KNOWN FAULTS · Mercedes-Benz

Known faults for the Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (W414).

2002–2005 · Petrol / Diesel

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1 known fault with sources

Engines: 1.6 / 1.9 (Petrol) · 1.7 CDI (Diesel)

Applies if: Only Vaneo W414 2002–2005 with radio central locking and the affected sliding door contact. B1101 can be misleading: the line described by that code does not exist in the radio configuration.

Door contact causing unintended unlockingLocking / electrical

Engine / equipment: Vaneo W414 with radio-controlled locking.
Period mentioned: 2002–2005.
Symptoms: Unlocks; interior lamp remains on.
Possible cause described: Tensioned wire detaches from sliding-door contact.
Check for the garage: Check contact and harness; replace switch if disconnected and remove strain.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

B1101

Sources from the original database

HELLA: Vaneo locking unlocks itself

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Engines for this model

1.6 / 1.9Petrol
1.7 CDIDiesel

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