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M
Can this be done remotely by MBUSA? Can a local private mechanic make the adjustment? If I wait until I happen to be back near the dealer will/can my car "turn me in" to MBZ thinking I have neglected the work which was done? :surprise: Thanks.
Of course this didn't work, so now I've got to bring it back. Overall I like my car, but by paying extra to have a battery changed at Mercedes, shouldn't I expect them to do whatever the heck is necessary to get the windows to work???
If anyone has any comments on this mechanically, please let me know.
Yes, you do have a right to expect them to do a complete job. There is no real excuse for returning your car to you in this state.
"If anyone has any comments on this mechanically, please let me know."
I know that a resync procedure exists, but don't remember it. Check your owners manual before taking the hike back to the dealer. If your dealer is similar to mine (and this experience echos my typical visit) they know less about the car than you do.
Good Luck,
BigRob.
You may have to repeat a couple of times to get it to work.
Japanese priorities are reliability then comfort
Europe...Safety then performance/Luxury
US.........Price
If you know you will be in an accident would you be safer in a LS430, S500 or 745Li
You make some interesting and valid points.
As to Lexus reliability, I am having several problems with my brand new Lexus RX330; problems that turn out to be systemic throughout the model line. From my experience and research, I'd say that their quality is slipping.
- the car ended up having 250 miles on it
What do you recommend I seek...if anything from the dealer given the miles (and yes this is the car I want and do not wish to wait for another delivery)? What is reasonable and "standard" if there is any reasonable requests (dollars off / options added, etc.).
As a rule, the only concession in a case like this is that they add the mileage at delivery to your warranty, so your warranty will now expire at 50,250 miles.
Best Regards,
Shipo
I was all set to get an "M" series infiniti till my brother said, 50K on a infiniti - go check out the "E". Well, I drove the E320 4matic (very nice), then made the mistake of driving the E500 4matic (WOW).
Any thoughts on what to do? I could get the E500 (2005) for close to what i can get a E350 (2006), both would be 4matics. What kind of mileage are you guys getting with the E500 4matic?
thx in advance.
Aceman
1. What is the price of the extended warrantee? It is more then $4k here. Is it worth it? 3rd party extended warrantee mostly does not serve CA for some reason.
2. Should I pay the "IP? participation fee" of $500? What kind of charge is this? Why isn't this part of the car price?
3. How is the IPod adaptor? Any good? If I want it, the best way is to have it installed before the delivery to have 4 year warrantee.
:confuse:
When key is in ignition and turned, cannot fire up the engine. The starter keeps cranking without you holding the key.
My friend experienced similar problem with his ML and said there is a malfunctioning chip inside the key and not recognized by the engine resulting in sending an engine kill signal to disable the car, an anti theft design. He ordered new key from the dealer with programing at total $120.
Drove to wife office to get 2nd key and it worked and fired up the engine. After that, the first key also worked.
A week later, it happened again. Now both keys don't work. Stranded at night, called MBZ 24 hours service. Operator instructed to use manual key to lock and unlock the door, then use the original key to start again. Won't work and MBZ operator now says it is the fuel injector/engine not getting gasoline and the car must be towed to MBZ dealership for repair.
As there is no dealership service open at Saturday night, return to car after dinner, 3 hours later. Using original key, the car started, and the second key also worked.
What seems to be the problem? The keys, or the engine will start only when cold or 2-3 hours after the engine cools down?
Someone also suggested in case of car computer problem showing malfunctioning display, disconnect the battery and reconnect after 5-10 minutes. The computer will reset itself. Would that solve some of the problem?
Good luck
I had a strange noise coming from a similar location. Turned out that lubricating the hinges on the fold down headrests fixed it (as well as riding w/them up).
Regards,
BigRob.
Anyone has any idea what is going on? Any button to reset?
Thanks in advance.
M
Thanks for your comments.
I just purchased a used 2000 Mercedes E320 with 61K on it. Its a great car, however the engine gets loud when accelerating climbing hills "like a movie projector sound" and when the engine temp is over 80, there is a crackling sound that seems to come from the bottom of the engine even when not pressing gas and only pressing the brakes. I can hear both noises very much when passing parked cars. Of-course if I have the A/C on I can only hear nothing but a smooth ride. The acceleration seems fine, and I know a this car shouldn't sound like that at all. I took it to the dealership and paid over $ 1,500 for its 60K service and it included changing the engine mounts that were collapsed and a couple of filters. I really want to restore the sound of this beautiful car. I was sad that the dealership didn't get it right from the first visit even leaving the car with them for 2 days. My question is what should be changed in this car to make it sound right? Do I need to change the catalytic converter for instance? If it hasn't been changed for so many years could it be that it is all clogged up? Please help!
Didn't you have the car checked out before you bought it?
Mike Shuckerow
Best Regards,
Shipo
Thanks.
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While I appreciate your response, I find it confusing. Would you please explain further?
I own a 2000 E320. After I replace the old battery, the security system suddenly turned on, but I couldn't be able to turn it off.
Help!Does everyone know how to solve the problem?
The manual does not say the CD changer can not play MP3 and it actually can. However, when I stop in the middle of the sound and return to start the car next day, the CD changer plays dead on me. Does not respond to any command.
I suspect that because the MP3 CD I played has foreign title and maybe it confused the player.
The Dealer said something is not right with the "Q level". What is this?
Dealer now ordered a new CD changer for me.
Does anyone has any experience playing English MP3, in the CD changer, and stop in the middle of the song, shut down the system and successfully restart the CD player and continue from where it was left off?
Thanks. By the way the car is great!
Ray
It is very powerful compared to a normal 200+hp car we used to have. I like the dynamic seat. Makes sharp turns extremely comfortable. It also massages you. It is like a living thing.
The AC is way too cold and strong, I have not been able to find a good temperature setting that it won't try to blow a lot of cold air.
It's trunk is huge, you can hide two adults in but for no good reason to do so.
The keyless go is great. It is impossible to lock yourself out since you can open the door if the key is in the car. Indeed, I think you can not even lock the car. Not to mention the real advantage of reducing the size of your key chain.
If someone can figure out how to play Mp3 in the CD changer, it will eliminate the need to by the IPOD kit since you will have 7 Mp3 to play, that is 7x4.3G already.
Navigation system is very fast. Tire pressure monitor let me know that the roughness is coming from the road.