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  • mbman1mbman1 Member Posts: 35
    Now you know it's not the key, after they replace the starter system if it happens again then something else is going on. Just curious, do they duplicate the problem at the dealer or are they just changing parts? If they're just changing parts than this could be a long fustrating road your on.
  • michhalamichhala Member Posts: 375
    >Try Griot's Garage online, or do a Google search >for tire gauges online and see what you find.

    Google search is how I found Accutire. Following your suggestion for Griot's -- they have "The Ultimate German Made Tire Pressure Gauge Kit" at $69.95. It is capable of taking pressure from any angle. Does this sound like a good price?

    >And don't depend on your friendly dealer to get >it right every time, either...my experience >suggests this is naive...

    It's my 76 station that checks the pressure for me -- they do not tighten the valve covers, and I have lost a few. It is easier to drive around the corner where they cannot see me and get out of the car and tighten them myself than to tell them to do so :)

    Miki
  • jrct9454jrct9454 Member Posts: 2,363
    Well, like most of the stuff from Griot's, that is about 2x the amount I would want to spend for even the best gauge.

    Best: Dial with hose
    Next: Dial with straight fixed chuck [you don't have to guess at the right angle]
    Next: Dial with angled chuck [in my experience, these are too easy to get just wrong enough to lose some air every time you want to use them]

    Your service station experience is just one more piece of evidence...this is best done in the privacy of the garage, first thing in the AM with the tires stone cold. Any reading after the car has been driven will be inaccurate to some degree because pressure goes up with heat, but not by some nicely predictable amount - it can be anywhere from 2-6 psi depending on ambient temps and road speed. And beware one side of the car sitting in the sun with the other in the shade. Really, the only time to take a reading is when it has been sitting for hours out of the sun.
  • louie57louie57 Member Posts: 10
    First recommended oil change is at 15,000km. I had mine changed at 7500, two weeks ago since 15,000 seemed like too many km's. The day after the oil change the red warning light came on with the accompanying chime. It said i needed to reduce the oil level. I pulled over, called the dealer and was told it was not serious but should come in sooner rather than later. When I restarted the car no malfunction was showing. I brought the car in the next day with no appointment. The service advisor said they changed the sensor even though no fault was showing. About a week later it happened again. They said they made some kind of an adjustment in the sensitivity setting, which had been set at the maximum. When the road tester took the car out, the light came on again. They ordered a new kind of sensor, installed it but the problem persisted. On the 3rd day they gave me a courtesy car. They have involved the foreman now. They drained the oil and measured it to ensure the volume was correct, which it was. Today they brought someone in from head office and they believe the problems may be in the fiber optic cabelling. We will see what happens next week. Has anybody had this problem?
  • zmeenowzmeenow Member Posts: 341
    my 1st b service next week... 22,000 miles... no major problems... the drivers seat suddenly stopped working yesterday.. but while im in they will fix it.
    also... will whomever had a great deal on the extended warrantee please repeat the price.. location and salespersons name... my salesman said he would get his boss to match the price!
    thank you!
  • mrman_3k1mrman_3k1 Member Posts: 52
    Has anyone driven one, I am not sure if they are out, but I am curious to how the drive is and how it compares to the BMW M3 Coupe and Porsche Turbo. If anyone can post info that would be appreciated.
  • newmbfannewmbfan Member Posts: 59
    I have a slight variation of the old key problem. I have had my key replaced twice and it still will not work more than a day or two. It starts the car just fine but will not unlock the doors. I only drive the car 2-3 times a month so it is not a real big deal but it is getting tiresome. My wife drive the car every day and has not had any problem with her key. HMMM?????

    12,000 miles and no other serious issues. The left center vent is broken.

    I told the service advisor that I had a slight vibration and wanted the tires rotated. They did that at the first FSS but guess what, $57.95 for a tire rotation. That seemed a little high to me

    You can buy 4 $30.00 goodyears and they will rotate them for free for the life of the tire!

    This is all just minor whining. I love the car.

    Go Vikings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • rowlandjrowlandj Member Posts: 254
    Mine too, that's a bit odd as I would not expect this to be a common problem. Did you have a CD installed at the dealer. I understand that the vent may need to be removed to route cables and I wonder if it suffered the damage during this process.

    Regards,

    JR
  • newmbfannewmbfan Member Posts: 59
    Yes, I did have the CD changer installed by the dealer!
  • rainersrainers Member Posts: 50
    This is interesting. I know mine worked fine but the dealership had to remove the radio when looking for a radio problem. I just noticed that both center ones are now broken.
  • zmeenowzmeenow Member Posts: 341
    they never should have charged you for that tire rotation!! i wanted mine rotated... NO vibration at about 15,000.. asked my service rep.... he said"ahhhh hmmm!! a little vibration in the front end? ok thats covered under warantee.(wink wink)"
  • habitat1habitat1 Member Posts: 4,282
    Yes the C32 has been out for several weeks. I am on the list for one and was given a test "ride" by the dealer last week. They had one being delivered to another buyer and allowed me to ride in it. Unfortunately, they drove it pretty conservatively, so I couldn't fully compare it to an M3, which I am also on the list for.

    However, here is my very preliminary take: Great power, especially low end torque. The M3 requires more RPMs before the feeling of power kicks in. C32 handling was very good and smoother than M3 at normal speeds, but I sensed it wouldn't be as tight when pushed. I noticed slightly more body roll with the C32 (compared to virtually none for the M3).

    The biggest difference for me between the M3 and C32 is that the BMW has a manual and the C32 is an automatic. With substantially more torque than the M3, the C32's automatic is not a performance disadvantage (may even be an advantage); however, I just like to shift my own.

    I will say that the interior aesthetics of the C32 are great. The black leather sport seats and dash and console layout looks and feels more upscale than BMW's.

    It's a good thing that I am a few months down on the waiting list, I would have a tough time deciding between the M3 and C32 today. I hope to get a few more test drives (rather than rides) in before I buy either.
  • fuzzofuzzo Member Posts: 88
    Just the other day I tried my spare key and after about 2 mins. it finally unlocked just the drivers side. It wouldn't start. The key that i use daily works just fine.

    I have noticed that some people are having problems with both keys.. is anyone having problems with just 1 key....
  • mleskovarmleskovar Member Posts: 171
    I have had two keys replaced in 6 months. You should get two regular keys and a spare key with limited functionality with your car. When one of the regular keys stopped working the other regular key and the backup key always worked.
  • 12341234 Member Posts: 28
    I too had a cd changer installed by the dealer. Afterwards, my center vent was broken. I was surprised to see other people with the same issue.

    BTW, my C320 states '1 malfunction' many times upon entering the car, yet when I start it, the malfunction goes away '0 malfunction'. Has anybody else experienced this intermittent problem? I did have a persistent malfunction that the dealer stated was a loose connection to the GPS antenna, which they stated they fixed. It is also bothersome that the computer instructs you to push the SOS button when a malfunction is detected, as it is not a free service to find out what is wrong with your car.
  • troberttrobert Member Posts: 1
    A piece of sheetrock from the roof of my garage recently fell on my 2001 C240 (black), leaving several smudge marks and scratches on the trunk and rear panels. I washed the car and the smudge marks still remain. Does anyone have any advice for products that I can use to remove smudge marks? Or make them less noticeable? Or do I need to have it done professionally? Thanks.
  • weberamgweberamg Member Posts: 43
    Sorry to hear about your car.


    There's a very informative web site that discusses the pros and cons of various car care products. They sell them and also offer their opinions and advice on the products. They also have a tech line for further questions. Their address is http://www.carcareonline.com/


    Of course, they can't perform miracles, but it might be worth a try.


    Good luck. John W.

  • rcessrcess Member Posts: 5
    Try 3M hand glaze and follow the instructions.
  • jrct9454jrct9454 Member Posts: 2,363
    Any good polish is the place to start; for dark colors, my personal favorite is Zymol liquid [try Wal-Mart or Costco]. Highly rated by CU, and it did wonders with a well-worn dark metallic blue on my mom's ten-year-old Honda.

    Personally, I would take the car to a professional, but I'll admit only after giving it a try with Zymol or Meguairs. My guess is you won't be satisfied with anything you can do on your own, but we both could be pleasantly surprised.
  • c32c32 Member Posts: 8
    I have a C32. I did 0-60 in 4.8 seconds with my G-Tech pro.


    I have a web site devoted to my car with pictures and info.


    http://personal.lig.bellsouth.net/lig/9/9/996/

  • 404c404c Member Posts: 146
    Wow - your G-Tech Pro is FAST!
    How fast is the car?
    ;-)

    Seriously, nice car!

    -Mike
  • fuzzofuzzo Member Posts: 88
    Hi all,
    I got my car about 3 weeks back and I just wanted to list out some things that I have noticed and would like to get them addressed at my dealer. Before i bring it up with them however, i would like to know what other people/dealers have done to solve the quirks and if they are indeed problems....

    1) I have noticed a very slight vibration when I hit 40 mph. Is the fix to get new tires. i have goodyears right now.

    2) One of my keys does not work. It only unlocks the car after about 10 tries.. does not start the car.

    3) I hear the ticking noise when i start the car? is there a fix for this?

    4) the drivers side light does not come on above sun visor

    5) Right rear window does not come up sometimes. Have tried programming the switch but same results.

    this would be it for now... any input or help will be appreciated...

    thanks
  • mbnut1mbnut1 Member Posts: 403
    For item number 1 the answer may be yes. One poster in the past require tire replacement to resolve the issue. The specific problem was related to flatspotting of the tires in which the vibration tended to be the worst when the car was initially driven after sitting. The first step is usually a careful balancing and rotation of the tires. The next step is to have the tires balanced using one the new Hunter road force machines. If that fails then new tires may be in order.
  • mleskovarmleskovar Member Posts: 171
    My guesses:

    1. Needs proper diagnosis.
    2. Replace key
    3. Sounds like purge valve. I read a post where they have
    new valve design (different part number from
    original) that's quiet. Have it replaced.
    4. Replace/seat bulb or troubleshoot if that fails.
    5. Troubleshoot
    Let dealer do troubleshooting & diagnosing.
  • moderator_drewmoderator_drew Member Posts: 3
    the MB chat tonight has been cancelled. I hope that those of you in NYC or Washington are okay! Chris and Ian, please let us know that you're doing okay.


    Drew
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  • zmeenowzmeenow Member Posts: 341
    WAS SUPPOSED TO BE IN NY TODAY FOR MEETING... BUYER CANCELED LAST NIGHT........
    BLACK DAY FOR US ALL/.

    ZMEENOW
  • fuzzofuzzo Member Posts: 88
    I got cut off today while trying to get out of the district and had a run in with a curb. i managed to chip my right rear rim. Does anyone have a guestimate on how much a standard 7 spoke rim costs??
  • rainersrainers Member Posts: 50
    A new rim is about $375.00 call a good body shop and they can rebuild the rim like new for about $60.00 - $100.00. This is from personal experience
  • w2p2w2p2 Member Posts: 63
    They are stumped why the car won't crank.
    It has cost me 2 days pay already.
    Sunday I couldn't get it to crank at all. Call Roadside Assistance. They were going to send a tow truck and give me a loner car. Since I didn't buy my car from the Dealership that covers my area in Emergencies, they could not guarantee a free loaner. So I had to have it towed 30 miles to the dealer I bought it from. They make no provisions for any car on Sunday, they are closed. I waited around all Monday morning for them to come by and pick me up or bring me a loner. Finally around noon they showed up.
    What really makes me made is that I asked the Rep. if they had check out the ignition system and starter, the week before he said yes. Also the oil level light came on. 2 oil changes and both times they overfill.
    On another topic.. prayers to all who suffered today and their families.
  • missmercedesmissmercedes Member Posts: 7
    I'M MISS MERCEDES, NEW MEMBER, AND NEW OWNER OF THE 2002 C240. IT'S A BRILLANT SILVER WITH CHARCOAL INTERIOR, FULLY EQUIPPED. I TOOK DELIVERY ON 8-20-01 AND I REALLY LOVE THE CAR. NO PROBLEMS SO FAR. TODAY I RECEIVED THE COVER I ORDERED WHICH COSTS ME $198.00. I PLAN TO KEEP THIS CAR FOR A LONG TIME. THE TELE-AID SYSTEM I THINK IS REALLY NICE AND CONVIENT WHENEVER YOU MAY NEED IT.I WELCOME ANY SUGGESTIONS FROM THE BOARD. THANK YOU.

    MISS MERCEDES
  • mbman1mbman1 Member Posts: 35
    First off, my heart goes out to everyone who has suffered losses in this terrible tragedy.

    w2p2, this is ridiculous, the dealer is doing a terrible job. Although I'm not a mechanic, It seems that there not doing the proper diagnosis, first they should change the keys, computer starting system, and ignition system. From that point they can determine if it's an electrical problem or fuel problem.

    Oil is not filled manualy, it's done by machine. Whoever is filling it is not programming the computerized oil filler properly.

    As for your loan car experience, not much I can say other than that's the way it is in CA also, a pain in the neck.

    I would get the names of every mechanic who has worked on your car so far and call Mercedes, especially since you have Tele Aid. Explain everything that has happened and demand guidance, also put your conversation in writing to them.

    Honestly, I would find another dealer in your area with a good reputation, make an appointment and take a day off work if you can. Go there and explain everything to him/her, don't hold back and demand that they either fix this problem or work with the other dealer to get you a refund/exchange. I'm not kidding, this has happened to you way to many times and is not indicative of mercedes benz autos. If you can't go to another dealer stick with yours but demand a fix or new car, talk to the sales manager and tell him point blank the cars a lemon, your dealership can't fix it and you want a new car.

    Good luck.
  • fuzzofuzzo Member Posts: 88
    I was looking at the pictures of your car and you had put added on xenon parking and foglights.. can you let me know where you got those from?

    Thanks in advance....
  • fuzzofuzzo Member Posts: 88
    I came across this site and found something cool for those with black cards andwould like to get rid of the amber turn signals.


    http://autowerksexpress.com/


    they have a product... a film of some sort that makes the amber lens look black... here are pictures of it on a car...


    http://www.reswest.com/awe/eclass.htm


    again i am not affiliated with them.. i came across them when surfing for what is available for C's... maybe i should be doing some work :P

  • missmercedesmissmercedes Member Posts: 7
    I HAVE HAD MY BRILLANT SILVER WITH CHARCOAL INTERIOR 2002 C240 FOR 3 WEEKS NOW. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY ADVICE OR COMMENTS ON HOW TO KEEP MY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LOOKING CLEAN.YOUR REPLY WILL BE APPRECIATED.

    MISS MERCEDES
  • michhalamichhala Member Posts: 375
    >the MB chat tonight has been cancelled. I hope >that those of you in NYC or Washington are okay! >Chris and Ian, please let us know that you're >doing okay.

    Drew -- to which Ian do you refer? Ian W? I do not know Chris, but I hope he is safe, too.

    Miki
  • weberamgweberamg Member Posts: 43
    MM-

    The first suggestion I would like to make would be to locate and turn off the Caps Lock button. ;-).

    On car care, there's an informative web site at http://www.carcareonline.com/ Be advised that they sell the products, but they also offer an informative series of How-To articles. They provide a very good understanding on the basics on a variety of car care topics, including the proper use of car covers.

    Hopefully, it'll answer many of your questions.

    Good Luck,

    John W.
  • diwc240diwc240 Member Posts: 172
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    November 2000 USPS Navigation Course, NY Harbor.


    God Bless America !!!

  • michhalamichhala Member Posts: 375
    Thank you, Ian -- it is beautiful.

    Miki
  • diwc240diwc240 Member Posts: 172
    Mercedes-Benz USA would like to express our deepest sympathy and concern to all that have been affected by the devastating tragedy on September 11.

    Our prayers and thoughts go out to the innocent victims, to the police and firefighters trying to save those caught in the disaster, and to our colleagues, families and friends experiencing horrific loss and pain as a result of this national catastrophe.
  • ruwntngusruwntngus Member Posts: 1
    01 C-240 since may of 2001. A horrible vehicle. I have a vibration between 30-40 mph, two sets of tires, motor mounts, new fuel computer. Car continues to lose alignment. SOS error messages. Keys defective, bad seat rail, bad drivers mirror, broken cup holder, steering off center, on and on. I previously owned a 98 slk230 fantastic vehicle. I'm very disappointed with MB products. This will be the last MB product that I ever buy! It appears that many people on this board are willing to accept a "defective" product and take "extreme" measure's to justify their purchase. My opinion, MB Products are not what they use to be. Too everyone Good Luck and Happy motoring. I think I'll buy a Toyota next. Remember that most states have a very good "lemon Law" Don't be afraid to exercise your rights!
  • zmeenowzmeenow Member Posts: 341
    C 240 (2001)22,000 miles... virtually NO problems of any significanceeg.. keys..NOT! alignment...NOT! mirrors NOT! get the picture? a joy to drive.. and be admired in...
    ENJOY YOUR TOYOTA!
  • missmercedesmissmercedes Member Posts: 7
    SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR C240 PROBLEMS. SO FAR I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH MY NEW 2002 C240. MAYBE YOU CAN RETURN IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE PROBLEMS FIXED CORRECTLY. LET ME KNOW HOW IT GOES.
    GOOD LUCK.
    MISS MERCEDES
  • kenyeekenyee Member Posts: 738
    I've heard bad stories about that and the CLK too.
    There are lemons in any make or model. You'd hear similiar stories on the Odyssey, MDX, etc. if you look hard enough.
    I'd suggest trying to get MBUSA to help you trade it for another one.
  • patpat Member Posts: 10,421
    We're glad to have you as a new member to this discussion and a new owner of a C240. That's very exciting!

    I just wanted to mention that posting your messages using all caps makes your messages difficult to read. And you probably weren't aware of this, but most folks interpret caps as shouting so it would probably be a better idea to take that caps-lock off and type to us without it.

    Welcome to our C-Class discussion in Town Hall and congratulations on your new car! :-)

    Pat
    Host
    Sedans Message Board
  • filterkingfilterking Member Posts: 9
    what is the cost of extended warrany for 2001 c-240 with c1,c2 packages for 100000 miles. what are the deals ? thanks in advance
  • missmercedesmissmercedes Member Posts: 7
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY AND ADVICE ON THE CAR CARE INFORMATION. I WILL CHECK INTO IT SOON.

    JOHN W : IN YOUR REPLY #4287 YOU SAID TO TURN OFF THE CAPS LOCK BUTTON. WHERE IS IT LOCATED AND WHY TO TURN IT OFF? I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU. THANKS.
    MISS MERCEDES
  • johnny2000johnny2000 Member Posts: 38
    Words cannot express our terrible sadness at the
    tragic events which have occurred. No one could have anticipated that so many lives would be forever changed by such terrible acts of destruction.My wife and I have visited New York and the World Trade Center multiple times and it is hard for us to imagine New York without the presence of the twin towers dominating the skyline. As we go about our daily lives, it is hard not to be affected by these events. We face a future of uncertainty and our hearts go out to the many people who have lost their loved ones. We can only continue with the hope that
    our actions will help to shape a better tomorrow and hope that we learn lessons from this tragic event so that it is prevented from occurring again in the future.

    GOD bless America.

    Johnny2k
  • fuzzofuzzo Member Posts: 88
    I have noticed my car starting to go to the right a lot more... i thought i may have been a bad alignment job from the beginning.. i am getting most of my problems looked at next week... will let everyone know what happens...
  • fuzzofuzzo Member Posts: 88
    does anyone have the part no. for the newly designed valve that will stop the ticking?

    thanks in advance
  • missmercedesmissmercedes Member Posts: 7
    Thanks again for the welcome. I wasn't aware using all Capital letters makes it hard to read. Please excuse me, this is my first time here.

    I will also welcome any advice from the board.

    Miss Mercedes
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