Hi all

I have recently purchased this car, and twice now it has failed completely. Basically, you turn the ignition key which does not turn all the way and no electical activity at all. Cant even open glove box to get to the fuse box.

This morning i called the AA and they disconnected the battery, which as i understand it resets the car, and then it worked fine.

Its now back with the garage i purchased it from for a fix, and have already told them if it happens again its a refund or replace.

Can anyone shed any light on what it might be to make sure the garage does the correct work to fix this issue.

Below is the read out take from diagnostics by the AA man this morning.....

Thanks for any assistance you can give.....


No electrics or response from car, carry out battery reset, all restored to normal, no obvious related fault codes. Patrol found the following fault code/s:System : Engine control - 7M0 / Diesel CR/EDC SID 203 Status :P0405 - Exhaust-gas recirculation sensor A. Error Message : Lower signal amplitude too low. Historical fault. Status :P02B0 - Fuel/air mixture, cylinder 6. Error Message : Malfunction. Error sporadic. Status :P0102 - Air-mass meter or air-flow sensor A. Error Message : Lower signal amplitude too low. Error sporadic. Status :P007F - Intercooler temperature sensors (bank 1/2). Error Message : Signal compare faulty. Error sporadic. Status :P1335 - EGR valve - position. Error Message : Lower signal amplitude too low. Error sporadic. Status :P1623 - Immobilizer. Error Message : Malfunction. Fault pending. Status :U0416 - CAN communication with vehicle dynamics control unit. Error Message : Malfunction. Historical fault. Status :P0501 - Vehicle speed sensor. Error Message : Malfunction. Historical fault. Status :P02A8 - Fuel/air mixture, cylinder 4. Error Message : Malfunction. Error sporadic.

I'm by no means an expert on this model or year, perhaps search here for ignition barrel failure........ Current: 2011 FFRR Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8
Previous: -
2004 FFRR Vogue 4.4 V8 with LPG
1997 P38 4.0 SE with LPG
1997 P38 4.6 Vogue with LPG

this sounds like what the Mercedes car fail on , the key reader fails so you get no power when turning the key , if I leave my key on the console around the gearstick and its too close to the key hole , its starts to click like crazy which is the key reader reconnising the key

My money would be on the ignition barrel, I’ve changed one myself and know of others from 07 that have needed it. It isn’t ruinously expensive and isn’t too hard to change.

+1 for the barrel. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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Thanks guys really appreciate you taking time out to help.

So, the garage is still working it out, so i have asked for and will receive a refund for the car!

So, i am now looking for an L322 again!

Any dealers here or peopke selling cars please let me know!

Mike

Your call on a refund but if it is the ignition switch it's a known fault and when fixed its sorted. Another of similar age may well be the same 6 months down the line and then you will be picking up the tab.
Just my two penneth. Good luck with whatever you decide 2007 Vogue TDV8 in Zermatt Silver with Charcoal

Thanks Grofus, all covered by warranty so should be ok. Appreciate the thought though, thank you

Went for a car with less miles, and the 4.2SC. From the same dealer, so pretty fair all round.....