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If your trunk will not open, that may be a sign of a possible problem with the trunk's hydraulic pump, or perhaps an electrical problem elsewhere. Unless the problem is with the latch, you should still be able to open...

Hi there. Thanks for contacting us tonight. The Air-Matic system on the Mercedes-Benz CL500 tends to develop leaks after 10 to 15 years - so it's probably why you are experiencing the warning light and symptoms. This type of problem...

The fuel tank on your vehicle is under the rear passenger seat. There are 2 fuel pumps in the tank, each with a large seal, that must be installed perfectly to avoid fuel/fume leakage. Mercedes is aware of this issue...

Hello there, with the 2002 CL500 and many other older vehicles it is not uncommon to develop vibration issues. The most common causes would be a damaged rim, out-of-balance tire, failed strut (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/strut-assembly-replacement) or shock (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/shock-absorber-replacement), or another failed suspension...

If you are smelling fuel fumes inside the car then you should not drive the vehicle until the fuel leak is identified and fixed. If you smell the fumes there is a risk of a fire which makes it unsafe...

Hello. You engine should be equipped with a viscous fan for the cooling system. It uses heat from the radiator to engage the fan so that it spins with the engine, which pulls air through the radiator. Typically this fan...

If the shifter will not move from park to another gear, you may have a problem with your shift lock solenoid. If the vehicle will go into drive but will not shift out of first gear, you may have internal...

The stalling may well be caused by a failure of the crankshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement). This device provides timing instructions for the ignition system. When it fails, the engine no longer gets spark at the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) and stalls....

Hello there, misfires are a common fault on cars as they get older such as the 2002 Mercedes CL500. Many different faults can cause the misfires such as the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement), coil packs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement), fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement), fuel pump...

First off, the first side of the car dropping down indicates a problem with the air suspension - most likely a failed air strut. As far as the noise goes, if it goes away with the belt off, the noise...

Hi. It sounds like there was a small leak in the system that has turned into a bigger one, and now the system can't hold any pressure at all. Typically, there will be puddles of hydraulic fluid leaking from the...