2000 Mercedes S430 V8 code p1747 cam fault from ECT or IC.

Question

The battery is good. The dash light comes on, the radio comes on but it says nothing when you turn the switch. Attached a wire from the battery and tap the starter it started right up.

Answer 1

Hi there,

This code indicates an issue with the instrument cluster. Here's some info for you. 

P1747 MERCEDES-BENZ - Electronic Gear Selector Module: Defective Interaction of CAN With Control Unit Instrument Cluster

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