M271 2003-2005 C230 guys go to the dealer now free work/recall

linkmustang · 03-10-2008, 06:48 PM

m271 guys go to the dealer now free work there is a new service campaign out on the 203 with the 271 moter are are replaceing the pcv hose and the lower hose for free even if u do not have a warranty or a check engine light is on do it

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aolsen · 03-10-2008, 06:50 PM

are you serious???

kompressorc230 · 03-10-2008, 06:54 PM

is this true? because im about to go to the dealer!

linkmustang · 03-10-2008, 06:56 PM

go the dealers are slow go go go but the laber time is 3.6 hours for free the suppercharger has to be droped

mig888 · 03-10-2008, 07:01 PM

dont ***k with me are you serious? My dealership is a street away...don't wanna look like a gobbler when I get there =).

aolsen · 03-10-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mig888

dont ***k with me are you serious? My dealership is a street away...don't wanna look like a gobbler when I get there =).

My dealer is an hour away.

Yeah, this better not be a joke lol, I'm sure it could be a recall....

How will owners with no warranty know about the recall? (besides reading about it here?)

BadAssC230k · 03-10-2008, 07:16 PM

someone make a call to the dealership before going in a looking a like a complete tool... please.

kompressorc230 · 03-10-2008, 07:26 PM

Just called and left a voicemail on my SA.

mig888 · 03-10-2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kompressorc230

Just called and left a voicemail on my SA.

lol no need its true I walked across the street and verified. its campaign number 2008020002...and yes, its that stupid hose everyone's worried about. I pointed it out on a diagram. get it done free, i've done it myself twice and would definitely let the stealer handle this.

flip

aolsen · 03-10-2008, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mig888

lol no need its true I walked across the street and verified. its campaign number 2008020002...and yes, its that stupid hose everyone's worried about. I pointed it out on a diagram. get it done free, i've done it myself twice and would definitely let the stealer handle this.

flip

I wish I could walk across the street to the dealer, lol.

So, like, do you get a loaner or something while they fix it? Or do I have to wait for four hours while I indulge myself in cookies and milk?

Phin · 03-10-2008, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkmustang

m271 guys go to the dealer now free work there is a new service campaign out on the 203 with the 271 moter are are replaceing the pcv hose and the lower hose for free even if u do not have a warranty or a check engine light is on do it

thanks for the heads up.

e1000 · 03-10-2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mig888

dont ***k with me are you serious? My dealership is a street away...don't wanna look like a gobbler when I get there =).

BIGjohnny · 03-10-2008, 09:22 PM

Yup, it's true! Just called Mercedes.

Thanks for the info

mtnman82 · 03-10-2008, 09:48 PM

What about us suckers that had to pay when we were just out of warranty? I wonder if there's any chance they'll re-imburse ...

mig888 · 03-10-2008, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aolsen

I wish I could walk across the street to the dealer, lol.

So, like, do you get a loaner or something while they fix it? Or do I have to wait for four hours while I indulge myself in cookies and milk?

Well no, where I work it's a street away so if I just dropped my car off in the morning, they SHOULD be done by day-end...unless of course they can't work on my car due to it looking a little funny under the hood =).

KIRA · 03-10-2008, 11:42 PM

damnit stupid Old school M111.. don't get to have those benefit M271 has

rumsbeard · 03-11-2008, 12:52 AM

I am interested in getting this "free" work done. What exactly will be repaired/replaced if I bring my 2005 C230K SS in to the dealer? Also, am I just supposed to cite the campaign number mentioned earlier in this thread to the SA?

kompressorc230 · 03-11-2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mig888

lol no need its true I walked across the street and verified. its campaign number 2008020002...and yes, its that stupid hose everyone's worried about. I pointed it out on a diagram. get it done free, i've done it myself twice and would definitely let the stealer handle this.

flip

Finally some free work!!!

Yes. Im going to the dealer tomorrows until when does this end?

c230K415 · 03-11-2008, 01:18 AM

wow this is extremely ironic. today was the first day in months I decided to run through the DIY stickies. I saw the $12 hose replacement thread and I was planning to get it done this weekend. I feel so lucky this came across. Thanks a lot for posting all the updated info on the recall guys.

Just wondering...the PCV hose and lower hose will be replaced. Which hose is considered the "lower" hose? I only know of that $12 hose in that one service thread. Also....when I call in do I just mention the campaign number and they should know off the bat what it is? Or do I need to know the part numbers (if so, what is the part number for the 'lower' hose?)

Buellwinkle · 03-11-2008, 01:25 AM

Wow, that's fantastic. I was going to figure out how to pinch it and break it but now I don't have to.

If only they will do the cam sensor harness update for free for the 2004-2005 too (they do it for the 2003 only). Maybe those Valeo radiators also. And an extended warranty period on the heads. Ironically my Canyon has a similar head issue but GM extend the warranty just for that issue for 100K miles.

c230K415 · 03-11-2008, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buellwinkle

Wow, that's fantastic. I was going to figure out how to pinch it and break it but now I don't have to.

If only they will do the cam sensor harness update for free for the 2004-2005 too (they do it for the 2003 only). Maybe those Valeo radiators also. And an extended warranty period on the heads. Ironically my Canyon has a similar head issue but GM extend the warranty just for that issue for 100K miles.

WHAT?! Since when do they do the cam sensor harness updates for the '03s?

C230 Sport Coup · 03-11-2008, 02:08 AM

Is there a way to find what "campaigns" exist?
I've had continual ESP errors from the beginning, and despite the dealer working on it like 10 times, it still gives me errors.

Blake P · 03-11-2008, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtnman82

What about us suckers that had to pay when we were just out of warranty? I wonder if there's any chance they'll re-imburse ...

THAT's the million dollar (well, at least a few hundred bucks) question!

dead_eye · 03-11-2008, 02:14 AM

I had the hose problem on an '03 last November. It was expensive but I had no idea what the problem was. I plan on writing a letter to MB after this week when I'm less busy.

On my bill, the part number is 271-018-12-82, but on this thread, http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=233246
the part number is A203-018-12-82, and is called the crankvase vent hose. Is this the same hose?

Actually, after googling that part number, it came up with thread here in January. I guess the a203 is the canadian part#

? Man, two months too late. I really needed the car at the time, but man did the dealer screw me. 500 dollars could've bought me a new set of tires.

dead_eye · 03-11-2008, 02:30 AM

Well, at least they gave me the newest hose. The fact that they replaced the hose 4 times means they knew about thise problem a long time and should've just issued a "campaign" much earlier.

There really should be a sticky of common problems on these cars like on m3forum.com. I'm thinking about buying an e36, but those things have some crazy problems (exploding water pumps

).

I'm not on here that much, but I can think of:
the $12 hose
valeo radiators
coupe trunk latch
rear suspension bushings

At least none of these are will leave you stranded, but then again our cars aren't a decade old yet.

03-10-2008, 06:50 PM	#2
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BadAssC230k MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SF East Bay Posts: 1,255 Drives: "Double Stuff" SOLD \| Nor*Cals "Pesky Audi"	someone make a call to the dealership before going in a looking a like a complete tool... please. __________________ '03 C230K SportSedan-SOLD Mod List 2008 A3 2.0T \| Ocean Blue \| Open Sky \| iPod \| S-Line [\|\|\|\|\|\|\|---] 70% Complete ..::The IKE & Audizine Build-Up Show::.. updated 12.15.008

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03-10-2008, 06:56 PM	#4
linkmustang Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 182	go the dealers are slow go go go but the laber time is 3.6 hours for free the suppercharger has to be droped

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BIGjohnny Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 611 Drives: /////AMG	Yup, it's true! Just called Mercedes. Thanks for the info __________________ Dyno Dynamics 284.3 wHp / 308.1 wTq Supersprint muffler, Supersprint x-pipe, OE Tuning, H&R springs, K&N filter, Kumho Ecsta XS Big Willow CW 1:35.549 @59F Buttonwillow 13CW 2:06.100 @68F Streets of Willow CW 1:33.280 @109F Auto Club Speedway Roval CCW 1:58.114 @72F Chuckwalla Valley Raceway CW 2:08.950 @66F Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca CCW 1:49.861 @72F Las Vegas Motor Speedway Outside Road Course CW 2:09.794 @109F

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mtnman82 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: S. Cal. Desert Posts: 668 Drives: '03 C230k ss	What about us suckers that had to pay when we were just out of warranty? I wonder if there's any chance they'll re-imburse ...

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KIRA MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Jose, Bay Area Posts: 2,994 Drives: 2002 C230 coupe , NOt THE AVATAR!!	damnit stupid Old school M111.. don't get to have those benefit M271 has __________________

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rumsbeard Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 68 Drives: C	I am interested in getting this "free" work done. What exactly will be repaired/replaced if I bring my 2005 C230K SS in to the dealer? Also, am I just supposed to cite the campaign number mentioned earlier in this thread to the SA?

03-11-2008, 01:18 AM	#19
c230K415 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 478 Drives: '03 C230 Kompressor Sedan	wow this is extremely ironic. today was the first day in months I decided to run through the DIY stickies. I saw the $12 hose replacement thread and I was planning to get it done this weekend. I feel so lucky this came across. Thanks a lot for posting all the updated info on the recall guys. Just wondering...the PCV hose and lower hose will be replaced. Which hose is considered the "lower" hose? I only know of that $12 hose in that one service thread. Also....when I call in do I just mention the campaign number and they should know off the bat what it is? Or do I need to know the part numbers (if so, what is the part number for the 'lower' hose?) __________________ 2003 C230K Sedan Last edited by c230K415; 03-11-2008 at 01:23 AM.

03-11-2008, 01:25 AM	#20
Buellwinkle MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 6,211	Wow, that's fantastic. I was going to figure out how to pinch it and break it but now I don't have to. If only they will do the cam sensor harness update for free for the 2004-2005 too (they do it for the 2003 only). Maybe those Valeo radiators also. And an extended warranty period on the heads. Ironically my Canyon has a similar head issue but GM extend the warranty just for that issue for 100K miles. __________________ 2008 Audio A4 Cabriolet Quattro www.Buellwinkle.com www.NetworkCameraCritic.com

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C230 Sport Coup MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bay Area Posts: 5,028 Drives: Here's Johnny!	Is there a way to find what "campaigns" exist? I've had continual ESP errors from the beginning, and despite the dealer working on it like 10 times, it still gives me errors. __________________ 2002 C230 Sport Coup ASP Pulley-Supersprint Header-Remus Muffler- TEIN SS Coilovers AMG; Wheels, 22mm AMG Front sway bar, HR 19mm rear bar, C32 Brakes Tinted Windows- 2005 Tails, Grill & Blinkers-Clear Sides Bi-Xenon Headlights! Clear Fogs w/Philips Crystal Vision bulbs Audio 10 Renntech style Spoiler Supercharger Muffler Deleted! "Aero Turbine" AR20 Rasp Eliminator (Resonator)

03-11-2008, 02:14 AM	#24
dead_eye Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 200 Drives: C230K	I had the hose problem on an '03 last November. It was expensive but I had no idea what the problem was. I plan on writing a letter to MB after this week when I'm less busy. On my bill, the part number is 271-018-12-82, but on this thread, http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=233246 the part number is A203-018-12-82, and is called the crankvase vent hose. Is this the same hose? Actually, after googling that part number, it came up with thread here in January. I guess the a203 is the canadian part#? Man, two months too late. I really needed the car at the time, but man did the dealer screw me. 500 dollars could've bought me a new set of tires.

03-11-2008, 02:30 AM	#25
dead_eye Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 200 Drives: C230K	Well, at least they gave me the newest hose. The fact that they replaced the hose 4 times means they knew about thise problem a long time and should've just issued a "campaign" much earlier. There really should be a sticky of common problems on these cars like on m3forum.com. I'm thinking about buying an e36, but those things have some crazy problems (exploding water pumps ). I'm not on here that much, but I can think of: the $12 hose valeo radiators coupe trunk latch rear suspension bushings At least none of these are will leave you stranded, but then again our cars aren't a decade old yet.

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