Patience Of A Saint!!! Kudos.

I love these type videos ! I work at a salvage yard so I really appreciate these videos. This is like getting a stuck C4 corvette hood open

LOVE LOVE LOVE this style of your videos. Engine tear downs just kinda get old after a while. Keep these a coming. Thankyou

I don't know why I loved this so much, but I did. Reminds me of being younger and looking over my dad's shoulder as he tried to fix something.

I would love working in your shop. You put real care and effort into your work and it shows. Great vid!

I had a similar run with this type of situation to what u went through with an E55 and it turned out to be a dead ECU caused by a ruined harness underneath the supercharger. You gave it a fair shot and went on a wild chase, but I could tell immediately what happened the second I heard that fan blow full speed.

If you look closely to my thumbnail picture then you know how I felt while you were cutting your way to open that hood latch. it hurts me when someone mistreat this beautiful masterpiece (I mean the previous owners, not you Eric). Mine was pristine and I do regret selling it every time I see one on the road or on TV (I owned both the CL55 and the S55). It's a good find and a lot of valuable parts which makes me happy that you'll make some profit. btw; that noise while trying to start the car is the secondary air injection pump gasping it's last breath.

I know a bunch of people said you should have done this or that to get it open. I’ve actually done this, I also got an abandoned cl with no key and stuck hood. After I got a key from the dealer($300) I still had to get the hood open. I went under and use a long rod with hook on the end. Grabbed the cable right by the latch and pulled.

This video is really cool. THANKS! Every bit as good your engine teardowns.

Next time get a second person and do this: Hold tension on the cable Press on the hood where the latch is. Maybe tap the hood slightly to release presure on the latch. Pretty common for these latched when not used to „lock up“ sort off.

@patrickcowan8701

7 ай бұрын

Used to have to do that on my f250

Love the videos! I’m doing that engine swap in to my customers C55 and I did many 6 speed manual swaps in these generation AMG’s.

I’ve had a 2002 CL for ten years now, going on the third engine. Congrats on the w215 crash course. Between the alarm siren and the water ingress of fuse boxes and floorboards, you’ve found most of the major issues these have. After I bought that CL, I went on to become a mechanic and work for Mercedes. Now I have 4 MB and started my own repair shop specializing in MB. Most Mb techs hate these w215, something about them is very second-nature to me, probably because my w215 is how I learned how to work on cars, how engines work, etc I believe ultimately you need to check rear fuse box under rear seat and you probably have a bad Ecu

Mercedes Management: How can we make an engine too difficult for the average mechanic type to work on? Technician: Add wiring. In fact add enough wiring that really doesn't do anything but keep the engine from starting if not perfectly connected. Mercedes Management: Wunderbar!

@Me-zo8yc

7 ай бұрын

The start function being on the same fuse as a beeper in a wheel arch exposed to cold/damp/dirt was absolute genius.

Once again, an awesome and fascinating video of you playing detective/surgeon. I found myself twisting my body and arms empathetically as you were trying to get the hood to open! Keep 'em coming, these are real treats to watch.

You were entertaining and interesting while offering a whole lot of good tech info. I'm glad you got it to run at the end. Thanks very much for investing your time and talent for your viewers. It is appreciated!

I found you looking for the electrical fault fascinating - I didn’t have a clue what you were talking about, but found it riveting all the same!

Ivan from PHAD has a great method for working on shorted circuits. Use a test light (one that draws a couple amps) across the fuse pins. If the lights are bright, you have a dead short. Fiddle around with everything until the lights go out or at least very dim, and you found your short. No need to continuously sacrifice fuses.

I love these WILL IT RUN videos so much

9:15 is when Eric’s Chop Shop officially opens for business.

It's really cool that you and Eric work together. Eric has been very helpful on several cars I've worked on.

Bro, not even 15min in & I'm fricken dying here😂😂

Some times you WIN - sometimes you LOSE !

Great video! Man that's a whole lot of wire chasing wrench throwing craziness.....and I loved every minute of it!

I love the methodical approach to diagnosing the issues.

You have got some serious patience Eric and great methodical way in fault finding..

Something about a flapper valve in the ABC system which disintegrates and plugs up the hydro lines. LegitStreetCars did a 99-part series on trying to troubleshoot this issue.

@brianf8621

7 ай бұрын

😂

@kevin9c1

7 ай бұрын

That's ridiculous. It was only 91 parts.

Great work and perseverance Eric. Thx so much.

I’m at 40K feet laughing at you misadventures. It reminds me of my youth. Thanks for the entertainment as always!

Your a modern version of vice grip garage. Both of your knowledge put together would solve alot of problems.

This is bringing back some traumatic childhood memories. Our family had a '78 Grand Prix. It had been in an accident, my Dad's fault, which he blamed on me. After banging out the fenders, the hood release cable broke. He finally figured out some way to get it open, and he stuck the cable through the grill. When we needed to open the hood we had to grab the cable with channel locks, pull the cable, and bang the hood down and at the right angle. There was some special trick to getting it open and it was very difficult. All this hassle for a wrecked car. Could we get the car fixed or replaced? No! Our budget was being eaten up by six worthless horses in the back yard that nobody paid any attention to. It was awful.

@george2113

2 ай бұрын

Horse people don't apply logic

Deep dive! learned some diagnostic procedures I didn't know before, impressive content!

Congratulations on the purchase of a rare AMG diesel.... That supercharger bearing made it sound absolutely terrible 😅

Love it Eric sarcasm and all good job man!!!

Eric, you definitely get an “E” for Effort! You excel in determination

Great video, awesome job running down the issues

Great show, and do more of these types, thanks. ..

I love how even on a "Defeated" video you have more talent and patience than I could muster in a month of Sundays 😂

Somewhere along the line we forgot what cars are for and started adding ridiculous stuff that is fragile and expensive. This car could have lasted 50 years by eliminating 90 percent of the stuff that killed it without any difference in it's function.

I loved the video! Troubleshooting videos of anything mechanical are my favorite.

thanks for the new episode, keep up the good work!

This was pretty epic. I loved the troubleshooting process you went through, although it's obviously helpful to have some of the tools you were using, haha. Too bad it sat for so long as it's a really great car. It would make an interesting project car for someone.

@edifyguy

7 ай бұрын

I think this one is too far gone to be a worthwhile project car. Eric did it no favors in that regard, but sitting for 7 years with mice and moisture eating at everything makes it not a good proposition to repair. There are just too many issues to make repairing this car worthwhile. These are fun, but not rare, so not worth the effort to put back together when they're this much of a mess.

You never know until you try.... I'd still call it a success, you have a lot of decent parts to sell and we all got to enjoy this video 👍

This was very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

Whenever you say it's fine I really feel like everything's going to be just fine thank you.

Eric, You should bottle up your patience and determination and sell them, you’d make a mint. Great video with a very good outcome considering the challenges you worked through. Thanks again for sharing this story!

Great stuff love your thinking when troubleshooting.

Subbed, these are amazingly well designed cars but quite complex. Hats off to you for finding this one and giving its guts a second life

Now that was some original content!!😃

One thing I admire about you is your ability to do what you do without profanity. I wouldn't last 90 seconds.

@carlbernard4197

7 ай бұрын

Agree on this 💯 😂😂😂😂

A day in the life, we don't always win. Thanks, enjoyed the video.

Great video! You have shown the frustrations of all MB owners fixing their cars.

I think what I would have done is that find out which part is the least expensive to ruin. Sometimes some fender grill part or similar is dirt cheap and could be easily chopped with sheet metal cutters or angle grinder. Anyways, really enjoyded the video, keep this stuff coming along with the "my cars" stuff.

Literally cheered when the hood opened, much respect for having the patience to refuse to break good parts to get it open. Could sense the frustration but also know why you love your work Eric. Was still a good buy for $1200! The fact you didn't get it properly is a shame but you still got to hear it run, and I still loved the video, looking forward to more of this sort of content! :)

Thank you for showing all the different things that one has to go through in trouble shooting the car. I learn a lot from the video. One could have chosen not to added the details shown in the video, but I'm glad it was added, because I learned a lot from them. Thank you for the video. It was a good teaching video. My education background is electrical. I watched it over dinner, on a Tuesday night.

Amazing amount of work to troubleshoot! Very impressive.

It's Alex getting rid of his fleet 🤣

That battery seen better days ! The cells may even be shorted causing electrical issues !

First time viewing your channel. Was an interesting one to start with... Defeated, but learned alot about diagnostics(not that I will ever use it....but one never knows what the future holds). I subscribed.

Hi from South Africa Erik. I recently found your channel and love your off brand humour, double entendres and subtle irreverence to social norms. I really have learned a lot and even though many of the engines you tear down are only found in the States your simple explanations help expand ones knowledge base easily. You mentioned in this video the rolling screen on the laptop. This is a simple alignment of shutter speed, frame rate and electrical pulse all determined by your electrical feed at 60Hz. It is almost always visible in your videos especially when they are sped up. Try playing with your shutter speed or exposure time and avoid increments of 30fps when it is really noticeable, going for odd frame rates and see if it resolves the issue. Thank you very much and keep up the good work.

Your probing up the front of the car for the hood latch is reminiscent of bovine veterinary practice (:

Not bad getting it to run. Seems to have more wiring than the space shuttle in there.

What a great video! I watched the whole thing!

Great video in going into details! That CL55 definitely has seen better days. I have owned a CL55 and CL600 for about 10 years and while they are amazing cars when in good condition and running well, if they get neglected they can definitely become a huge headache for anyone trying to fix them up. 🍻

next video, how to install a carburateur .Great video , it shows how complicated recent cars are ,and how the horn wire can block your car from cranking ...

@nitroruski7986

7 ай бұрын

a yes the fuel toilet making less of em bhp and making 4 mile per gallon

@bradhaines3142

7 ай бұрын

​@@nitroruski7986wrong, there's a guy who has one on a 70s ford getting 40mpg

You sure know cars, this is way beyond my vast skill set

Good effort man. The motor trade can be exhausting at times. Keep the videos coming.

Blue is always ready for action! Yay for good old blue! And the dipstick battles pales in comparison to this battle of getting the hood popped.

Did you look on a similar model to see how the cable works? I think you need to also push on the cable sleeve instead of just pulling on the cable itself. I.e. the differential pull action would do it perhaps. Nice video 🙂

@weedmanwestvancouverbc9266

7 ай бұрын

I had a seized latch on my hood of my F-250 and I sprayed pile of anti-seize into it to try it. I finally gave up and cut the cable and the housing far enough back that I could reach it and then the anti-seize started working on I could get it open. Now I just have to open it by pulling on the cable reaching through the front trim.

Seeing that it's not all easy really shows people that there will be struggles. Sometimes we have to do things we don't want to do, but it's worth it.

Always a good day when you post, keep up the great content! What are we thinking about merch...?? Need myself a black hoodie!

Good work Eric! 👍

You should get an air nibbler to cut sheet metal. That chassis looked pretty clean . That car sells for $35,000 CAD and up in Canada.

@colchronic

7 ай бұрын

So $500 USD?

@ghostrider-be9ek

7 ай бұрын

@@colchronic no no, at LEAST 5000$ /sarcasm

@RollingRoadEFI

7 ай бұрын

@@colchronic LMFAO

If I were a billionaire, I wouldn't buy a Mercedes, but I do love my Toyota.😂

Good video. I could feel your frustration and I hope you profit on the parts.

Really good video, thank you

Sometimes the car does you instead.

My wife told me I should be more in touch with my feminine side. So I crashed the car.

@KevTech1

7 ай бұрын

Her car hopefully

The troubleshooting technique is very satisfying, victory or not. Nicely done attempt.