/unless it is somthing to do with the power chip that i see you have listed on the mods
big problem with my C
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From: yorba linda, orange county california
2008 C-300/ 19' maya MRS black wheels H@R Springs//powerchipped//Brabus Trunk spoiler//HID Fogs//
big problem with my C
So I was at the dentist and to put a long story short i go out to my car and turn the ignition and my car doesnt start.......2 hours later im still turning the ignition and NADA..!!! left my car there over night and got it in the morning, it started up the first time i tried in the morning....bizarre!! HELP me out guys, its going to the dealer tomorrow any ideas what it may be?!?! this has happened to me before but i never had to leave it somewhere overnight
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Once again, a plea to IDENTIFY YOUR LOCATION, either in your signature or in the post.
Replies that involve various features that may or may not apply to a given market are useless if we don't know where you are!
On the original question, ask the dealer to check for a TSB on the ignition switch - I think there's one out there. It may or may not be your problem, but a place to start.
Replies that involve various features that may or may not apply to a given market are useless if we don't know where you are!
On the original question, ask the dealer to check for a TSB on the ignition switch - I think there's one out there. It may or may not be your problem, but a place to start.
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Whats the point? Apparently they charge for towing! My mother got stuck with her car not starting, called MB assist and they said she would be charged for towing the car in. She inquired and apparently all towing regardless of whether you are in warranty or not costs YOU money. They simply arrange it for you. So she called AAA and all was well, but needless to say - was not pleased with MB roadside ASSistance at all.
... to add to this, she got a follow up survey about her call to MB roadside and she gave them all 1's (out of 5's) and had a long discussion to see if it were true and sure enough, they confirmed on the phone that "Regardless of warranty, towing is not free". I'm sorry, but if my car breaks because of something covered under warranty, I expect a tow. And a donut. Period.
... to add to this, she got a follow up survey about her call to MB roadside and she gave them all 1's (out of 5's) and had a long discussion to see if it were true and sure enough, they confirmed on the phone that "Regardless of warranty, towing is not free". I'm sorry, but if my car breaks because of something covered under warranty, I expect a tow. And a donut. Period.
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2008 MB C300; 2007 Acura RDX
In her defense, she rarely drives the C, and we have Keyless Go, so it's always something new when she uses it.
Anyway KuiDaCroat22 I hope you get yours sorted out.
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Whats the point? Apparently they charge for towing! My mother got stuck with her car not starting, called MB assist and they said she would be charged for towing the car in. She inquired and apparently all towing regardless of whether you are in warranty or not costs YOU money. They simply arrange it for you. So she called AAA and all was well, but needless to say - was not pleased with MB roadside ASSistance at all.
... to add to this, she got a follow up survey about her call to MB roadside and she gave them all 1's (out of 5's) and had a long discussion to see if it were true and sure enough, they confirmed on the phone that "Regardless of warranty, towing is not free". I'm sorry, but if my car breaks because of something covered under warranty, I expect a tow. And a donut. Period.
... to add to this, she got a follow up survey about her call to MB roadside and she gave them all 1's (out of 5's) and had a long discussion to see if it were true and sure enough, they confirmed on the phone that "Regardless of warranty, towing is not free". I'm sorry, but if my car breaks because of something covered under warranty, I expect a tow. And a donut. Period.
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There is a catch to this, the towing is free on a car that is still under warranty but only if its towed to the nearest MB Service Center. If you want it towed home its going to cost you to do so. I had to have a 2002 C class towed to the nearest dealership, it was free of charge, as was a loaner and they even picked up the hotel room and food for the day because I was more than 100 miles from home.
Still not pleased.
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Whats the point? Apparently they charge for towing! My mother got stuck with her car not starting, called MB assist and they said she would be charged for towing the car in. She inquired and apparently all towing regardless of whether you are in warranty or not costs YOU money. They simply arrange it for you. So she called AAA and all was well, but needless to say - was not pleased with MB roadside ASSistance at all.
There is a catch to this, the towing is free on a car that is still under warranty but only if its towed to the nearest MB Service Center. If you want it towed home its going to cost you to do so. I had to have a 2002 C class towed to the nearest dealership, it was free of charge, as was a loaner and they even picked up the hotel room and food for the day because I was more than 100 miles from home.
If they really don't provide free towing, it's just going to be one more additional reason why my wife and I have become disillusioned with this car and the Merceds brand. We were conquest buyers from BMW/Audi and so far neither of us have had had any reason to be impressed.
Audi: more car for the money, same service (MB and Audi dealerships in my area are owned by the same parent).
BMW: great lease deals both in MF and free service; local dealer service is horrendous, styling on all models is pretty wack (subjective).
MB: impressions so far: corners cut while paying a premium for pointed star (no memory seats, squeeling vibrating mirrors, squeeling sunroof, blue smoke at startup, no child locks) and a service dept that refuses to be pro-active about investigating issues.
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Whats the point? Apparently they charge for towing! My mother got stuck with her car not starting, called MB assist and they said she would be charged for towing the car in. She inquired and apparently all towing regardless of whether you are in warranty or not costs YOU money. They simply arrange it for you. So she called AAA and all was well, but needless to say - was not pleased with MB roadside ASSistance at all.
... to add to this, she got a follow up survey about her call to MB roadside and she gave them all 1's (out of 5's) and had a long discussion to see if it were true and sure enough, they confirmed on the phone that "Regardless of warranty, towing is not free". I'm sorry, but if my car breaks because of something covered under warranty, I expect a tow. And a donut. Period.
... to add to this, she got a follow up survey about her call to MB roadside and she gave them all 1's (out of 5's) and had a long discussion to see if it were true and sure enough, they confirmed on the phone that "Regardless of warranty, towing is not free". I'm sorry, but if my car breaks because of something covered under warranty, I expect a tow. And a donut. Period.
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So I was at the dentist and to put a long story short i go out to my car and turn the ignition and my car doesnt start.......2 hours later im still turning the ignition and NADA..!!! left my car there over night and got it in the morning, it started up the first time i tried in the morning....bizarre!! HELP me out guys, its going to the dealer tomorrow any ideas what it may be?!?! this has happened to me before but i never had to leave it somewhere overnight
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From: yorba linda, orange county california
2008 C-300/ 19' maya MRS black wheels H@R Springs//powerchipped//Brabus Trunk spoiler//HID Fogs//
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Hey guys, I couldnt really hear what my service guy said but they order a new fuse box or something i couldnt hear him he talks quietly but it will be fixed by tomorrow and hopefully it doesnt happen again. Thanks guys
P.S- Mercedes Benz of Anaheim has excellent customer service and a great service center as do probably most mercedes dealerships
P.S- Mercedes Benz of Anaheim has excellent customer service and a great service center as do probably most mercedes dealerships
