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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair
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Does anybody have any ideas as to how to fix or what to tell the dealer?
Relax. You didn't do any damage.
MP
I am also about to write a letter to MB Corp. to report the issue.
Please get back and see if we can work together.
MP
This is why I monitor this board.
Until a few months ago, I wouldn't have thought that I would be caught dead in a Mercedes board, let alone the car, but I learned that they still produce a series of performance sedans with manual transmissions.
Having a manual transmission in a car that won't run is of limited value.
MP
On my 1998 C280, the flashers, turn signals, defroster, etc have all become non-operational. It seems like I might need to replace the relay that controls these functions. Anybody has any idea where this relay is located?
Thanks
I'm doing the same with the lemon law. Paper has already been sent. I have also talked to a few others with C230, at the same dealership and they have had the sam problem but never really thought about it.
I have also taken my cars to other dealerships, just to make sure it wasn't the equipment and sure enough same problem. Very upset with MB and the dealership. They made it seem like this wasn't a problem and that it was the first time they heard about this issue. Well, it's up to MB now and how they are going to handle this. :lemon:
Please keep me posted as i will you.
Thanks,
Chintan Talati
Corporate Communications
Edmunds.com
Has anyone experienced a vibration in a new C280 sedan starting about 42-45mph?
Apparently MB knows about this because they recommend changing a shim under the rear end housing on the end that connects to the drive line. I am told by the dealer the car comes with a 4mm shim, but MB recommends changing it to a 2mm shim. In my case changing this shim to the smaller one only made the vibration worse.
I can sit on the passenger side with someone else driving and I can tell them when the car reaches 45mph, its that obvious! Below 45 mph the car is wonderfully smooth around 50mph you don't feel it as much, but it's there; it's just the frequency of the vibration or resonance is higher.
Needless to say I am disappointed with this in a brand new car, let alone a Benz. The dealer has ordered a new driveshaft for me in an effort to fix the problem, that has yet to arrive and be installed, so I don't know the outcome.
Does anyone know if there was a TSB or a recall for this? If so what is the number of the TSB?
The dealer says they have had it on other models too not just the C280. But if MB knows of it why do they keep building them so they vibrate? Oddly enough I drove another C280 with the same tires on it and lo and behold that one had the SAME vibration! This is clearly not acceptable.
Thanks to all who reply, any help will be most appreciated.
Tinsby
Now I have replaced both O2 Sensors twice now (the first two were under warranty.) I replaced my forward (upstream of the CAT) late last Summer. Then my check-engine light came on again indicating that the Rear (downstream of the CAT) was bad. i bought this right before Christmas but when I saw how it was buried, I had it installed at my next service, which was last week. Unfortunately my Check Engine Light is back on again and this time the Fault Code reads that it is a High Voltage issue with the Rear O2 Sensor. What the heck is going on? Has anyone been through these problems like me? Have you managed to fix them? If I ignore the light and O2 fault code, will I be damaging my Engine or Fuel Consumption? Any input from anybody will be extremely appreiciated.
VBR,
Jeremy
VBR,
Jeremy
I am getting Tape Stuck message and not able to eject tape from the unit. Any idea how to resolve this issue?
thanks
at all. I had read several horror stories in relation to this vehicle, and I am afraid I may be taking on problems a previous owner may have had. What are some of the most common complaints with this model? Would I be better off purchasing a Toyota or Honda and save myself the headache?
Ms.Confused
You are almost certainly better off purchasing a Toyota or Honda. The only catch being is that then you have to drive around in a Honda or Toyota which is not as enjoyable as a Mercedes Benz! You need to sort out your priorities and tolerance for less than Toyota reliability.
I recently purchased a new '06 C230. I have driven it 800 miles in about 2 months with no issues. It is a second car - I drive my Miata daily. I could afford the C230 but I certainly can't afford to drive it
FWIW, 2003 seems to be right in the middle of the MBZ C Class quality lapse. According to much forum talk 2001-2004 were the "pit" and 2005+ may prove to be the turning point and return to quality.
Time will tell.
-Eric
It is not worth the problems that you will have. It is just not worth it.
Take care
We're in the process f buying a new car but certainly not a Mercedes again. It's been the most expensive car to run. It has had more costs in the garage in 5 months that we have used in petrol. A taxi to work would be cheaper
Few things to check...
> Tire pressure and old tires - soft tires can make the car sloppy
> Bad Alignmemt...can cause the car to pull left or right, like it is floating and dart suddenly side to side over bumps.
> Bad Anti-sway bar.. car can feel loose
I did the whole routine... new tires, 4 wheel alignment and they found a bad anti-sway bar (under warranty)
Now the car drives true
Good luck
We are having problems with a 1995 c220...The power windows will not operate...We figure it is a wiring problem, since the fuses in the trunk were blown out not once but twice...Can anyone help me track this problem, or give me a direction on where to start looking...
Thanks,
Dan B.
Good Luck
ive been having LOTS of problems with my 2003 C240
omg u will never believe how many times i have go to a garage and go back to the mercedes workshop
and the money ive spend on this almost allow me to buy a new car!!!....
engine lights
weird sound when breaking....etc
i dont know if anyone could help me on this one
this is the second time i am having this problem
the car is having this tatatata sound when accelerating
have anyone had the same problem???
plz help!!!
Have you asked your service advisor if there is a TSB about the bulbs burning out?
You will have to bring it in for this and I am surprised that the previous owner did not get the fix.
JR