Icebreaker

That's totally bull! I just got my car done last month or so and mine is also a 2005 c230 (sedan). They looked up my VIN and told me I had open campaign and set me up an appointment on the spot. Where do you live?

LLUSKYY

I had my VIN pulled up as well and they said the car had already been worked on. Maybe if I call the dealership itself they'll do it for me?

I live in Anchorage, AK. Really hope I can get it done. This rough idle irks me so bad

Icebreaker

If they looked up your VIN and said it's already been done then that's it..........

jkowtko

Just an fyi, here's what the recall repair to the cam solenoids looks like on the M271 engine:

This first photo is with the cam cover on. You can see the "extension cords" on either size, zip-tied to the cover bracket:



for this second photo I pulled off the cam cover and zoomed in to the right side. The "extension cord" is maybe 6" long and provides a vertical loop in the wire to help prevent the leeching of oil down the wiring harness.


from this photo you can't tell if they replaced the seals inside the cam covers ... but my repair bill shows a number of items including 2 sets of seals and an entire engine wiring harness ...

SunnyRayToronto

We all know that the cam magnet sensor will leak,.... eventually. Even the newly replaced cam magnet sensor will leak oil,... eventually. Personally, I always hated the idea of that pig tail extension wire being bunched up over the belt,... and leaking oil onto the belt which will flick oil all over the engine bay.

Being totally ****,... my solution uses two sets of pig tail extension wires (aka adapter cables, isolation wires Mercedes Bens part#: 271-150-27-33 (271-150-27-33-05)). Instead of using just one pig tail extension wire per cam magnet sensor,... I used two per cam magnet sensor and join them in series,.... that way the extra long pig tail extension wire will loop around that fabric air intake guide. From the cam magnet sensor plug, the extra long pig tail extension wire goes UNDER the fabric air intake then then loop over the top of it before it connects to the main wiring harness. This way if oil leaks from the cam magnet sensor,... the oil will drip off the lowest point of the extra long pig tail extension wire which is directly below the fabric air intake guide,.... and over a completely rubber covered air buffler. A much better option than having oil leak onto the belt.

NOTICE, I also zipped tied the pig tails extension wire and used vinyl tubes such that they won`t place too much pressure on the fabric air intake guide.

nikko1228

The dealer worked on my car on 11-17-12. I was scheduled at 8:00 am and got my car around 11ish in the morning the same day. Also, they provided a free loaner car. Thank you for everyone who posted, I am happy to be part of this forum.

aortiz5

I'm sorry I'm new to this but how can check if my car needs this ?? Do I just call the dealership with my vin # ?? I have taken the car in for service but they have ever told me anything about this.

nikko1228

Call the dealer again where you serviced your car. The dealer will not talk about the issue on the phone. Here in CA that's what they told me because of legal issues stuff, but not sure in TX. They will get your VIN so be ready for it and once they verify that you are qualified they will tell you to drop the car again. Hope this helps. Good luck.

aortiz5

Thanks a lot. I'll call them first thing Monday morning.

KHARBAT1

Any thing about a recall on C320 ?

c230kMB

Yeah they fixed mine for free. I had check engine. So the replace a hose

petemanu99

I have a 2001 C220CDI COUPE, is this aW203 it's my first one and I don't know to much about them. Is this included in this campaign with the free mercedes replacement parts?
Also is there any way to reset the SRS LIGHTS (airbag lights) many thanks to all PeterManU99

petemanu99

Is there any reason that my radiator is sounding like a truck on my C220 CDI THANKS

mercedes4ever

1. Recall does not apply to < 2003.

2. Take your car to an MB Dealer / Indie MB Specialist & they will check the SRS & reset codes.

3.2001 C220CDI COUPE REVIEW
For:
Fantastic grip, good body control, class-leading 30-year recovery deal, excellent rear passenger space, driving position


Against:
Too expensive in this company, poorly equipped, automatic gearbox, high CO2 emissions, load area is cramped, over-firm ride



Launched in 2001, the C-Class Sports Coupé – to give it its full (and rather long-winded) title – is the oldest of our trio. Its styling is far more aggressive than the C-Class saloon’s. Gone is the bonnet-mounted three-pointed star, replaced by a larger Mercedes emblem on the slatted grille, which itself gets an aluminium finish rather than a plastic one.
But is it actually better looking than the four-door? We don’t think the proportions of the Sports Coupé work that well. Viewed side-on, the three-door seems nose heavy and stunted at the back. What’s more, the spoiler cutting across the tail*gate glass is fussy, and hampers rear visibility.
It does have a sporty, coupé-like stance, however. The low roofline and smooth curves contrast with the chunky looks of the A3 and C30, but the design is beginning to show its age.
As the Mercedes is the longest car tested, and has the largest wheelbase, it’s a surprise the boot is the smallest with the seats in place, at 310 litres. It’s blighted by a narrow opening, but it’s still more practical than the C30’s, with a big tailgate and, when the chairs are folded, a maximum volume that matches the Audi’s. Rear passengers benefit from the extra length of this car. The Merc led the way for seat space, and offered the easiest access to the back, too, thanks to the clever sliding and lifting front chairs. The rear offers excellent head and legroom, and although getting three adults in is a bit of a squeeze, short journeys are bear*able. Forward visibility is also good.
The driver is well catered for, too – legroom is excellent and the seating position spot-on. While electric adjustment of the chair is a pricey £665 option, it brings a wide range of movement and includes an electric steering column.
The Sports Coupé’s cabin design and quality is as good as rivals’. The two instrument dials are backlit white at night, and positioned in between them is a multi*function screen which is controlled via buttons on the steering wheel. We were surprised by the amount of blank switches on the centre console, given that this model costs more than £23,000, but fit and finish are superb and the interior has a stylish feel that’s missing from the more functional Audi cabin.
It’s a pity the engine isn’t up to the same stan*dard. The 2.1-litre four-cylinder is noisy at start-up, and lacked the urgency of its opponents’ smaller oil-burners. This wasn’t helped by the slack £1,025 auto box. The five-speeder can be shifted manually, but it doesn’t have steering wheel paddles and even in manual mode has a tendency to change up too early. What’s more, while the unit is the largest and most powerful here – and consequently has the highest CO2 emissions and worst economy – the Sports Coupé was the slowest car at the test track. However, the blame for that can be laid at the door of its heavy 1,515kg kerbweight.
Nevertheless, the Merc handles well thanks to its rear-wheel-drive set-up. There’s plenty of grip, minimal body roll and it’s precise in corners, but the steering is too light and the ride much firmer than its rivals’ – although our Sport Edition model has lowered suspension and big wheels.
Yet the biggest stumbling block is the Sports Coupé’s price. At £23,770, it costs around £4,400 more than either rival. And that’s before you add any options – something most buyers will do given that standard equipment isn’t very generous.
Details

Price: £23,770
Model tested: Mercedes C220 CDI Sport Coupé 2.2 litre/148bhp
Chart position: 3
WHY: The Sports Coupé targets younger customers than the C-Class it’s based on. There are five petrol units and two diesels, plus four trims. Both oil-burners are 2.2s, but we’ve plumped for the higher-output 148bhp version in Sport Edition spec.
Economy

The fact that the Merc has the oldest, dirtiest engine here indicates that economy might not be a strong point – and so it proved. The C220 CDI has the worst claimed figures, and in our hands managed only 36.2mpg. However, we have little doubt that the manual car would happily top 40mpg.
Residuals

Mercedes has a good reputation in the used market, and it’s the diesels which perform best. So it’s no shock that the Sports Coupe CDI retains its value well. After three years, it will be worth 51.3 per cent of its list price, or £12,194. But its running costs are the highest, at 56.8ppm.
Servicing

Given the manufacturer’s reputation for expensive labour rates, we were surprised the Mercedes cost the least of our test trio to service. The first three trips to the garage will set you back £950 – that’s £145 cheaper than the A3, and more than £350 less than the C30.
Tax

Because of its larger engine and higher CO2 emissions, the Mercedes sits in the 25 per cent tax bracket. It also has the highest list price – so it’s little wonder that this is the most costly company car. Even drivers qualifying for the lower band face an annual bill of £1,303.



Key specs

C-class is also blighted by a narrow boot opening, and with seats in place, load area is the smallest on test. Yet with rear-wheel drive, Mercedes takes corners precisely, although ride is a little on firm side.

mercedes4ever

Could be a worn bearing in either the Thermo Fan or waterpump. Get it checked out by a MB Specalists pronto.

mercedes4ever

Does not apply S.A. built, they used the "good" hoses!!

mercedes4ever

You should send an e-mail to MB Head office detailing dates, names, shoddy work performed etc & Stealership address.

mercedes4ever

Q: Is carbon build up a result of running too low an octane fuel or ethanol based fuels?

Henry Bosch

Yes, so "good" that when I touched mine the weekend the valve broke out of the hoses. I did mine + the Cam magnets the weekend after asking my local dealer here in S.A about recall.

N_Train

N_Train

This will help solve my recent loss of power situation. decent upshifts from 1-2- but 3-4 are up around 4. car i think is in limp mode. Downshifts are fine. I can run about 60 but its a little over 2K rpm and mpg is 18.5 city. Also seems to be an extensive amount of backpressure in the engine and the Po420 ( cat code ) shows up along with misfires in banks 3-4. Also shifts well manually - but while in D i usually have to release the paddle for 4 - 5 to engage.

C_steapsC230

I'm in the dealer now and they are telling me the cam sensor seals aren't apart of the recall, how can I find out for sure if that's the truth?

Icebreaker

Call Mercedes and ask them if there are any open campaigns for your car, give your VIN number. Notice I said campaign and not recall. For a recall the dealer is obligated to get in touch with you either by mail or by phone, whereas a campaign the dealer is not obligated to inform you but if you bring your car in for a service the dealer will replace it while your car is in the shop and on your receipt will be a campaign number that was done on your car.

jrdanny

have a 2005 C230 Kompressor...I have info that a recall was done in 2011 to install Camshaft Celloid to prevent migration of oil into wiring harness...part was installed, but dealership did not check to see if oil had already migrated into wiring harness and contaminated items...I recently got a check engine lite and shop is telling me $4-6,000 to repair because dealership did not check to see if oil was already in the works, as it evidently was...I'm having a diagnostic run tomorrow and want to know how I can determine if the dealership was negligent and should be on the hook for repairs? I called MB and am doing what she suggested, and when she began evading some of my questions, it became obvious to me I was not the first person to have this issue...I'm just an old idiot looking for some help...love the car, bought it used, always serviced as required, but I can't afford $6,000 to fix it...104,000 miles..appreciate any ideas or suggestions...

Icebreaker

2 things. One is to look at your invoice to see what was done when they did the recall/campaign repair. The second thing is to call Mercedes Benz North America and tell them your VIN and ask if there are any outstanding recalls. Then you an ask them what gets replaced for the cam sensor recall. If the wiring harness is part of the repair then they are at fault definitely regardless if they've replaced it or not when they replaced your cam sensor.
Hope this helps.