4. Diagnostic and Repair Procedure (Mercedes-Benz XENTRY/Star)
Finally, Elias looked deeper into the car’s electrical "nervous system." He knew that modern Mercedes-Benz vehicles are incredibly sensitive to voltage. A dying main battery or a weak auxiliary battery can cause control modules to "glitch," reporting errors that don't actually exist.
If you’re not comfortable removing interior trim panels (near the flap inside the trunk/wheel well), take it to an independent Mercedes specialist. Dealerships may charge $300–$600 for this repair, but the part itself is inexpensive.