Mercedes-Benz 300SEL Automatic Shutdown Relay Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(5,716)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(5,716)

Automatic Shutdown Relay Replacement Service

How much does a Automatic Shutdown Relay Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mercedes-Benz 300SEL Automatic Shutdown Relay Replacement is $114 with $19 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1965 Mercedes-Benz 300SELL6-3.0LService typeAutomatic Shutdown Relay ReplacementEstimate$153.15Shop/Dealer Price$180.19 - $221.94
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SELL6-3.0LService typeAutomatic Shutdown Relay ReplacementEstimate$133.15Shop/Dealer Price$160.22 - $201.99
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SELL6-3.0LService typeAutomatic Shutdown Relay ReplacementEstimate$133.15Shop/Dealer Price$160.22 - $201.99
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SELL6-3.0LService typeAutomatic Shutdown Relay ReplacementEstimate$133.15Shop/Dealer Price$160.18 - $201.92
1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SELL6-3.0LService typeAutomatic Shutdown Relay ReplacementEstimate$133.15Shop/Dealer Price$160.25 - $202.04
1967 Mercedes-Benz 300SELL6-3.0LService typeAutomatic Shutdown Relay ReplacementEstimate$133.15Shop/Dealer Price$160.22 - $201.99
1966 Mercedes-Benz 300SELL6-3.0LService typeAutomatic Shutdown Relay ReplacementEstimate$138.15Shop/Dealer Price$164.98 - $206.57
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SELL6-3.0LService typeAutomatic Shutdown Relay ReplacementEstimate$138.15Shop/Dealer Price$165.64 - $207.71
Show example Mercedes-Benz 300SEL Automatic Shutdown Relay Replacement prices

What is the Automatic Shutdown Relay all about?

When you turn the key for your ignition to start, many different things happen. The fuel pump turns on, sending gas from the tank, through the lines, to the injectors. The battery sends voltage to the ignition system, which creates a spark, igniting fuel vapor and starting your engine. However, if the automatic shutdown relay (ASD) is not working, none of this will happen.

The automatic shutdown relay controls the power that is supplied to the ignition, the fuel pump, and the injectors, as well as other components. It is only activated for a few seconds during cranking, and is then turned off. Depending on the make and model in question, the automatic shutdown relay could be located under the hood, under the dash, or in another position.

As with any other electrical component, your automatic shutdown relay is subject to wear and tear, and frequent stopping and starting of the engine will exacerbate that wear. Eventually, it will fail and you’ll be left with a vehicle that doesn’t crank.

Keep in mind:

  • The ASD relay is not inspected during normal maintenance, and will only be checked during diagnostics for problems with the vehicle not cranking.
  • Many other problems can cause your engine not to crank, so professional diagnosis is necessary.
  • ASD failure is relatively rare, but it does happen.

How it's done:

  • The automatic shutdown relay is verified to see if it needs to be replaced
  • The defective automatic shutdown relay is removed
  • The new automatic shutdown relay is installed
  • The automatic shutdown relay is tested for operation
  • The vehicle is tested to ensure proper operation of the automatic shutdown relay

Our recommendation:

Your automatic shutdown relay provides power for some of the most important systems on your vehicle during ignition. If it fails, your engine will not crank, and it cannot be jumpstarted. If you are experiencing a no start condition, it may be the ASD relay, but it could be another problem. Seek immediate professional diagnosis and replacement by one of our expert mechanics.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Automatic Shutdown Relay?

  • Engine will not start
  • Check Engine light is on
  • Engine starts but stalls and dies

How important is this service?

Without an operational automatic shutdown relay, your engine will not start, which means your vehicle is not able to move. However, there are many other problems that can create the same symptom, ranging from a dead battery to a damaged battery, or a damaged cable to a failed main relay. If your automatic shutdown relay has failed, you will have to replace it before your vehicle will operate again.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Mercedes-Benz mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mercedes-Benz owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(5,716)

Rating Summary
5,320
192
54
29
121
5,320
192
54
29
121

Robert

17 years of experience
28 reviews
Robert
17 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 300SEL L6-3.0L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Robert has a positive attitude and is very professional. He got my vintage (ancient?) Mercedes all patched up and running again. I would definitely recommend Robert without hesitation!

Alex

16 years of experience
435 reviews
Alex
16 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz SLK230 L4-2.3L Turbo - Water Pump - Frisco, Texas
This was our first time to utilize Your Mechanic and we were quite pleased. We selected Alex for our needs based on his ratings. Turns out they were spot on and well-deserved. While we ended up spending more than we had hoped to, we feel as though Alex delivered on the work that needed to be done. He was very knowledgeable and we feel confident in using him for future needs and recommending him to others.

Glenn

19 years of experience
77 reviews
Glenn
19 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz E550 V8-4.6L Turbo - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Arlington, Virginia
Had Glenn perform an inspection for me from 2500 miles away, he was incredibly thorough and professional, highly recommend, you won't be disappointed...

Robert

12 years of experience
125 reviews
Robert
12 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz SL320 L6-3.2L - Car is not starting - Silver Spring, Maryland
Robert was early to our appointment, diligent, thorough, personable, efficient and friendly.

Excellent Rating

(5,716)

Rating Summary
5,320
192
54
29
121
5,320
192
54
29
121
Number of Mercedes-Benz services completed
62876+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mercedes-Benz MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

4 Essential Things to Know About Your Car’s Check Engine Light
The Check Engine Light turns on when there's an engine problem. A bad oxygen sensor or failed spark plug are common causes for the Check Engine Light.
How to Remove Car Graphics With Vinyl-Off
These These days, it seems that everyone is using vehicles for advertising. This type of advertisement is cheap and has far-reaching capabilities since it is essentially attached to a moving billboard. In addition to individual entrepreneurs using such decals (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-essential-things-to-know-about-applying-and-removing-car-decals)...
How to Get Saab Dealership Certified
Saab car dealerships offer automotive technician jobs to mechanics who are Saab certified through the GM Service Technical College.

Car burning oil between oil changes.

When an engine is burning oil at a very rapid rate, a few different things could be the cause. A broken valve or insufficient valve guide can cause oil to drop onto the piston and therefore will get burned when...

Make loud growling noise for couple days. Then died on highway yesterday. Wont start back up

In my opinion your water pump was making the noise. This is one of many possible scenarios. 160K is roughly the amount of miles that a factory water pump will fail (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-water-pump). It is driven by the timing belt. When...

My vehicle has a Starting/Sometimes running issue. What's wrong?

Hi there. Check to see if the vacuum pump has seized up on the engine. If the pulley is not turning then the belt will make a screeching noise and put a huge load on the engine. The extra load...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com